12 Greatest Acoustic Rock Songs When You Just Need To Chill

Winter Playlist, Anyone?
Have you ever had one of those days when you just want to stay in bed all day long and listen to an endless array of acoustic music? You know, when you don’t feel like playing anything heavy? Well, in case you’re looking for relaxing rock songs to add to your playlist, you might consider the following:
1. Extreme – “More Than Words”

Can we start gushing now? We absolutely love this song! Some may think itโs overrated but we totally disagree. When this comes on, we have no choice but to sing along and maybe snap our fingers while weโre at it. Itโs so refreshing and uplifting. Like it makes you want to start tapping your feet and do a little dance. We know this has been covered many times and while we love some of the versions, thereโs just something enchanting about the original. Do you still recall the first time this came out? It was so epic back then and it hasnโt lost any of its magic up until today. Whenever we think of songs that wonโt ever grow old, this is one on the list. Itโs nice because even the younger generation knows about it, enjoys the song and whatโs more, theyโre aware who originally sang it. Thatโs just perfect.
2. The Eagles – “Hotel California”

One of the finest songs acoustic rock has to offer. Every single time we hear that intro, it just stops us in our tracks and sends chills down our spine. But of course, we always try to whip out our air guitar the moment it comes on. Even in 2016, nothing can ever come close to this classic. Everything here is perfect โ the vocals, the guitar work, the rhythm. Itโs like the epitome of musical brilliance. Even if The Eagles released this song only, weโve no doubt they would still easily secure their place in rock โn roll. Itโs a beast of a track but subtle in so many ways. We sure donโt mind putting this on loop the entire day. Itโs the kind that you never grow tired of. The melody is insane. It takes you back to your youth and brings back so many beautiful memories. Oh now weโre feeling nostalgic.
3. Foo Fighters – “Everlong”

Maybe one of the reasons why weโre so in love with acoustic music is because of how raw it sounds. Itโs like you take away any form of distraction and itโs nothing but pure music. Take this song by Foo Fighters, for example. Thereโs something about this version that gets to you. There arenโt a lot of tracks that moves you like this. The tone is hands-down incredible. Itโs so dang relaxing too. Is it just us or itโs a tad bit romantic too? We canโt seem to gush enough. Itโs beautiful in so many ways and the emotion in every line is almost palpable. Perhaps thatโs what acoustic does to you โ it hits you right in the feels. Itโs as if when the song ends, the only thing you should do next is play it again. Yes, thatโs how good this is. If you havenโt heard this piece yet, youโre welcome.
4. Guns ‘n Roses – “Patience”

Donโt you just love seeing and hearing Axl Rose at the top of his game? The whistling at the start gave us goosebumps. When you think of acoustic rock music, Guns โn Roses may not be the first band to come to mind. But we canโt deny the fact that this is absolutely beautiful. Everything about it is just perfect. From Axl Roseโs vocal performance (we love the rawness and edge) to Slashโs face-melting guitar solo. Itโs like a feast of the senses โ you hear an incredible track then, it moves you on a spiritual level. This will silence the haters. Anyone who doubts why this group is one of the best in classic rock should watch this. It will make you forget all of Axlโs crazy antics back then. Lol. Even today, in his 50s, he still has it. Think about it, heโs currently the frontman of two legendary bands. That says a lot.
5. Kansas – “Dust in the Wind”

Is this the ultimate โchillโ song? How can you not feel relaxed after listening to this? That intro alone is enough to enchant you and calm you down. Can you imagine life without ever knowing this track existed? It makes you feel nostalgic and sure brings back so many memories. Itโs a beautiful song with even more beautiful lyrics. Whenever we hear this, itโs as if we want to grab our guitars and play away. Somehow, we get visions of jamming along to this while chilling at the beach. This song is just so deep. Who said rock songs were shallow and without meaning? This is proof that everyone needs to listen to at least one soft rock track in their lives. It will change the way you look at this genre. And also, classics are incomparable to todayโs music, enough said. Thereโs definitely a reason why tracks like this are timeless.
6. Pink Floyd – “Wish You Were Here”

This is too good for words. Pink Floyd, despite being known as one of the best classic rock bands of all time, isnโt the kind to show off. Okay, maybe except the impressive theatrical effects during concerts. But for their music, it simply showcased every memberโs talent. The rawness is what makes it amazing. If you have impeccable taste in music, then thereโs absolutely no way you can dislike this. Itโs one of the groupโs finest works, no doubt about it. Though weโre sure weโre not the only ones feeling emotional whenever someone plays this. It makes you miss people โ friends, loved ones. Somehow, it takes us back to our youths too โ remember when you were a teenager or in your early 20s and you heard this on the radio? Ah, yes the good โole days. We sincerely hope someone already invented a time machine, now would be a good time to travel.
7. Bad Company – “Feel Like Making Love”

Is anyone else singing along to this? Also, we feel like going back to the โ70s when music was this good. The vocal performance is almost otherworldly, just way too beautiful. We also like how it sounds a bit restrained, like he was holding it all back. Donโt even get us started on the gentle harmonies. Thereโs no other way to explain it โ itโs the definition of musical perfection. While we happen to enjoy listening to various covers, nothing beats this version. Who would have thought this raunchy ballad would sound so impeccable? Vocalist Paul Rodgers recalls, โI was staying at this camp in California when I started to come up with the lyrics and music to Feel Like Makinโ Love. t was an amazing place to be. I was about 19 and touring the US with Free, so the song actually stayed on the back burner all the way until the start of Bad Company in 1973. And I did feel like making love at the time. I think I probably was in love โ that happened a lot.โ
8. Bon Jovi – “Wanted Dead or Alive”

Ritchie Sambora is working it like heโs got magic in his fingers. We hope weโre not the only ones who put the intro on repeat several times. The harmonics on the solo โ we have no words! He was absolutely on fire. The man had more musicality in his pinky finger than in the rest of our bodies. Just listen to that bad ass mean sound! This will always be our most favorite version of โWanted Dead or Alive.โ This is way too powerful and we canโt handle it. To be fair, when it was first released, we knew it was still going to be one epic song decades later. And well, weโre right! Even if we watch this live performance a few years from now, weโd still think the same way. Imagine putting this on loop โ thereโs nothing quite like it. Even your neighbors will surely thank your taste in music.
9. Rush – “Closer To The Heart”

Donโt you wish you could jam with these guys? That would be the coolest thing ever. Sure, itโs not as soft or mellow as the other tracks on this list like โDust in the Windโ or โHotel Californiaโ but itโs still one epic acoustic rock song. Itโs not really surprising that this is among the bandโs most popular tracks. Since it was released as a single during Christmas way back in 1977, it would be nice to listen to it this holiday. Think about it, itโs almost 40 years since this classic came out! Okay, do you feel old yet? Because it sure seems like it was only yesterday. Besides, can you think of any bands who practically breezed through the test of time with flying colors? Not everyone, for sure. The group is just on a different level. And this song? Itโs every bit as good live, if not better!
10. Van Halen – “Could This Be Magic?”

This is so subtle and perfect โ letโs be honest, no one can pull off something like this today. They are the only ones who can get away with playing this. Itโs cheerful and lighthearted โ not exactly what youโd expect from Van Halen because some of their tracks sound angry and quite dark. We love the catchy tune and itโs easily one of our favorite acoustic songs of all time โ itโs actually pretty hard to get it out of your head the moment you play it. It makes you think the band always did everything a level higher than everyone else. And if anything, this song proves how versatile the group is. Their range is impressive. You see, even if they didnโt create hard rock music and went for bluegrass instead, theyโd still be a legend. Their musicianship is simply off the charts. It has soul and a whole lot of magic.
11. Queen – “Love of my Life”

Freddie Mercury always did everything with flair even when it came to acoustic songs. Weโre so used to seeing him running across the stage or belting out some of his most powerful tracks. But dang, his range is mind-blowing. Donโt you just love this ballad? Itโs so beautiful and romantic โ you almost get butterflies in your belly. Freddie always had a knack for singing songs which hit you right in the feels. Itโs pretty normal for anyone to get goosebumps and chills while listening to him perform live โ think about what kind of experience the audience had. They witnessed some musical greatness which can never be replicated. He was also quoted saying, โI hate this thing about trying to recreate the albums on stage. We sometimes deliberately change. Look at ‘Love Of My Life’, for instance. On record I play piano on that but on stage it’s just Brian playing the guitar and me singing it, because it works on stage better that way.โ
12. Led Zeppelin – “Going to California”

Sometimes, you just need a dose of Led Zeppelin and a quick reminder how fabulous Robert Plantโs blonde mane is. Everyone in this band is so dang talented โ yes especially John Paul Jones on the mandolin. Itโs a bit sad the camera didnโt really focus on him. This song may be all about heartbreak and loneliness but in a way, itโs relaxing all the same. This track is allegedly about singer Joni Mitchell since Plant was infatuated with her back then. In an interview in 2007, however, Plant said: โMe reflecting on the first years of the group, when I was only about… 20, and was struggling to find myself in the midst of all the craziness of California and the band and the groupies…โ Itโs a spectacular song. Itโs also undeniably one of the bandโs finest musical masterpieces. This moment is gold. We just love how stellar it sounds.