First 50 Songs You Should Play on Lap Steel Guitar by Various Acoustic Guitar - Sheet Music
By VariousThis one-of-a-kind collection arranged by Fred Sokolow features accessible, must-know songs for anyone ready to start playing lap steel guitar, or any player wanting to expand their repertoire. Each song is presented in a combination of tab, standard notation, chords, and lyrics for the most popular songs lap steel players like to play. This collection features songs in several tunings, including open G, open E and C6, in these genres: country, Hawaiian, Western swing, rock/pop, folk, and blues. It also includes many transcriptions of solos by famous steel players. Songs include: Back in the Saddle Again • Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain • Can't Help Falling in Love • Crazy • Faded Love • Happy Trails • I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry • Mama Tried • (Ghost) Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend) • Together Again • Waikiki • Walkin' After Midnight • Won't You Ride in My Little Red Wagon • Your Cheatin' Heart • and more.
Details
Summary
- Instrument:
- Acoustic Guitar Steel Guitar
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Series:
- First 50
- UPC:
- 196288113492
- ISBN:
- 9781705183250
- Format:
- Collection / Songbook
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- Various
- Arrangers:
- Fred Sokolow
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 96
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.237 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.93 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.1136474
By Various. Arranged by Fred Sokolow. Guitar. Country, Pop. Softcover. 96 pages. Hal Leonard #1136474. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1136474).ISBN 9781705183250. UPC: 196288113492. 9.0x12.0x0.237 inches.
This one-of-a-kind collection arranged by Fred Sokolow features accessible, must-know songs for anyone ready to start playing lap steel guitar, or any player wanting to expand their repertoire. Each song is presented in a combination of tab, standard notation, chords, and lyrics for the most popular songs lap steel players like to play. This collection features songs in several tunings, including open G, open E and C6, in these genres: country, Hawaiian, Western swing, rock/pop, folk, and blues. It also includes many transcriptions of solos by famous steel players. Songs include: Back in the Saddle Again • Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain • Can't Help Falling in Love • Crazy • Faded Love • Happy Trails • I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry • Mama Tried • (Ghost) Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend) • Together Again • Waikiki • Walkin' After Midnight • Won't You Ride in My Little Red Wagon • Your Cheatin' Heart • and more.
About First 50
You've been taking lessons, you've got a few chords under your belt, and you're ready to buy a songbook. Now what? Hal Leonard has the answers in its First 50 series. The First 50 series steers new players in the right direction. These books contain easy to intermediate arrangements for must-know songs. Each arrangement is simple and streamlined, yet still captures the essence of the tune.
Song List
Along The Navajo Trail
Back In The Saddle Again
Beautiful Kauai
Beyond The Reef
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
Blue Hawaii
Blue Shadows On The Trail
Can't Help Falling in Love
Cold, Cold Heart
Cool Water
Crazy
Don't Fence Me In
Faded Love
Foolin' 'Round
Happy Trails
Harbor Lights
High Hopes
I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)
I Fall To Pieces
I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
A Maiden's Prayer
Mama Tried
A Mansion On The Hill
Mercury Blues
Mexicali Rose
My Window Faces The South
On The Beach At Waikiki
Rag Doll
The Red River Valley
Red Sails In The Sunset
Remington Ride
(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)
Ridin' Down The Canyon
Right or Wrong
San Antonio Rose
Stay A Little Longer (The Hoedown Fiddle Song)
Steel Guitar Rag
Sweet Leilani
Teardrops In My Heart
Tennessee Waltz
That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine
Together Again
Tumbling Tumbleweeds
Wagon Wheel
Waikiki
Walkin' After Midnight
Won't You Ride In My Little Red Wagon
Your Cheatin' Heart
Similar Sheet Music & Digital Downloads
- More by this Composer:
- Various Various Piano Various Piano Accompaniment Various Piano Solo
- Series:
- First 50
- Instrument:
- Guitar Acoustic Guitar Guitar Steel Guitar
- Artists:
- Various Fred Sokolow
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.8 Rating
9 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2025
I absolutely love this book! As an adult learner, the 'easy to intermediate' arrangements by Fred Sokolow are perfect for my weekend playing. It's incredibly satisfying to play classic country and pop songs like 'Crazy' and 'Your Cheatin' Heart' and have them sound so recognizable. The different tunings add a fun challenge too!
Marcus J.
Dec 17, 2025
A very practical book for gigging. The inclusion of chords and lyrics alongside tab means I can quickly learn or adapt songs on the fly. The arrangements, while simplified, truly capture the essence of these must-know country and pop tunes. Good variety across genres and tunings. Page turns are manageable for a 96-page songbook.
Eleanor S.
Dec 16, 2025
This 'First 50' collection is fantastic for students. The clear combination of tab and standard notation is invaluable for teaching both reading and technique. The accessible, easy to intermediate difficulty level makes it perfect for introducing popular country and pop tunes. The inclusion of multiple tunings like open G and C6 offers great versatility for student exploration.
David K.
Dec 15, 2025
While designed for lap steel, the inclusion of lyrics and chords makes this collection surprisingly useful for vocalists. The streamlined arrangements provide clear harmonic support, and the lap steel parts often outline the melody, making it easy to follow. The diverse tunings and well-known repertoire are excellent for working on varied vocal stylings.
Randy H.
Aug 12, 2024
The book has very clear tablature, and has numerous songs in different tunings
Robert S.
Aug 7, 2024
Very well written and notated book. I’m slightly disappointed it didn’t have a companion CD tho.
Larry T.
Aug 7, 2024
Wish it had video
Daniel M.
May 6, 2024
Great!
Eric J.
Apr 12, 2024
Very cool...I.ust bought a lap guitar then a electric 1 im pickn now what else is there...
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