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A Collection of Heartfelt Guitar Love Songs [Great for Solo Acoustic Performances Too]
Singing about people in love… When you think about the nuance of the word “love song,” it feels kind of romantic, doesn’t it?
This time, I’ve gathered Japanese songs that are guitar-oriented love songs.
From relaxed, stripped-down vocal-and-guitar pieces to rock tunes that shout out love, there’s a wide range here.
Some of you reading this might be looking for a song to perform as a wedding reception surprise.
How about choosing from the tracks listed here?
A Collection of Heartfelt Guitar Love Songs [Great for Solo Acoustic Performances] (1–10)
EnchantedSaucy Dog
A three-piece rock band, Saucy Dog, that’s been drawing attention with relatable, true-to-life lyrics and a simple yet solid rock sound.
This is their 12th major-release single, available exclusively via digital distribution.
Chosen as the theme song for Abema’s original dating show “Koisuru♡Shuumatsu Homestay 2022 Spring,” it’s a track whose striking guitar riff lingers from the very intro.
The guitar phrases that fill the spaces between the melodies function as a defining feature of the song alongside the vocals.
It’s an emotional love song where you can feel the comfort of the guitar sound paired with beautiful harmonies.
Love wordsTani Yuuki
A song by next-generation singer-songwriter Tani Yuuki, who delivers messages that resonate with junior high and high school students struggling with love in a gentle, bittersweet voice.
Included on his first album, “Memories,” it opens with a beautiful melody and piano that fill your heart.
The delicate tone of the acoustic guitar, the arrangement featuring depth from the strings, and the buoyant shuffle-beat rhythm all evoke a bright future with someone special.
What’s more, with its relaxed tempo and simple chords, it’s a love song that’s also great for guitar-and-vocal performances.
Christmas songback number
This is the 14th single by back number, a three-piece rock band that has garnered tremendous support, especially among younger listeners, for their poignant lyrics that evoke vivid scenes and emotions, paired with their emotional sound.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “From Five to Nine,” the track, true to its title, swells with anticipation through Christmas-evoking tones and grand strings.
The acoustic guitar, contrasting with the rich arrangement in the intro and chorus, seems to convey a wintry chill and a touch of loneliness.
Since its release, it has been beloved as a new standard Christmas song and stands as back number’s biggest hit.
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
A four-piece rock band, ONE OK ROCK, who inherit classic rock sounds while taking a modern approach and have fans around the world.
This track is included on their 4th album, Niche Syndrome, and many people may recognize it from NTT Docomo’s “Family” commercial.
From the arpeggios that highlight the emotional vocals to the distorted sound in the chorus, the guitar dynamics truly move the heart.
It’s a rock ballad that conveys a grand sense of love, and it topped the “Most Used Songs at Weddings” ranking for two consecutive years starting in 2017.
Mirai Chizuyoru no hito warai
A song by the male-female YouTuber duo Yorunohitowarai that gained buzz through a collaboration with the creator unit HoneyWorks.
It surpassed 100 million streams within nine months of its release and has become one of Yorunohitowarai’s signature tracks.
The guitar-like arrangement—such as the interlude riff with an overdrive sound and the acoustic guitar arpeggios—really sticks in your ears.
Also, since it mainly uses basic chords and is easy for beginner guitarists to try, it’s a love song full of joyful happiness that couples will enjoy performing together as an acoustic duet.