10 Easy Love Songs to Learn on Guitar

What better way to express your feelings to a significant other than by playing them a song?

You can bet that this time of year, there will be a lot of people around the world pulling out a guitar to serenade that special someone with their favorite love song, perhaps with a side of a dozen roses.

So for those who are looking to take their Valentine's Day to the next level, check out a list of 10 easy love songs you can learn with Fender Play.

Joni Mitchell: "A Case of You"

"A Case of You" is a song written by Joni Mitchell for her acclaimed 1971 album, Blue. She recorded the song while playing an Appalachian dulcimer and was accompanied by the great James Taylor on guitar.

Learn how to play "A Case of You" here.

John Legend: "All of Me"

Written as a love letter to John Legend's then-fiancè Chrissy Teigen, "All of Me" cuts right to the heart. The piano ballad sounds great on the guitar, with open chords during the intro and verse (E minor, C, G, and D). And as Fender Play instructor Nikki Stevens points out, A minor comes in during the pre-chorus and chorus.

Learn how to play "All of Me" here.

Dolly Parton: "I Will Always Love You"

"I Will Always Love You" was written and released by Dolly Parton and reached number on the Hot Billboard Country Songs chart with two of her versions, once in 1974 and again in 1982. The song was later recorded by Whitney Houston (who can forget Houston belting out the refrain from the movie The Bodyguard?) and her version holds the record for the best-selling single by a female artist.

Learn how to play "I Will Always Love You" here.

The National: "I Need My Girl"

Four chords (A minor, C, F and G) are all you need to dive into this simplified strumming version of the National's "I Need My Girl." Fender Play instructor Jen Trani shows you how to use a capo to make it easier to play, too.

Learn how to play "I Need My Girl" here.

Willie Dixon: "I Can't Quit You Baby"

Many artists have covered "I Can't Quit You Baby," but it was originally penned by Willie Dixon and first recorded by Otis Rush in 1956. Dixon's version is a testament on how the foundational 12-bar form turns a song into the blues, and with three chords (G, C and D), it should be a good one to start with.

Learn how to play "I Can't Quit You Baby" here.

Jewel: "You Were Meant for Me"

Alaskan songstress Jewel has a knack for making pop gems from folk strumming and country song stylings. One of her biggest hits, "You Were Meant for Me," showcases her mastry of harmonics, as taught by Trani.

Learn how to play "You Were Meant for Me" here.

Etta James: "At Last"

Etta James recorded "At Last" in 1960 almost 20 years after it had been written. With her signature swooning voice belting out the opening line, "At Last" snaps all listeners to attention right from the beginning. This timeless classic has been covered by countless artists looking for the right way to let their heart-wrenching emotions out. For its accompanying lesson, you'll use E chord shapes with a capo across the first fret to stay close to the original recording.

Learn how to play "At Last" here.

Jim Croce: "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song"

"I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song" was a Jim Croce composition released after the singer's unfortunate death is a plane crash in September, 1973. The song appeared on his album I Got a Name and peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This acoustic gem will hone your fingerpicking skills.

Learn how to play "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song" here.

The Supremes: "Stop! In the Name of Love"

One of the Supremes' biggest singles, "Stop! In the Name of Love" was inspired by an argument between a couple, where frontwoman Diana Ross confronts her cheating man, but appeals to his heart and tells him how she feels. Musically, the song has a bouncy rhythm and a handful of chords, all of which you can learn in this lesson.

Learn how to play "Stop! In the Name of Love" here.

Taylor Swift: "Love Story"

Released in 2008, "Love Story" was the lead single off of Taylor Swift's second full-length album, Fearless, marking one of the country superstar's earliest crossover hits. Its Romeo and Juliet-inspired theme is perfect for the Valentine's holiday.

Learn how to play "Love Story" here.

Do you want to learn more songs? Check out our list of easy songs and beginner chords by genre and instrument: Pop Songs l Folk Songs l Rock Songs l Blues Songs l Country Songs l Songs for Electric Guitar l Songs for Acoustic Guitar l Songs for Ukulele l Songs for Bass

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