4-Chord Guitar Songs

Browse 4-chord guitar songs with chord diagrams, tabs, and playing guides for guitar, ukulele, and piano.

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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Hey Soul Sister

Train
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This song was practically made for ukulele. Four simple chords and an irresistibly catchy melody.
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No Woman No Cry

Bob Marley
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Bob Marley’s reggae classic uses the same four chords as Let It Be but with a completely different feel. The…
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Zombie

The Cranberries
Intermediate
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Dolores O’Riordan’s protest anthem loops four open chords with an unforgettable vocal. One of the best 4-chord rock songs.
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With or Without You

U2
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U2’s arena anthem loops four chords throughout the entire song. The Bm barre chord is the only challenge.
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Numb

Linkin Park
Intermediate
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Linkin Park’s biggest hit is built on four simple open chords. The emotional weight comes from Chester’s vocal, not complex…
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Counting Stars

OneRepublic
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OneRepublic’s massive pop hit loops four chords from start to finish. Great for acoustic guitar, ukulele, and piano.
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Smells Like Teen Spirit

Nirvana
Intermediate
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The grunge anthem that defined a generation. Four power chords, one legendary riff.
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Seven Nation Army

The White Stripes
Intermediate
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That iconic riff is one of the most recognizable in rock history. The song is simpler than it sounds.
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Highway to Hell

AC/DC
Intermediate
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The ultimate road trip anthem. Four power chords with Angus Young’s signature palm-muted crunch.
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Enter Sandman

Metallica
Intermediate
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Metallica’s most famous riff launched a million air guitar performances. The intro is pure power chord magic.