Detail 01
Fake book format
One page per song: melody line, lyrics, chord symbols. You supply the arrangement rather than reading it.
Product detailSKU #1274034475541
Hal LeonardThe Easy Country Fake Book - Melody, Lyrics and Simplified Chords for 100 Songs
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 184-page fake book with melody, lyrics and simplified chords for 100 country songs. For casual players who want volume of material over exact arrangements.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Campfire, singalong and open-mic players needing lots of songs fast
- Beginners who know basic open chords and want repertoire
- Singers who need melody lines and lyrics on one page
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want note-for-note tab of the original guitar parts
- Anyone needing full piano arrangements or written-out solos
- Readers who dislike simplified chord substitutions
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Simplified chords
Complex voicings reduced to basic shapes, so open-chord players can get through songs at the cost of exact harmony.
Detail 03
184 pages, 100 songs
Under two pages per song. Compact enough to carry, dense enough that page turns are rare mid-song.
Detail 04
12 x 9 inch softcover
Large page area keeps type readable on a stand; softcover lies flatter than hardbound but wears at the spine.
Detail 05
Melody and lyrics included
Works for a singer alone or a player accompanying one, not just for solo instrumental practice.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No tab — chords are symbols, so you need to know the shapes
- 02No audio, backing tracks or download codes included
- 03Softcover spine will need breaking in to stay open on a stand
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is a fake book?
A collection giving melody, lyrics and chord symbols only. You build the accompaniment yourself. It trades arrangement detail for many more songs per volume.
02Can I use this on piano?
Yes. Melody plus chord symbols works for any chording instrument — piano, guitar, ukulele, accordion.
03Is it good for a complete beginner?
If you already know basic open chords, yes. If you have never fretted a chord, start with a method book first.
04Are the guitar solos written out?
No. You get the vocal melody and chord symbols, not transcribed lead parts.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Melody, Lyrics and Simplified Chords for 100 Songs
3 detailsSize & weight
- Book Length
- 184 pages
- Length
- 12 inch
- Width
- 9 inch
2 detailsOther
- Format
- Softcover
- Sbn
- 1423435672
