Rupert Holmes - (Escape) The Pina Colada Song

How to play Rupert Holmes - (Escape) The Pina Colada Song by Unknown on guitar

This song is a fun beginner play-along because the groove is easy to lock into and the progression feels catchy right away. You get a relaxed, upbeat feel that makes it satisfying to strum along with from the start.

Most of the chart uses open shapes, so your left hand can stay comfortable while you focus on clean changes. The harder barre shapes do show up later, so watch for those shifts and be ready to move from the easier open chords into the tighter grip without rushing.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until the changes feel smooth. Then add the rest of the song in small sections, keeping your strum steady, and only bring it up to full speed once your hands can move cleanly through the chord changes.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.