3-Chord Guitar Songs
Browse 3-chord guitar songs with chord diagrams, tabs, and playing guides for guitar, ukulele, and piano.
3-Chord Guitar Songs – Chord Charts & Tabs
Discover 100 songs that use 3 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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You Are My Sunshine
Traditional
AdvancedThe ultimate first ukulele song. Three chords, a universally known melody, and a tempo slow enough that even brand-new players…
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Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
Green Day
BeginnerGreen Day’s acoustic departure became one of the defining songs of a generation. Played at graduations and farewells worldwide, it…
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Ring of Fire
Johnny Cash
BeginnerJohnny Cash’s country classic with its distinctive mariachi-style horn line. Three chords and a driving rhythm create one of country…
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Jolene
Dolly Parton
BeginnerDolly Parton’s desperate plea is one of the greatest country songs ever written. The driving rhythm and emotional intensity make…
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Tennessee Whiskey
Chris Stapleton
AdvancedChris Stapleton’s soulful country-blues classic uses just three chords to create an emotionally powerful experience. The slow tempo and bluesy…
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Riptide
Vance Joy
BeginnerVance Joy’s indie hit took the world by storm with its catchy ukulele-driven melody. On guitar, the three minor and…
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Sweet Home Alabama
Lynyrd Skynyrd
BeginnerA Southern rock anthem with one of the most recognizable riffs in guitar history. Just three chords in a repeating…
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Wild Thing
The Troggs
BeginnerThe ultimate three-chord rock song. If you know A, D, and E, you can play Wild Thing. The driving rhythm…
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Bad Moon Rising
Creedence Clearwater Revival
BeginnerA Creedence Clearwater Revival classic that sounds complex but uses just three chords. The upbeat tempo and driving rhythm make…
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Blowin’ in the Wind
Bob Dylan
BeginnerBob Dylan’s protest anthem remains as relevant today as when it was written in 1962. Three chords, a harmonica, and…