Acoustic versions of popular songs: a roundup of arrangements and cover tracks

When you look through the tracks on an artist’s album, you sometimes see the label “Acoustic Ver.,” don’t you? As the name suggests, it refers to a track arranged into a simpler, acoustic setup than the original—typically featuring acoustic guitar or piano, sometimes with added bass or percussion.

A lot of people probably love these acoustic arrangements for the special feel they bring.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of examples—from acoustic versions officially included on albums to videos that stirred up buzz online.

Discover the unique charm of acoustic arrangements, which offer a different vibe from the original tracks.

Playlist

Acoustic versions of popular songs: a roundup of arrangements and cover tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The BeginningONE OK ROCK		A refined performance centered on acoustic instruments with restrained electronic sounds
2	Saturnzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		Zutto Mayonaka Saturn Acoustic Version
3	VinylKing Gnu		King Gnu performs an acoustic version with guitar and vocals
4	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		In the acoustic version, the instruments and vocals stand out.
5	Hide-and-seekYuri		Yuri’s earnest singing voice and the beauty of the guitar
6	forget-me-notAwesome City Club		Introduction to Awesome City Club's 'Wasurena'
7	unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE		Acoustic version of TK’s “unravel”
8	Never Glow Upchanmina		CHANMINA's acoustic version
9	Love wordsTani Yuuki		Acoustic version of Aikotoba
10	I wanna be that kind of person.amazawashi		This is an introduction to amazarashi’s song.
11	catDISH//		The song’s world is conveyed through a simple performance.
12	red-orangeACIDMAN		A version of Aka-daidai arranged for an acoustic setup
13	Not even defeated by sudden showersNICO Touches the Walls		A rock song by NICO Touches the Walls is an anime opening
14	My BooShimizu Shota		Shota Shimizu’s 22nd single “My Boo”
15	Wish: To You Back ThenMirei Touyama		Mirei Touyama’s answer song
16	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		YOASOBI turns Yoru ni Kakeru into an acoustic version
17	Laststeptricot		The journey of tricot’s song “Laststep”
18	Tears of MagnoliaSutaadasuto Rebyuu		Explanation of Stardust Revue’s signature songs
19	Bus RomanceChatto Monchī		An acoustic version by Chatmonchy and Yu Aoi
20	Shut up.Ado		Acoustic version of “Usseewa”