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Since Fender Play launched in the summer of 2017, the library of songs has grown exponentially, with new and exciting tracks from classic and modern artists alike being added every week.
In fact, Fender Play now boasts a catalog of hundreds of diverse songs in genres like country, rock, folk, pop and blues for instruments varying from the guitar to the bass to the ukulele.
In 2019, the list of tracks in Fender Play grew to include even more chart-toppers from some of today's hottest artists, and that's not to mention a library bolstered with many of the classic artists from the '50s, '60s and '70s.
As such, take a look at the 10 most practiced songs on Fender Play in 2019 in the list below and try your hand at learning some of your favorites!
Ed Sheeran: "Perfect"
This romantic ballad scored Ed Sheeran a top spot on the charts. "Perfect" is now a staple on wedding playlists.
Learn how to play "Perfect" here.
Lukas Graham: "7 Years"
Danish pop band Lukas Graham formed in 2011 and quickly gaining commercial success. They broke into mainstream American pop culture with "7 Years," their 2015 hit.
Learn how to play "7 Years" here.
Oasis: "Wonderwall"
"Wonderwall" is one of a handful of singles off of Oasis' 1996 release, (What's the Story) Morning Glory? The song was a massive worldwide hit for the band and spawned a new era of British rock.
Learn how to play "Wonderwall" here.
The Rolling Stones: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
With arguably the most recognizable guitar riff ever, “Satisfaction” is a fine example of why the Stones rock-meets-soul strut got them dubbed the “greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world.”
Learn how to play "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" here.
Green Day: "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)"
This acoustic ballad by Green Day was a departure from the punk rock sound of the band's previous releases. The song was a hit among graduation ceremonies and proms.
Learn how to play "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life" here.
Deep Purple: "Smoke on the Water"
"Smoke on the Water" first appeared on Deep Purple's album, Machine Head. The lyrics tell a true story of a fire that occurred in a Swiss Casino after a Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention concert.
Learn how to play "Smoke on the Water" here.
Chuck Berry: "Johnny B. Goode"
Chuck Berry first penned "Johnny B. Goode" in 1958. The opening guitar solo is a verbatim borrowing of Carl Hogan's guitar solo on Louis Jordan's hit "Ain't That Just Like a Woman." In the hands of Chuck Berry the solo became one of the most recognizable guitar leads in the history of rock.
Learn how to play "Johnny B. Goode" here.
Foo Fighters: "Everlong"
After revealing himself to be more than Nirvana’s drummer, Dave Grohl and his Foo Fighters amassed hit after hit with their take on arena rock riffs and melodic songwriting. "Everlong" proved to be one of Grohl's biggest smashes.
Learn how to play "Everlong" here.
Green Day: "Basket Case"
Another Green Day rocker to join this list, "Basket Case" was one of their breakthroughs from the band's major-label debut, Dookie.
Learn how to play "Basket Case" here.
Creedence Clearwater Revival: "Bad Moon Rising"
Released in 1969, “Bad Moon Rising” was inspired by a movie that the Creedence Clearwater Revival's lead singer and songwriter, John Fogerty, watched late one night. What resulted was a surprisingly uptempo song about a coming apocalypse that became, arguably, CCR’s most recognizable hit.
Learn how to play "Bad Moon Rising" here.
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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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