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Chris Stapleton Best Guitar Songs
Play His Greatest Acoustic Hits
Welcome to my Chris Stapleton guitar lessons page, where you'll find 16 acoustic video tutorials, free chord sheets, and demo performances covering some of his most powerful songs. Whether you love the bluesy grit of "Nobody to Blame," the heartfelt country storytelling of "Broken Halos," or the smooth, soulful feel of "Tennessee Whiskey," there's something here for every guitarist.
Chris Stapleton's music blends country, blues, and folk, making his songs a joy to play on acoustic guitar. Dive into the lessons, grab the free chord sheets, and start mastering his greatest hits today!
Broken Halos
Drink A Beer
Either Way
Ghosts Of Mississippi
Midnight Train To Memphis
More Of You
Nobody To Blame
Run Maggie Run
Scarecrow In The Garden
Sometimes I Cry
Starting Over
Tennessee Whiskey
Traveller
Tryin To Untangle My Mind
When The Stars Come Out
Learn to Play Chris Stapleton Songs on Guitar
Chords & Lessons
Another Try
Another Try was written by Chris Stapleton but the track never ended up on any of his albums.
Josh Turned recorded the song in 2008 for his Everything Is Fine album and scored a #15 on the charts.
Chords And Strumming
I use a drop D tuning in this one with a capo 2nd fret. Play a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with some lead and the chords D, G, Bm, A7sus and an A7.
Guitar Lesson Detail
Learn how to play this heartfelt ballad with my step-by-step guitar lesson. Follow along with the demo video, chords and strumming patterns to master this Chris Stapleton favorite.
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Broken Halos
Broken Halos is a track on the album From A Room Vol 1. The song won single of the year and song of the year.
This one did hit the top of the country charts for Stapleton in 2018, becoming his first #1 hit song.
Chords And Strumming
For chords here play a G, C, Em and Bm with a few riffs in the rhythm played in standard tuning. I like to play a down down up down up down---down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
Guitar Lesson Detail
Follow my tutorial to play this soulful acoustic song, complete with easy-to-follow chord progressions and strumming details.
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Drink A Beer
Drink A Beer was co-written by Chris Stapleton but to my knowledge he has never recorded the song for any of his albums.
But Luke Bryan did in 2013 and scored #1 hit. It's on his 2013 album "Crash My Party".
Chords And Strumming
Play with a capo 1st fret with the chords G, C, D and Em and no lead work. Here I play a down down up down up down - down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
Guitar Lesson Detail
Master this emotional country tune with my lesson covering the essential chords and rhythm techniques needed to play it on acoustic guitar.
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Either Way
Either Way was the first single from the album From A Room Vol 1 which was released in 2017.
The song reached #17 on one of the US Country Charts. Lee Ann Womack recorded the song back in 2008.
Chords And Strumming
I like to play a capo 2nd fret with drop D tuning here and with just a few riffs in the rhythm pattern which is a 1-2 down up down up, where 1-2 are arpeggio notes in the chord. Three chords of D, G and A.
Guitar Lesson Detail
A beautifully stripped-down song that’s perfect for acoustic guitar. Learn how to capture its raw emotion with my in-depth lesson.
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Ghosts Of Mississippi (Steeldrivers)
Ghosts Of Mississippi is a track from The Steeldrivers album "Reckless". It's included here because Stapleton was a member of the group at the time, but he departed shortly after the release of the album in 2010.
I don't believe the song was ever released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
Here I play a capo 2nd fret with drop D tuning and a down down (down up down up muted) rhythm pattern with lead and the chords Dm, F and G.
Guitar Lesson Detail
Dive into the bluesy side of Chris Stapleton with this guitar lesson that walks you through the chords and progressions of this standout track.
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Midnight Train To Memphis
Midnight Train To Memphis was one of two singles released from the 2018 album From A Room Vol 2.
The managed to get into the #26, #36 and #43 on three different US Country charts.
Chords And Strumming
You'll play down strokes mostly and then a down up down up shuffle pattern in standard tuning with some lead and the chords E, A, D and B.
Guitar Lesson Detail
This up-tempo song is a blast to play on guitar. Learn the main riffs, chord progressions, and strumming patterns in my lesson.
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More Of You
More Of You was a single from the Traveller album.
If failed to chart.
Chords And Strumming
For rhythm play a root down up down up bass down up down up and repeat pattern in standard tuning and the chords E, A and B7. Some lead required here.
Guitar Lesson Detail
A smooth acoustic ballad with a gentle rhythm. Follow along with my tutorial to learn the chords and play it just like Chris.
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Nobody To Blame
Nobody To Blame is one of 5 songs on this page from the 2015 debut album Traveller by Chris Stapleton. This single was his first top 10 on the US Country Chart.
The song won ACMA song of the year.
Chords And Strumming
This one is in drop D tuning with some lead and the chords D, G and C. For rhythm play a down down down up down up down up and repeat pattern - then a root down root up down up pattern.
Guitar Lesson Detail
A fan-favorite and one of Chris Stapleton’s best guitar songs. Learn the full chord structure and rhythm techniques in this easy-to-follow lesson.
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Run Maggie Run
Run Maggie Run is a country song written by Chris Stapleton. The song is part of his debut solo album, "Traveller," which was released in 2015. "Traveller" is considered a breakthrough album for Stapleton, earning critical acclaim and commercial success.
The album also won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album in 2016.
In terms of chart performance, "Run Maggie Run" was not released as a single from the "Traveller" album, so it did not chart independently.
However, the album as a whole performed exceptionally well, reaching the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart and the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, solidifying Chris Stapleton's status as a rising star in the country music scene.
Chords And Strumming
You can play this one with a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning. A bit of lead with the chords G, C, Em, D and a Bm.
Guitar Lesson Detail
A powerful country storytelling song that’s great for acoustic guitar. Follow my lesson to learn the chords and playing style.
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Scarecrow In The Garden
Scarecrow In The Garden
is a track on the 2018 album From A Room Vol 2 and is listed as a
promotional single which peaked at #47 on the US country chart.
Chords And Strumming
I play this song with a capo 4th fret in standard tuning and some lead required. You'll need the chords Am, C, G and F while playing a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
Guitar Lesson Detail
A haunting melody with beautiful acoustic work. Learn how to play this song with my step-by-step breakdown of the chords and transitions.
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Sometimes I Cry
Sometimes I Cry is a track from the Traveller debut album in 2015 by Chris Stapleton.
This song was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
No picking here in standard tuning with a down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and the chords Am7, Dm, F, Gm, A7 and an A7sus.
Guitar Lesson Detail
Master the bluesy emotion in this Chris Stapleton classic. My lesson covers the core progressions and strumming needed to play this song.
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Starting Over
Starting Over hails from the 2020 album of the same name. The album won Best Country Album at the 64th Grammy Awards in 2020. Morgane Stapleton, Chris's wife, sings on this track.
The song went to #1 on the Billboard Country chart.
Chords And Strumming
The chords here are G, Cmaj7, Em, D/Gb, G6 and C but no lead work. I play this with a capo 3rd fret in standard tuning and a root down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.
Guitar Lesson Detail
A simple yet deeply emotional song that’s perfect for acoustic guitar. Learn the full chord breakdown in my guided lesson.
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Tennessee Whiskey
Tennessee Whiskey is also a track on the Traveller album of 2005 and was written by Dean Dillon. George Strait was offered this song but he turned it down. In 1981 David Allan Coe recorded the song for his album of the same name.
And in 1983, George Jones also recorded his version. Stapleton's version reached #1 on the Hot Country Songs Chart and #23 on Billboard.
Chords And Strumming
Only three chords here and they are G, Am and a C with some lead work in standard tuning and a capo 4th fret. For rhythm play a down down down down down up down and repeat pattern.
Guitar Lesson Details
One of Chris Stapleton’s most iconic songs. Follow my tutorial to learn the chords and smooth rhythm patterns that make this song a favorite.
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Traveller
Traveller is a song on the debut album of Christ Stapleton of the same name. The song hit the airwaves in the spring of 2015.
The song reached the Hot Country Songs Chart hitting #17 and on Billboard at #87.
Chords And Strumming
This one is in standard tuning with just a few riffs in the rhythm while playing a root down up down up down up and repeat pattern. For chords play a D, Bm, A7sus, A7, Em and a G.
Guitar Lesson Detail
A great mix of country and blues elements. My lesson walks you through all the essential chords and strumming patterns to play this classic.
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Tryin To Untangle My Mind
Trying To Untangle My Mind is a track from Stapleton's 2018 album From A Room Vol 2.
The track was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
Play a capo 3rd fret here in standard tuning and some lead required. Rhythm is a down down down up down up and repeat pattern with the chords C, G, A, E7, D, Adim, E and a Ddim.
Guitar Lesson Detail
Learn to play this introspective Chris Stapleton song with my easy-to-follow guitar lesson. Includes chord breakdowns and rhythm guidance.
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When The Stars Come Out
When The stars Come Out is a track on the debut 2015 album by Chris Stapleton called Traveller.
This song was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
I play this one in standard tuning with a down down up down up down - down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with some lead. The chords in this one are G, F, C, Em and an Am.
Guitar Lesson Detail
A beautifully melodic song that sounds amazing on acoustic guitar. Follow my lesson to master the chord progressions and strumming style.
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Thanks for stopping by my Chris Stapleton guitar lessons page! His music is deeply emotional, full of soul, and a great way to expand your acoustic playing skills. Whether you're drawn to his gritty blues licks or his smooth country ballads,
I hope you found some helpful demos, free resources, and tutorials to guide you. Keep practising, and be sure to check out more great country and blues lessons on my site!
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