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Top Hall & Oates Guitar Songs
Learn Their Greatest Acoustic Hits
If you're a fan of smooth pop grooves and soulful rock, this Hall & Oates guitar lesson page is for you. Featuring six of their most iconic songs, these acoustic lessons will help you build your rhythm chops while learning songs that dominated the charts in the '70s and '80s.
Whether you're drawn to the emotion of "Sara Smile" or the energy of "You Make My Dreams," each tune is beginner-friendly and full of useful techniques that will grow your skills. All of the lessons here on my Hall And Oates guitar songs page include video demos, chords & lyrics PDFs, and purchasing options for deeper instruction.
Out Of TouchRich Girl
Sara Smile
She's Gone
When The Morning Comes
You Make My Dreams
Easy Hall & Oates Songs to Learn on Guitar
Out Of Touch
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Out Of Touch hails from the 1985 album Big Bam Boom. The song was a #1 in the US and a top 10 in several others.
This Hall & Oates hit from the '80s leans into that upbeat pop-rock vibe that’s great for rhythm practice. We’ll look at a strumming-focused approach using arpeggio-style note accents to bring out the melody without fingerpicking.
It’s a fun one to add to your playlist if you're looking to tighten up your timing and chord transitions.
Chords And Strumming
This one I play in standard tuning with no lead work required and playing a down up stop up rhythm pattern along with some down strokes. For chords you'll need an F, Dm, G, Am, A#, Am7 and a D.
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Each Hall & Oates song on this page is taught in a strumming-focused format that blends in simple arpeggio-style accents to bring out the feel of the original. No fingerpicking is required — just a solid sense of rhythm and a love for good music.
These songs are great for players looking to build timing and learn common chord progressions found in pop and soft rock hits. Most lessons use standard tuning with a mix of barre and open chords. Video demos are provided so you can play along and practice with confidence.
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Rich Girl
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Rich Girl was released in 1977 and became a #1 hit in the US and a #5 in Canada.
You'll find this track in the album "Bigger Than Both Of Us".
With its catchy groove and laid-back feel, “Rich Girl” is a great tune for practicing steady strumming with some rhythmic punch.
We’ll focus on keeping things smooth while emphasizing the groove with chord emphasis—no fingerstyle needed to bring this one to life.
Chords And Strumming
This one is also played in standard tuning with the chords D, Gbm, Bm, Bm/A, G, D/Gb, Em and an A7. No lead in this one as you play a down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
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Sara Smile
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Sara Smile was a single release in 1976 from the album Daryl Hall & John Oates.
The song peaked at #4 in the US.
This soulful ballad gives you the chance to work on dynamics, control, and a blend of gentle strumming with arpeggiated chord tones. Perfect for players wanting to sound polished while staying in the rhythm pocket.
Chords And Strumming
No lead required in this number but a few riffs in the rhythm as you play the chords Dm, Am7, Gm, Csus, C, A#, A7sus, A7, Edim and a C#. Played in standard tuning with a down down up down up down down up down up down up rhythm pattern.
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She's Gone
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She's Gone was a hidden gem of a song when it appeared on their 1973 album Abandoned Luncheonette. Released as a single it peaked at #60 in the US. Three years later in 1976 She's Gone was re-released as a single again and this time made it to #33 and put the duo on the map.
“She’s Gone” offers that classic blue-eyed soul energy and works great on acoustic. You’ll learn to blend expressive chord work with subtle rhythm accents. The lesson avoids fingerpicking while still giving the song a layered, rich feel using chord-based melody notes.
Chords And Strumming
The chords here are A, B, Abm, Dbm, B7, Gbm, A#, D#, D7, Dsus7, C, G6, Am, G, A7sus and an A7. For rhythm play a down down down up down up and repeat pattern. Played in standard tuning and no lead work.
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When The Morning Comes
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When The Morning Comes is a track off the 1996 album "The Atlantic Collection".
The song was never released as a single.
This lesser-known gem by Hall & Oates is surprisingly fun to play. The strumming here has a relaxed, flowing style that fits right into your acoustic set. We’ll explore a steady groove, using chord textures to capture the vibe of the original track without any fingerstyle.
Chords And Strumming
I play this number in standard tuning with no lead work but a few riffs blended into the rhythm pattern which is a down down up down up down up - up up down up down up and repeat. The chords you'll need are Am7, Gmaj7, G, C, Bm, Dmsus and a D7.
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You Make My Dreams Come True - Learn To Play On Guitar
You Make My Dreams Come True was released back in 1981 from the album "Voices".
The one reached #5 in the US.
A crowd favorite with punchy rhythm and energy! In this lesson, we keep it driving and upbeat with clean, percussive strumming.
You’ll learn how to ride the groove and inject personality into each chord change—great for performance and rhythm control.
Chords And Strumming
This one I play with a capo 3rd fret in drop D tuning. No lead while you play a down down down down down down down up down up rhythm pattern using the chords D, G, Em and an A.
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If you’re a fan of Hall & Oates, these acoustic versions offer a fresh way to explore their timeless sound while sharpening your rhythm guitar skills. Every lesson here is designed to be approachable—no fingerpicking, just solid strumming blended with melodic note accents to help you grow as a player.
Whether you’re jamming for fun or building out your live set, these songs are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Don’t forget to check out the free chord sheets, demo videos, and full tutorials available for each track. And if you liked this Hall & Oates page, you might also enjoy exploring other classic pop and soft rock artists featured across the site.
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