10 Songs Every Gigging Musician Needs (Tested in 1000+ Gigs)

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Tabs I use in this video
1. Mr Brightside https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/...
2. Yellow https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/...
3. Proud Mary https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/...
4. Don't Stop Believin https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/...
5. Gimme Gimme Gimme (Transpose to -5) https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/...
6. Jolene https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/...
7. Iris (transpose to +5) https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/...
8. Livin' On A Prayer https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/...
9. Stuck In The Middle With You https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/...
10. What's Up https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/...


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These are the songs that actually work — tested in over 1000 live gigs across pubs, bars, tourist spots, and tough crowds.

If you're building your setlist for acoustic gigs, pub shows, or solo performances — these 10 songs consistently get people clapping, singing, and shouting for more.

Whether you're dealing with a quiet room or a packed house, these tunes will give you the energy, momentum, and connection every gigging musician needs.

🎸 In this video, I’ll break down:

Why each song works live

When to play them in your set

The key I recommend for each one

How to deliver them for maximum crowd engagement


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