What are good songs to sing at a retirement home?
Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at
6:21 pm
I’m playing guitar and singing at a local retirement home in late October, but I don’t know what songs I could play that they would like. The only one I have on my list is Walking in Memphis, and I’m doing that for sure. Other than that, I have no clue. I need suggestions please!
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Don’t be cruel – Elvis Presley
Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly
Maggie May – Rod Stewart
Mrs. Robinson – Simon and Garfunkel
Just Like Heaven – The Cure
All I do is dream – The Everly Brothers
Dream Lover – Bobby Darin
Big River – Johnny Cash
Wouldn’t it Be Nice – The beach boys
i work at a retirement home! sometimes we get people coming in to perform…do a lot of older classics, ray charles kinda stuff. just things they would know..good luck!
Dean Martin.
Over the rainbow
How about some old standards from the 30′s, 40′s and 50′s? Google them. They usually are not that complicated.
I play and sing once a month at a local senior citizen home and get the greatest participation when playing old Hymn’s.
By far their favorite song is “In the Garden” it’s easy – just G, C, D, Em, and A. Everybody sings, some cry.
Alan Jackson did a CD of old Hymns; you’ll find him on YouTube. Never heard of “In the Garden” or Alan Jackson until I asked the residents what songs they wanted to hear and researched the songs.
“What A Friend We Have in Jesus” is very, very easy – just D, G and A7.
“The Old Rugged Cross” not too difficult just A, D, & E.
Might get group participation with old folk songs ~ Kum Ba Ya (G, C & D7), or This Land is Your Land ( G, D, A7, D & D7) .
I play for an hour, so have lot’s more songs.
Good Luck and Have Fun!