3-Chord Guitar Songs
The three-chord song is the backbone of popular music — learn three shapes and dozens of songs open up. Browse three-chord guitar songs with charts and step-by-step guides.
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.
GuitarUkulelePiano
E5tap to play
D5tap to play
A5tap to play
Back in Black
AC/DC
BeginnerAC/DC’s comeback anthem with one of the greatest guitar riffs of all time. Three power chords, maximum attitude. Frequently Asked…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Ebtap to play
Bbmtap to play
Fmtap to play
Clocks
Coldplay
AdvancedColdplay’s iconic piano riff is instantly recognizable. Three chords in a repeating arpeggio pattern. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Etap to play
Atap to play
B7tap to play
Folsom Prison Blues
Johnny Cash
BeginnerJohnny Cash’s classic outlaw country anthem. Three chords with a boom-chicka-boom train beat. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Amazing Grace
Traditional
BeginnerThe most recognized hymn in the English language, and often the first worship song guitarists learn. Three chords, a waltz-time…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Jingle Bells
Traditional
BeginnerThe most recognized holiday song in the world, and a perfect beginner guitar song. Three chords and a simple melody…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Silent Night
Traditional
BeginnerThe most beloved Christmas carol, gentle and reverent in 3/4 waltz time. Three chords and a peaceful melody create a…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Feliz Navidad
Jose Feliciano
BeginnerThe most joyful Christmas song ever written, and one of the easiest to play. Three major chords and a Latin-flavored…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Have You Ever Seen the Rain
Creedence Clearwater Revival
AdvancedA Creedence classic with an irresistible groove. Three open chords and a swinging rhythm create one of the most satisfying…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Atap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Three Little Birds
Bob Marley
BeginnerBob Marley’s joyful reggae anthem is sunshine in song form. Three major chords and a laid-back island groove create instant…
GuitarUkulelePiano
G5tap to play
Bb5tap to play
C5tap to play
Smoke on the Water
Deep Purple
BeginnerThe most famous guitar riff in history. Deep Purple’s rock anthem is usually the first thing every guitarist learns. Three…