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.
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.
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.
GuitarUkulelePiano
D5tap to play
Bb5tap to play
F5tap to play
Killing in the Name
Rage Against the Machine
BeginnerDrop-D power chord mayhem from Rage Against the Machine. The riff is iconic and surprisingly accessible.
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…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
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…
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…