Help me find a wedding song to perform.

February 4, 2008 8:45 AM

Wedding Song Filter: I am searching for love songs that I can perform (on classical guitar) at a close friend's reception. It will be performed half in spanish, half in english. I'm a male in the mezzo-soprano to alto range, my guitar skills are novice-to-intermediate.
posted by omidius to media & arts (7 comments total)

"And I Love Her" by the Beatles. The original version is great of course, but there's a super version on this. I've played guitar for a very long time, but I can say with confidence that any intermediate player could pick it up with a few listens and some good tablature. Good luck!
posted by littlerobothead at 8:58 AM on February 4, 2008

There Is Love - Old Paul Stookey song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPnQuzdgFXs
posted by BoscosMom at 11:17 AM on February 4, 2008

Here's someone showing the chords to "There is Love" if you want them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fe432rfU3g&feature=related
posted by BoscosMom at 11:27 AM on February 4, 2008

My cousin's brother played the Beatles' "In My Life," and it was surprisingly beautiful.
posted by kidsleepy at 12:36 PM on February 4, 2008

my wedding included the beatles song 'i will.'

for what it's worth, if you're a guy, your voice is a tenor. mezzo-soprano and alto range are used to refer to female voices.
posted by lester's sock puppet at 3:03 PM on February 4, 2008

One of my all time favorites is Solamente Una Vez, english with chords, english and spanish with other love songs

Three guys at a party - the guy in the middle is doing the base chords (different from the first link) but you ought to be able to get it down with some practice.

I usually play it a little faster, like a dance. YMMV,
posted by lysdexic at 6:57 PM on February 4, 2008

oh, and just substitute A7 for Asus7, unless you're feeling adventurous.
posted by lysdexic at 7:00 PM on February 4, 2008