[Grabs Your Heart] A Compilation of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2025]

SnowRed Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Snow (Hey Oh) (Official Music Video)

This song, included on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2006 album Stadium Arcadium, comes from a band affectionately known here in Japan as “Recchiri.” While the Chili Peppers are known for producing a wide range of classics—from hard-hitting funk tunes to mellow ballads—this track highlights their mellower side.

John Frusciante’s guitar in the intro isn’t flashy, but it stands out for its meticulous craftsmanship, demanding precise alternate picking.

Master Of PuppetsMetallica

Metallica-Master Of Puppets (Lyrics)

One of the most famous songs in heavy metal history, it leaves a powerful impact right from the very start.

Released by Metallica in 1986 on their masterpiece Master of Puppets, it’s the title track and a live staple.

While it’s not as fast in BPM as the opener Battery, James Hetfield’s incredibly strong right hand powering through the intro riff with relentless downpicking is astonishing.

And from the first verse, their effortless use of odd time signatures is nothing short of brilliant.

Little WingJimi Hendrix

Little Wing

Among the songs left by Jimi Hendrix—the god of the electric guitar and an eternal guitar hero—this is a particularly simple, compact, and melodic ballad.

The intro, with its distinctly Hendrix-like use of sparkling counter-melodies woven into the main line and its exquisite chordal obbligato, can be called a legendary phrase in rock history.

If you can learn to play it solidly, you’ll likely feel a real sense of satisfaction—enough to know you’ve grown as a guitarist.

AHHH HALil Durk

Lil Durk – AHHH HA (Official Music Video)

I’d like to introduce “AHHH HA” as a song with a slightly unusual intro.

It’s a track by Lil Durk and serves as a response to YoungBoy’s “Bring The Hook.” “Bring The Hook” contains disses aimed at Lil Durk’s friend, the late King Von, and this song counters those with some very strong language.

In the intro, it also prefaces that the lyrics are fictional.

When Doves CryPrince

Prince and the Revolution – When Doves Cry (Official Music Video)

This is the lead single from the landmark, monster album Purple Rain and a celebrated masterpiece widely regarded as one of Prince’s signature songs.

Even the Japanese title—“Beat ni Dakarete,” with its distinctly ’80s vibe—is fantastic.

Although Prince handled the instrumentation himself, that cool, hard-rock-style guitar you hear in the intro actually never returns after those opening bars.

In fact, the bass is completely omitted as well.

Take a fresh listen to the unique sensibility that turns this sparse, synth-driven arrangement into a flawless track.

Wanted Dead Or AliveBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Wanted Dead Or Alive (Official Music Video)

Bon Jovi is a rock band that’s hugely popular in Japan as well.

They’re one of America’s representative hard rock bands and have produced numerous classic songs to this day.

Among their works, a standout track I especially recommend for its cool intro is “Wanted Dead or Alive.” It’s a power ballad rooted in glam metal, but its intro—beginning with a blues-like guitar sound—creates a uniquely atmospheric vibe.

It’s an incredibly stylish and cool piece, so be sure to check it out.

Dance the NightDua Lipa

Dua Lipa – Dance The Night (From Barbie The Album) [Official Music Video]

The moment the dazzling, 70s disco-style string intro bursts in, listeners are instantly drawn into Dua Lipa’s music! Released as the lead single from the soundtrack Barbie the Album for the 2023 film Barbie, it became one of the year’s biggest hits.

Blending pop and disco elements, the track celebrates the joy of dancing the night away and self-expression—perfect for amping up any party.

The lyrics contrast inner emotions with outward sparkle, portraying a determined spirit that stands strong in the face of challenges.

With its bright, uplifting message, this song is sure to give listeners energy and courage.