Help me choose a song for a competition

[Ciprian]

I was thinking about participating in a school contest and I need to choose a song, here are the requirements:

1. The song must be folk/folk-ish.
2. Length: as small as possible , something like 2-3 minutes.
3. It must have rhythm, lead (this is the one I plan on doing - preferably very easy) & vocal sections. They must be easy, 'cause I'm a beginner & I need to learn it in only a few days.

Thanks.

 

[Shawn]

Folk? I like Jim Croce. He's awesome.

Or you could do some America. Horse With No Name would be cool.

 

[Shawn]

Here are some vids too~

Jim Croce

America

 

[Ciprian]

Thanks Shawn! I'll look at those.

 

[Shawn]

No problem, Ciprian. I love those artists. Another good artist is James Taylor, you could look up some of his stuff too.

 

[Metal Ken]

Blackmore's night \m/

 

[Ciprian]

Blackmore's night \m/

Thanks. Is there a particular song that you'd recommend?

 

[Stitch]

I doubt its folk, and definitely not easy without a weird twelve string, but I love a bit of Crosby, Stills, Nash (&Young)


Just me then.

 

[ShadeOGreen]

On the Road Again by Willie Nelson maybe? The solo isnt too tough either.

 

[Drew]

I've always thought Nick Drake's "Cello Song" was gorgeous.