Learn 24 iconic Australian songs with expert guidance from Justin Sandercoe, featuring complete lyrics, chords, performance tips and selected guitar TAB.
Celebrate the music that has shaped Australia's rock, folk and acoustic scene with JustinGuitar.com Aussie Classics Songbook. Featuring 24 legendary songs from some of Australia's most influential artists, this collection is designed to help developing guitarists build their repertoire while refining rhythm, technique and performance skills.
Created by internationally acclaimed guitar educator Justin Sandercoe, every song includes complete lyrics and chord symbols, accompanied by practical playing tips to help you capture the feel and character of each performance. The book concludes with a dedicated section of full guitar TAB transcriptions, allowing more advanced players to explore classic Australian guitar arrangements in greater detail.
What's Included
- 24 classic Australian songs
- Complete lyrics and chord symbols
- Practical performance tips throughout
- Progressive arrangements for developing guitarists
- Four full guitar TAB transcriptions
- Expert tuition from Justin Sandercoe
- Suitable for self-study or guitar lessons
Complete Song List (24 Songs)
- Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again – The Angels
- Angelina – Tommy Emmanuel
- Beds Are Burning – Midnight Oil
- Better – The Screaming Jets
- Cheap Wine – Cold Chisel
- Cry In Shame – Johnny Diesel & The Injectors
- Don't Change – INXS
- Eagle Rock – Daddy Cool
- Fall At Your Feet – Crowded House
- I Was Only 19 (A Walk In The Green Light) – Redgum
- Into My Arms – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
- Khe Sanh – Cold Chisel
- Like Wow – Wipeout – Hoodoo Gurus
- Riff Raff – AC/DC
- Scarred For Life – Rose Tattoo
- The Special Two – Missy Higgins
- These Days – Powderfinger
- They're Taking It Away – The Angels
- Throw Your Arms Around Me – Hunters & Collectors
- Thunderstruck – AC/DC
- To Her Door – Paul Kelly
- Waltzing Matilda – Traditional
- What's My Scene – Hoodoo Gurus
- Zebra – John Butler Trio
Difficulty
Beginner to Intermediate
Suitable for guitarists who know the basics and are looking to expand their repertoire with iconic Australian songs while improving rhythm, chord changes and overall performance confidence.
Arranged For
- Guitar
- Chord Symbols
- Lyrics
- Guitar TAB (selected songs)
Perfect For
- Fans of Australian music
- Beginner and developing guitarists
- Self-taught players
- Guitar teachers and students
- Building an Australian song repertoire
- Learning classic rock, folk and acoustic favourites
Why You'll Love It
There's something special about playing songs that have become part of Australia's musical identity. Justin Sandercoe combines practical teaching with a thoughtfully selected collection of classics, helping you develop your playing while learning songs that have stood the test of time. The included performance tips and TAB transcriptions make this much more than a chord book—it's a valuable learning resource you'll return to again and again.
