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4-Chord Guitar Songs

Four chords power an astonishing number of hits — often the same four in a different order. Browse four-chord guitar songs with chord diagrams and playing tips.

4-Chord Guitar Songs – Chord Charts & Tabs

Discover 1090 songs that use 4 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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Gratitude

Brandon Lake
Intermediate
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An energetic worship anthem about choosing gratitude as a lifestyle. Simple chord progression with a powerful build. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Lady May

Tyler Childers
Intermediate
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A gorgeous country ballad about love and devotion from Tyler Childers’ landmark album Purgatory. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Love Story

Taylor Swift
Advanced
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Taylor Swift’s iconic Romeo and Juliet-inspired hit. Four chords make this an easy crowd-pleaser. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Sweet Caroline

Neil Diamond
Advanced
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The ultimate crowd singalong song. Simple chords and everyone knows the “ba ba ba” part. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Linger

The Cranberries
Intermediate
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The Cranberries’ dreamy debut hit with a simple four-chord progression and Dolores O’Riordan’s unforgettable vocals. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Goodness of God

Bethel Music
Advanced
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One of the most popular modern worship songs, “Goodness of God” uses just four simple chords in a powerful, singable…
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Stick Season

Noah Kahan
Advanced
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Noah Kahan’s breakout hit uses four chords with a driving folk-pop feel. The fingerpicking pattern in the intro gives way…
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Something in the Orange

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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Zach Bryan’s haunting ballad uses four open chords with emotional fingerpicking that builds throughout the song. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Holy Forever

Chris Tomlin
Intermediate
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A modern worship anthem declaring God’s eternal holiness. Simple four-chord structure makes it accessible for any worship team. Frequently Asked…
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Don’t Stop Believin’

Journey
Advanced
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One of the greatest rock anthems ever. The iconic piano intro translates well to guitar with these four chords. Frequently…

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