With papers and midterms hitting hard, we could all use some time relax. Whether you’re a classical kind of person or the person who’ll belt out a lady power anthem or anyone in between, there’s nothing like music to take the stress away. But if you’re exhausted and only want to low key jam, here are 10 acoustic cover songs to help you unwind.
1. Your Song- Ellie Goulding (Originally by Elton John)
Best part: Her run on the word “wonderful”.
2. Billie Jean- The Civil Wars (Originally by Michael Jackson)
Best part: Joy Williams’ effortless harmonies.
3. Hot in Herre- Jenny Owen Youngs (Originally by Nelly)
Best part: every time you realize this is “Hot in Herre”.
4. Already Gone- Sleeping at Last (Originally by Kelly Clarkson)
Best part: listening to this on repeat and crying over the Grey’s Anatomy episode it was in (“We were always meant to say goodbye” *bawls*).
5. Can’t Help Falling in Love- Ingrid Michaelson (Originally by Elvis Presley)
Best part: 2:27 to the end *chills*.
6. Rocket Man- My Morning Jacket (Originally by Elton John)
Best part: the fade out at the end.
7. Cool Kids/Riptide- Less Is More & The Queen and King (“Cool Kids” originally by Echosmith, “Riptide” originally by Vance Joy)
Best part: when they switch over to “Cool Kids” at 1:45.
8. Toxic- The Chapin Sisters (Originally by Britney Spears)
Best part: “Too high/ Can’t come down”.
9. Earned It- Megan Davies & Cameron Bedell (Originally by The Weeknd)
Best part: the back-and-forth in the chorus.
10. What Do You Mean- Kina Grannis (Originally by Justin Bieber)
Best part: Kina Grannis’ flawless voice (Honorable mention: the percussion!).
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