Popular Bands In The 60s
On The Acoustic

Can't Find My Way Home was written by Steve Winwood back in 1969 and released by his group Blind Faith, which Eric Clapton was also a part of that band. Over the years the song has been covered by many artists.

It can be found on the album of the same name.

I play a Drop D Tuning on this one with a simple down up down up shuffle rhythm pattern. No lead required with the chords C, G6, C/A#, D, F, G, A7 and Em.

Come On Down To My Boat was a single released by Every Mothers Son back in 1967 and it peaked at #6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The song can be found on the album "Every Mothers Son".

I play a capo 3rd fret here but capos are always optional. Just a simple down up down up rhythm pattern with a few riffs blended into strumming. The chords you'll need are G, D, C, F and D7.

Black Is Black was released in 1966 by the Spanish group Los Bravos. They were the first Spanish rock band to have an International single with a #1 in Canada, #2 in the UK and a #4 in the USA.

The song is from the album of the same name.

The chords here are Em, D, A, Gbm, G, Gb, F, E7, B7 and a G with some riffs blended into the rhythm. In standard tuning play down strokes for the rhythm pattern.

Indian Reservation was released by Paul Revere And The Raiders as a single back in 1971. It was a huge #1 selling several million copies. It was their biggest hit song and hails from the album Indian Reservation.

The song was first recorded in 1959 that never charted and then again in 1968 by Don Fardon who has a top 20 hit in the US and a #3 in the UK.

Played with a capo 4th fret, this one only has the chords Am, Dm and an E7 with a steady down down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning. A few riffs in place but no real lead work.

Kicks by Paul Revere & The Raiders was included on their studio album titled "Midnight Ride." Released in 1966, "Midnight Ride" was the band's fifth studio album. It featured a collection of songs, including their hit single "Kicks."

"Midnight Ride" further solidified Paul Revere & The Raiders' popularity and showcased their energetic rock sound. The album received positive reviews and reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart, becoming one of their most successful studio releases.

I play this one in standard tuning with no capo but the original key is one fret higher with the chords Em, A, C, B7, G, E, Dbm and a B. The rhythm is mainly down strokes with some picking blended in throughout.

Whiter Shade Of Pale was released back in 1967 and has been covered more than 1000 times up through the years. It peaked at #1 in the UK and #5 in the US. The song had four verses but many times only two are heard.

I've put in three verses in my version here. The song was in the can in two takes and can be found on their debut album.

This version played in C in standard tuning with some lead and the chords C, G6, Am, Am/G, F, Em, Dm, Dm/C, Dm/A and G. The rhythm here is a root up down up, root up down up and repeat.

Whiter Shade Of Pale is of course an old 60's number from Procol Harum. Dave Matthews played an acoustic version on Howard Stern's radio show, but was never released as a single.

In fact it isn't on any Dave Matthews album I could find. 

This version differs in the fact it's played in G, so the lead work in completely different, but sounds like the original, just different chords. Play a down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with the chords G, D/Gb, Em, Em/D, C, G6, Am, Am/G, D, D/C, D7 and a Dsus.

Til We Kissed was from Ray Columbus And The Invaders who were a rock back from New Zealand from 1964 to 1966.

Til We Kissed was released in 1965 but surprisingly never charted in either Australia or New Zealand.

This one you can with down strokes for rhythm and then it switches into a root down up root up down up and repeat pattern. In standard  tuning with the chords  A, D, E and a Gb with a little bit of lead.

Venus was a monster hit for the Dutch group Shocking blue in the summer of 1969. The song reached #1 in nine countries, including the US.

The song appeared on their 2nd album "At Home" released in 1969.

You can play this one in standard tuning with the chords Bsus, Em, A, D, Am, C and B with a bit of lead required. Play a simple down down down up  and repeat rhythm pattern.

Itchycoo Park is one of the most famous songs by Small Faces. Released in 1967, it was a big hit in the UK, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart. The song is a classic from the psychedelic rock era.

The name "Itchycoo Park" comes from Little Ilford Park in London, where the band used to go and where there were nettles ("itchy coos").

The band's harmonies, Steve Marriott's soulful singing, and the strong rhythm section add to its charm. "Itchycoo Park" was released as a single and later included on their 1967 album "There Are But Four Small Faces."

This one in standard tuning has a down down up down up down up rhythm pattern as well as down strokes. No lead work here with the chords A, D, E, Gbm, Dbm, G and a C.

Never My Love was released in 1967 was the 2nd most played song on radio and television during the 20th century in the US. Many artists recorded this song thru the years.

The song can be found on their album "Inside Out". 

I play this number with a capo 2nd fret and in standard tuning. The chords here are G, D/Gb, F, C, Em, Cmaj7, B7sus, A7, Dmaj7 and a Cmaj7 and some lead required. Play a root up down up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.

Windy was actually written about a man according to Ruthann Freidman and in 1967 the song was a #1 hit for The Association. Later on she changed the story and said the song was written about herself.

This track can be found on their "Inside Out" album as well.

I like to play a drop D tuning in this one with a down down up down down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Some lead here with the chords D, C, G, A, Em, Dmaj7, A7sus and an A7.

Greenfields was a hit song in 1960 reaching #2 on the Pop Charts.

It can be found on their debut album "The Brothers Four".

A capo 2nd fret works here with an arpeggio 1-2-3 then up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. The chords you'll need are Am, Dm, E, F, G, C and A7 but no lead required.

The Green Leaves Of Summer was included on The Brothers Four's album "BMOC/Best Music On/Off Campus," which was released in 1960. This album was one of their early successful releases and helped establish their reputation in the folk music scene.

As for chart performance, "The Green Leaves of Summer" reached number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. While not a top 10 hit, it still made a respectable showing on the charts and contributed to The Brothers Four's popularity.

It's worth noting that the song itself was originally written by Dimitri Tiomkin and Paul Francis Webster for the 1960 film "The Alamo." The Brothers Four's version helped popularize the song beyond its original movie context.

Play a down down up down up down up down up rhythm quick shuffle pattern in standard tuning. No lead work but for chords you'll need a Dm, D, A7,

Don't You Care reached #1 in the Philippines, #4 in Canada and #6 in the US in 1967.

The track can be found on their "Time & Charges" album.

Standard tuning here and only a few riffs in place of any lead guitar. For rhythm I play a down up down up and repeat pattern. The chords here are Emaj7, Gbm, G, Dmaj7, Ab, A, Am, Abm , Gbm/F, Gbm/E, B7, E, E/C, Aaug, D, Dm and a D/A.

Spooky was first recorded as an instrumental in 1967 but lyrics were added for The Classics IV version which was released in 1968 and reached #3 in the US.

The track is from the album of the same name.

I play this song in standard tuning with a down down up down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and some lead required. For chords you'll need an Em7, A6, Em7, B7 and a Bbdim.

Traces became the Classics IV highest charting song peaking at #2 in both Canada and the US back in 1969.

The groups other bit song was "Stormy" which reached #5 on the charts. 

Lots of chords in this one including D, Gbm, Am, B7, Bm, Bm/A, Bm/Gb, Bm/G, A+, D+, Em, A7sus,  A7, C, G6 11#3 and a Dmaj7. This one is played in standard tuning with some lead and a rhythm pattern that includes some arppegio, some chop strumming and root down up root up down up in this one.

Because is a track from the 1964 album "American Tour". The song was a B-side in the UK release but an A-side in the US.

The song peaked at #3 in the US, Canada and New Zealand. Julian Lennon covered the song in 1855.

The rhythm here is a root down up down up down up and repeat pattern in standard tuning. A bit of picking here using the chords G, G/D#, G/E, G7, Am, C, D, Daug, Cm and E7.

Everybody Knows is a 1967 song by the Dave Clark Five, also known as "Everybody Knows (You Said Goodbye)." The song features lead vocals by Lenny Davidson, which is unusual for the band.

It was a major hit in the UK, reaching number two on the charts. It also made the Top 10 in Ireland and New Zealand, peaking at number six in both countries. In the U.S., it reached number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking their final entry among their two dozen hits.

On this one I play a capo 1st fret for the original key with a root down up down up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning. No lead here as you play through the chords D, Em, E7, A, A7, G and D7.

Big Girls Don't Cry is a classic song by the American pop rock band The Four Seasons. It was released in 1962 as a single from their album "Sherry & 11 Others." The song was written by Bob Gaudio along with Bob Crewe, who was also the band's producer.

 The song's catchy melody and emotional lyrics made it a hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and #2 in the UK Singles Chart.

The song was a #1 hit reaching #1 in both the US and Canada and  #13 in the UK.

For rhythm here play a down down up down up down up and repeat with down strokes also in some places. I play this in standard tuning with the chords G, Bm, Am7, D, Em, Am, D7, C, E and an A.

Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You was actually a solo single by Frankie Valli, after he left The Four Seasons. The song was released in 1967 and was written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio, who were members of The Four Seasons and had previously worked with Valli on many of the group's hits.

The song was a huge success for Valli, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and #3 in the UK Singles Chart.

A radio station in Windsor On Canada played this song extensively and since those airwaves covered Detroit just across the river, helped Frankie Valli get a #2 hit with this song on both sides of the border.  

Played in standard tuning with a root down up down up root up down up and repeat pattern and no lead. For chords play a Gm, A7,D, Dmaj7, D7, G, E7, Em, Bm, B7, C7, F, Am, A+ and A+m.

Oh What A Night is a popular song by The Four Seasons, released in 1975. The song was written by Bob Gaudio and Judy Parker, and it was included in the group's album "Who Loves You." This was The Four Seasons last #1 hit.

The track was a huge commercial success, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and #3 in the UK Singles Chart.

A surprise to some was the lead singer of the song wasn't Frankie Valli but instead drummer Gerry Polci.

This one is played in standard tuning with a steady up and down shuffle with accents on various parts within the chord changes. No lean but a few riffs with the chords C, F ,G, Dm, Am, D and am Em.

Sherry was written by Bob Gaudio and became a #1 hit in several countries back in 1962. The original name was Jackie baby, then became Teri Baby and finally Sherry, after the name of Gaudio's best friend Jack Spector's daughter.

The song was included in their album "Sherry & 11 Others." This track has also been featured in numerous movies and TV shows, including the 1993 film "Sleepless in Seattle."

"Sherry" was a huge commercial success, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and #4 in the UK Singles Chart. It was The Four Seasons' first #1 hit, and it helped to establish them as one of the most successful vocal groups of the 1960s.

I play this with a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning with the chords G, Em, Am, D, D7, B7, E and A. Some lead here but not in the original as you play a down down up down down up rhythm pattern as well was root down up root up down up in the middle of the song.

Walk Like A Man was not written by Bob Gaudio, who wrote many hits for The Four Seasons. Instead this one was written by a guy by the name of Bob Crewe, was also a co-writer on many of those hits, including this song from 1963. 

"Walk Like a Man" was a commercial success, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and #12 in the UK Singles Chart.

Writer Bob Crewe at the time would not leave the studio in his attempt to get the perfect mix, in sprite a fire blazing away on the floor above. Firemen had to cut through the studio door and pull Crewe out.

Capo 3rd is the original key in standard tuning but no lead with the chords G, C/G, C, F, Am and a Dm7. For rhythm play a root down up root up down up for the verse pattern and root up down up root up down up[ pattern for the chorus.

Workin My Way Back To You was recorded by both The Four Seasons in 1966 and The Spinners in 1980.

The song was written by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell, and it was included in the group's album "Working My Way Back to You and More Great New Hits."

"Working My Way Back to You" was a commercial success, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and #11 in the UK Singles Chart.

It has also been featured in numerous movies and TV shows, including the 2005 film "The Wedding Date."

Played in standard tuning with a down up stop up down up stop up rhythm pattern and no lead. For chords play a G, Dm, C, F, B, Am, Am/G, D7, D, D/Gb, Edim, Cm and a C/G.

I'd Wait a Million Years from the bands 1969 album called Leaving It All Behind. The song was written by Gary Zekley and Mitchell Bottler, and it became one of the band's biggest hits, reaching #15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart

"I'd Wait a Million Years" has since become a classic of the pop rock genre and has been covered by other artists, including Wayne Newton and Neil Sedaka.

This one I play with a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning. Use a down down down down up down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with a picking riff with the chords Am, G, F and E7.

Midnight Confessions was released as a single in 1968. The song was written by Lou T. Josie and became one of the band's biggest hits, reaching #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"Midnight Confessions" has since become a classic of the pop rock genre and has been covered by other artists, including The Everly Brothers and Meco Monardo.

This one is played with mainly down strokes with a just a riff included in standard tuning. The chords here are G, D, E, Gbm, Abm, Dbm, B, A and a Db.

Sooner Or Later was released in 1971 as a single form the album Their 16 Greatest Hits. The song was written by Dennis Provisor, who was a keyboardist and vocalist for the band.

"Sooner Or Later" was released as a single in 1971 and reached #9 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

It was the bands last top 10 in the US.

Lots of chords here including C, Em, F, G, G7, Dm, Am/Ab, Am/G, Am/Gb, Ab, C#, Fm and a Gb with a rhythm pattern down up down up down up down and repeat and some steady down up down up as well. No lead required.

Things I Should Have Said was recorded by the American rock band The Grass Roots in 1967. The song was written by group members Steve Barri and P.F. Sloan, who also produced the track.

This track was released as a single in 1967 and reached #23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song remains a beloved classic of the pop-rock genre and has been covered by other artists, including The Monkees.

For rhythm here play a down down up down up down up with some chops as you play through this one. A riff required but no lead needed in standard tuning. The chords here are G, F, C, D, Dsus, Bm, Em, A7sus, A7, A and Dm.

Two Divided By Love is a song by The Grass Roots, a popular band from the 1970s. It was written by Michael Price and Dan Walsh.

The song talks about the pain of love when two people feel separated from each other. It was released as a single in 1971 and was part of their album called "Move Along."

The song did well on the music charts, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Capo 1st fret is the original key and no lead here. Play a down up down up rhythm pattern with some chops and the chords G, Bm, Em, Am, G6, C, D, and D/Gb.

Bus Stop is from the bands album of the same name. The Hollies, a British rock and pop group, consisted of Graham Nash, Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks, Eric Haydock, and Bobby Elliott during the recording of "Bus Stop."

Bus Stop was written by Graham Gouldman, who also wrote For Your Love for The Yardbirds and No Milk Today for Hermans Hermits. The Hollies released this one as a single from their 1966 album of the same name.

The song reached #5 in both the UK and the US. The song was a #2 in Australia and a #1 in Canada.

This one I play in standard tuning  playing a root down up down up root up down up rhythm pattern with a quick shuffle. Some lead required in this one with the chords Am, G, C, F, Em and a B7.

Carrie Anne was a big hit for The Hollies in 1967 when it was released.

The song peaked at #3 in the UK and was a top 10 in several countries including the US where it reached #9. The track eventually ended up on The Complete Hollies album 1963-1968.

For rhythm here play a down down up down up down up and repeat pattern using the chords C, F, G  and an A# in standard tuning. A bit of lead in this one.

Gasoline Alley Bred can be found on their 1970 "Gold" album.

The song was released as a single and reached #4 in NZ, #17 in Australia and #14 in the UK.

I play this one in standard tuning  with a down down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and a bit of lead work. For chords, play G, F, C, Gmaj7, E7, D7, Am7, Dsus, D, G/F and a  Cm.

He Ain't Heavy was first recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969 but when The Hollies released their version later in 1969, it was a monster hit worldwide.

Neil Diamond had success with his release also in 1970.

Elton John played on The Hollies track of 1969.

This one has a few chords including G, D, C, D7, D/Gb, Am7, Ddim, Em, F, D7sus, Eb and a G6. No lead work here in standard tuning with a  down down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.

Long Cool Woman was released back in 1971 as a single and did reach #1 in Canada and South Africa and #1 on the Cash Box US chart.

The song first appeared on their "Distant Light" album.

You can play a down down down down up and repeat rhythm pattern but no lead, just a riff. The chords you'll need are Em, G, D/Gb, A, E and a B.

Look Through Any Window was a single in 1965 and peaked at #4 in the UK, #3 in Canada and their first top 40 in the US reaching #32.

A few groups have covered this song including Gary Lewis And The Playboys.

It eventually ended up on their greatest hits album.

I play a capo 2nd fret on this one using a down up stop up down up stop up and repeat rhythm pattern. No lead but a few riffs with the chords G, F, C, Am and D7.

The Air That I Breathe was released as a single in 1974. This was a huge hit, hitting the top 5 in several countries and reachIng #1 in NZ, #2 in the UK and #6 in the US. The song was written by Albert Hammond who also released his version a few years earlier in 1972.

You'll find this one on the album "Hollies".

The chords here are C, A#, E7, F, Fm, Em, G and Gm with some lead in standard tuning. I use a cap 3rd fret and a bit of lead work. Play a down down up - up down down up down - and repeat for a rhythm pattern.

Walk Away Renee was a 1966 hit for The Left Banke, reaching #5 on the US and New Zealand and #3 in Canada.

The track is from the album of the same name.

For rhythm here play a down down up down up down up and repeat pattern in standard tuning. A bit of lead during the rhythm while playing the chords D, A/Db, B, A, E/Ab, G, D/Gb, Gbm, E, Bm, B7, Gbm/F, A6 and a Gbm6.

The Way You Look Tonight song dates back to 1936 when Fred Astaire sang the song in a film called Swing Time.

Up through the years other artists recorded the song including Phil Collins, Rod Stewart, Bing Crosby and in 1961, The Lettermen had a #13 in the US and a #36 in the UK with their version.

The chords here are Em, C, B7, Dbm, Gbm, E, G, Gb, F, D, Bm and Am, played in standard tuning and no lead work. For rhythm play a down down down up down down and repeat pattern with some down strokes in places.

A Day Without Love was a hit single for The Love Affair, released in 1968. It appeared on their debut album, "The Everlasting Love Affair," which was also released that year.

The song performed well on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 6 and further solidifying the band's popularity following their number one hit "Everlasting Love." Written by Philip Goodhand-Tait, "A Day Without Love" showcased Steve Ellis's powerful vocals and the band's signature blend of pop and soul.

I play this one with a down down up down up down up rhythm pattern. There is some d-cending orchestration line in here which can be duplicated slightly on the acoustic. The chords you'll need here are G, D/Gb. F, E7, Am, Am/G, D, C/G, C and an Em.

The Walls Fell Down was written by The Bee Gees and recorded by The Marbles and released as a single in 1969. The song was a top 10 in The Netherlands and Belgium. Graham Bonnet sang lead on this one and takes it much higher then I do here.

Play a down down up down up down up pattern but it will get somewhat interrupted as you make some quick chord changes. The song is in standard tuning and does a two fret key change near the end of the song. Chords you'll need here are D, G, A7, B7, E and an A.

Free As The Wind was a single released by The Myddle Class in 1965. The song as far as I know never appeared on any album.

This one is played with a capo 3rd fret and played with mainly all down strokes. No lead here to worry about as you play through the chords C, A#, Am, F, Dm and a G.

Time Won't Let Me is from 1966 by The Outsiders, a band based out of Cleveland Ohio.

They managed a #5 hit in the USA and Canada. This song is from the album of the same name.

Play this song in standard tuning with some lead required and the chords A, Gbm, G, E, Bm, Dbm and a D. For rhythm you can play a down down up down up down up and repeat as well as some steady up and down rhythm.

Go All The Way  came out in 1972 on their first album, also called "Raspberries." It was their biggest hit, reaching number 5 on the US charts. The song is about wanting to be with someone and has a catchy vibe that many people loved.

Played with a capo 2nd fret for the original key the chords here are G, C, C/G, F, A#, Gm, Cm, Am, D7, Em, D, Bm, E7, D#, A, Em/D#, Em/D and a Em/C#. For rhythm play a down up pause up down up pause up pattern with a bit of lead in standard tuning.

Let's Pretend was on their second album, "Fresh," released in 1972. This song didn't do as well on the charts, but it still reached number 35 in the US.

It's a softer love song that shows off the band's skill with melodies. The song helped make The Raspberries famous for their power pop sound, which mixed rock energy with pop catchiness. This song are still played on radio stations today and are remembered as classic examples of 1970s power pop music.

I play this one in standard tuning with a down down up down up down up rhythm pattern with a few down stroke chops here and there. No lead but for chords you'll need a G, C/G, Am7, D7, Bm, Em, D, C, F and a B7.

Should I Wait is actually not a 60s song but a 1973 song from the bands album "Side 3".

The song was never released as a single.

I play a drop D tuning for this one and a capo 2nd fret. Some lead work here with the chords G, C, D, D/Gb, Em, B7 and A7 while playing a root down up root  up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.

Walk Right In is an old blues tune from 1929 that was revived in 1963 by a group called Rooftop Singers who had a huge #1 in several countries with their re-make.

The song is on their album of the same name.

I like to play a drop D tuning in this one with a capo 1st fret and some lead. The chords here are G, E7, C, C7, A7 and a D7 with a root up down up rhythm pattern with some riffs all through the song

Love Potion No. 9 is a well known song by The Searchers, released in 1963. It was first written and recorded by others, but The Searchers' version became the most popular.

The song tells a funny story about a man who gets a love potion from a gypsy. After drinking it, he has some crazy love experiences. The Searchers' version has their special guitar sound and good singing together.

It was a big hit, reaching number three in both the UK and US charts. This helped make The Searchers more famous during the time when many British bands were becoming popular in America.

I play this song in standard tuning with the chords Am, Dm, C, E, and B with a few riffs blended into the rhythm. Play a root down up down up root up down up rhythm pattern here.

Needles And Pins is one of The Searchers' most famous songs, released in 1964. It was written by Sonny Bono and Jack Nitzsche, but The Searchers made it a hit.

The song did very well on music charts, reaching number one in the UK and number 13 in the US. It's about the pain of losing someone you love. The song's catchy tune and emotional lyrics made it popular with many people.

"Needles and Pins" is still loved today and has been performed by other musicians, including Tom Petty. It's an important part of The Searchers' history and shows how they helped shape 1960s music.

Played in standard tuning with a riff using the chords G, Em, C, D, A, B7, G, Gb, B and Abm. Use a root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern.

What Have They Dome To The Rain was actually one of the first protest songs towards the environment when it was released back in 1964 by The Searchers. They have a #2 in Canada and a #13 in the UK and a #29 in the US.

This one is played with a root down up down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning and with no lead. The chords are E, Gbm, B7, Dbm, Abm, A and a D. I'm playing a capo 3rd and singing low but it's played without a capo and sung on the high end of E.

When You Walk in the Room is a famous song by The Searchers, originally written by Jackie DeShannon in 1963. The Searchers' version, released in 1964, became a big hit.

It's a happy, upbeat song about how someone special can light up a room. The song did very well on music charts, reaching number three in the UK and number 35 in the US.

The Searchers were known more for their hit singles than full albums, but they did release several albums in the early 1960s.

While "When You Walk in the Room" wasn't on their original albums, it's often included in collections of their best songs because so many people love it.

Played in standard tuning with just a few riffs, use a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with a few down-strokes leading into the verses. The chords you'll need are G, C, Em, G6, D, Em, A7 and a D/Gb.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight is a song from the band The Tokens. They were an American doo-wop group that gained fame in the 1960s. They are best known for their hit single "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961.

The song is a reworking of a South African Zulu song titled "Mbube" by Solomon Linda.

This one has a capoed 2nd fret with Drop D Tuning but only three chords which are D, G and A. There are a few riffs in this one while playing the rhythm down up down up and some muted shuffles.

The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore was recorded by Frankie Valli and written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio back in 1965, but the Walker Brothers had more success with their version in 1966 reaching #1 in the UK.

The song was also a top 10 in several countries and a #13 in the USA.

Just a few riff in here in standard tuning playing a down down up down down up and repeat rhythm pattern and some down strokes. The chords are D, Em, A, G and A7.

The Wine Song was never released as a single by the group.

It can be found on their 1967 album "Earth Music".

The chords for this one are G7, G, C, C7, F, E7, A7, D7 and B7 in standard tuning and no lead work. For rhythm play a root down root up down up and repeat pattern.

You Were On My Mind was a folk song originally by Canadian artists Ian and Sylvia Tyson. We Five turned it into a pop hit in 1965, scoring a #1 on the US charts.

The track can be found on the album of the same name.

I use a capo 2nd fret on this number in standard tuning and no lead required. Play all down stroke for rhythm with the chords D, G, A, Em, Gbm, Gb, B7, E, Abm, Gbm and an Ab.

In The Year 2525 was released by Zager and Evans,  who were a duo in the 1960's.

This #1 song in 1969 in both the US and the UK. It was released five years earlier but didn't do much on the charts until the duo got on the RCA label.

This song does half steps climbs so you'll start with the chords Abm, Gb, E, Eb and then change key to include the chords Am, G, F, E, A#m, G#, Gb and an F. You can play a down down up down down up pattern and repeat in standard tuning and some shuffle strumming near the end.