Welcome to this Blake Shelton best guitar lessons page where you’ll find some of his most recognizable hits arranged for acoustic guitar.
Whether you're into upbeat tracks like “Honey Bee” or heartfelt ballads like “The Baby,” each song includes a free chord sheet, rhythm tips, and a demo video to help you get started. You can also pick up the full tutorial lesson for a small fee if you'd like more in-depth instruction.
Austin was the first single from Blake Shelton's debut album entitled Blake Shelton, back in 2001.
The song made it to the top of the country charts in both Canada and the US. The song was pitched to Clay Walker who turned it down (bet he regrets that decision).
The song tied a record for 5 weeks at the top of the country charts as a debut with Billy Ray Cyrus's song Achy Breaky Heart.
In the beginning you'll be playing some arpeggio until you get into the song and then for rhythm play a down down up down up down up and repeat. No lead and in standard tuning with the chords C, G, D, Em, G6, Am, F, D#, Dsus, E, A, Gb, Gbm and a Dbm.
Learn to play Blake Shelton’s emotional breakout hit using basic open chords, with a steady strumming pattern that suits acoustic players. The free chord sheet, rhythm tips, and demo video will help get you started, and the full tutorial is available for a small fee.
Chords & LyricsBoys Round Here was one of five singles from the 2013 album Based On A True Story. It made it to #2 in the US and and all five singles made it to #1 in Canada.
Pistol Annie's, including Miranda Lambert, also sang on this track.
Kinda like a country rap vibe here with this one from Blake and the two chords A and D in drop D tuning. For rhythm you'll need to play a shuffle and muted strum playing a down down down up down up up - up down up down up and repeat. No lead to worry about in this one.
Learn the laid-back strumming and Southern groove behind this fun, conversational country anthem.
Chords & LyricsDon't Make Me hails from Blake's2006 album, Pure BS.
The song charted at #12 in the US made it to #34 in Canada. There was a music video produced to promote this single as well.
This one I play with drop D tuning and a capo 3rd fret with the four chords D, G, A and a Bm. No lead in here but a few riffs. The rhythm can be a bit tricky but essentially what I'm playing is a down up down down up down down up and repeat.
A slower tempo tune that focuses on expressive chord changes and a strong vocal melody.
Chords & LyricsDrink On It was the 3rd single from the album "Red River Blue" which was released in 2012.
Drink On It eventually peaked at #1 in the spring of 2012 and was one of four #1 hits from that album. Some great Blake Shelton cover songs to choose from here.
This one is in standard tuning with some lead and a root down up down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. The chords here are Cmaj7, G, D, C, Em, Am and a G6.
This song offers smooth acoustic rhythms that are easy to follow for most intermediate players.
Chords & LyricsEvery Time I Hear That Song was released in 2017 from the album "If I'm Honest" and peaked at #1.
There was also a music video produced for this song which was written by four writers.
I play a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in this one with a shuffle with the chords D, Bm, G, Em and A in standard tuning. A few riffs in the rhythm in this one.
Explore steady strumming and clean transitions in this emotional ballad.
Chords & LyricsFriends is the only song co-written for a movie to date by Blake Shelton.
This one was for the movie "The Angry Birds" and was released as a promo single in 2016. It charted only on the US Kids Chart at #3.
I use a drop D tuning here with a down down up down up down - down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with the chords D, G, E7 and A7.
A light-hearted and uplifting track with straightforward chord progressions ideal for sing-alongs.
Chords & LyricsGod Gave Me You was released first by the writer of the song, Dave Barnes in 2010. A year later it was picked up by Blake Shelton who took the song to #1 in both Canada and the US.
His track can be found on the album Red River Blue. In the music video you'll see Miranda Lambert on the night before Blake proposed to her. But as we know know, that marriage never lasted. Bryan White also recorded a song with the same title in 1999 but it's not the same song.
This song is also played with drop D tuning with the chords G, D, Bm, A and an Em with down down up down up down -down up down up down up and repeat pattern. No lead in this one, just a rhythm vibe.
A heartfelt acoustic tune with rich, melodic playing and thoughtful lyrics.
Chords & LyricsHome is a song written by Canadian Michael Buble, who released his version in 2005. Blake decided he wanted to record the song in 2008 and put it on his Pure BS album in 2008.
Good choice as he scored a #1 hit in the US and charted the song at #36 in Canada. Miranda Lambert sang backup vocals on this track. There is a Christmas version with slightly different lyrics as well.
Download the free Blake Shelton Home lyrics below.
In this number you can play a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with the chords G, D, Em, C, D7, D/Gb, Cmaj7, Dsus, F and a G7 in standard tuning. A few riffs in this one as well but no heavy lead.
A great pick for players wanting to practice dynamics and smooth rhythm patterns.
Chords & LyricsHoney Bee was the second Rhett Atkins song Blake Shelton recorded as his first single from the very successful album of 2011 called "Red River Blue".
Honey Bee peaked at #1 and was also nominated for a Grammy Award but it lost out to a Taylor Swift song.
I play a capo 2nd fret here in standard tuning with the chords D, Bm, G, A7sus A7 with a few riffs in the rhythm. Play a down down up - up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
One of Blake’s signature hits, with simple rhythms and fun lyrics that are great for beginners.
Chords & LyricsJesus Got A Tight Grip is from Blake Shelton's 2019 album called "Gods Country". Blake already has a #1 from this album with the song God's Country.
A video performance of this song was released on youtube in mid Oct 2019. I suspect in a few short months this song will do well on the charts.
This one can be played in drop D tuning with the D, G, Bm and A chords. Some lead required with a down down up - down down up rhythm pattern and down strokes in places.
Play along with this upbeat, gospel-influenced country track featuring classic chord patterns.
Chords & LyricsOl Red was the third and final single from the debut album from Blake Shelton in 2001. The song did well and reached #14 on the US Country charts. Previous artists who recorded the song were George Jones in 1990 and Kenny Rogers in 1993.
This one is played with a drop D tuning with the chords D,C, G and an D with a partial D7 at the end. No lead just a few riffs and with down down up down up and some shuffle strumming for a rhythm pattern. This one is also played with a capo 3rd fret.
A story-driven country classic with steady rhythm and a touch of Southern flair involving a dog and a prison escape.
Chords & LyricsReady To Roll song hails from the 2011 album Red River Blue and this song was co-written by Chris Stapleton and two other writers.
There were four singles from this album but this song was not one of them.
This one is in standard tuning with a C, F and G chord and some lead. I play a down down with a bass riff and a few down up down up rhythm strokes for this one.
Features upbeat strumming and a catchy chorus that’s great for practice sessions.
Chords & LyricsThe Baby was Blake Shelton's 2nd #1 hit and hails from his 2002 album The Dreamer.
There was also a music created in the promotion of this number.
Play a root up down up and repeat for a rhythm pattern on this one in standard tuning. No lead required with the chords D, G, A7, Em, Bm and an A with a capo 2nd fret.
A slower, emotional ballad that focuses on clean, easy chord changes and storytelling.
Chords & LyricsThe More I Drink is one of three singles from the 2007 album Pure BS. This song charted the lowest of the three but still managed to hit #19 in the US and #48 in Canada.
David Lee Murphy was one of the co-writers of this number along with Chris Dubois and Dave Turnbull.
You can play this one in drop D tuning with pretty much all down strokes for a rhythm pattern. No lead but with the chords D, G, F, Gb, and an A.
A great jam tune with basic chords and a fun tempo to play along with friends.
Chords & LyricsIf you’ve enjoyed this collection of Blake Shelton guitar songs, feel free to explore more country favorites throughout the site. With free resources to help you get started and full tutorials available for deeper learning, there’s something here for every skill level. Keep strumming and check back often as new lessons are added regularly!