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2-Chord Guitar Songs

Two-chord songs are the ideal next step: one simple change, endless practice. Browse two-chord guitar songs with chord diagrams and beginner guides.

2-Chord Guitar Songs – Chord Charts & Tabs

Discover 23 songs that use 2 chords. Fewer chords means faster learning — each song below includes full chord diagrams, strumming patterns, and tabs for guitar, ukulele, piano, banjo, and mandolin.

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Boom Boom

John Lee Hooker
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to play "Boom Boom"? You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: E and A.…
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Polly Wolly Doodle

Traditional
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to play "Polly Wolly Doodle"? You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: C and…
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Kumbaya

Traditional
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to play "Kumbaya"? You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: D and A. Is…
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Something in the Way

Nirvana
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to play "Something in the Way"? You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: Em…
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Boil Them Cabbage Down

Traditional
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
The simplest banjo/mandolin tune — just two chords. Perfect first song for banjo beginners. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Achy Breaky Heart

Billy Ray Cyrus
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
The 90s country line dance anthem uses only two chords throughout. Perfect for absolute beginners on any instrument. Frequently Asked…
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Born in the U.S.A.

Bruce Springsteen
Advanced
Add fingerpicking arpeggios for texture
Despite its huge stadium sound, Springsteen’s anthem uses only two chords. The power comes from the rhythm and vocal delivery.…
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Fever

Peggy Lee
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Sultry, jazzy classic with just two chords and finger snaps. Works beautifully on guitar, ukulele, and piano. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Eleanor Rigby

The Beatles
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
One of the Beatles’ darkest songs built on just Em and C. A masterclass in how two chords can create…
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Iko Iko

The Dixie Cups
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
New Orleans party anthem with only two chords. Irresistibly fun on guitar, ukulele, or piano. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…

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