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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Jesus My Everything

Housefires
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A worship song by Housefires that expresses a deep, personal devotion to Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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I Am Barabbas

Maverick City Music
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A powerful worship song by Maverick City Music about receiving undeserved grace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Jigsaw Falling into Place

Radiohead
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A driving, anxious art-rock song by Radiohead about a night out spiraling into chaos. Intermediate difficulty in the key of…
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I Knew It I Know You

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and raw love song by Zach Bryan about recognizing a destined connection. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Just in Case

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and poignant song by Zach Bryan about love, loss, and holding on to hope. Beginner difficulty in the…
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I Know the End

Phoebe Bridgers
Advanced
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Phoebe Bridgers’ epic, apocalyptic ballad builds from quiet reflection to a cathartic scream. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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I Lava You

Kuana Torres Kahele
Advanced
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A sweet love song from the Pixar short film “Lava,” written and performed by Kuana Torres Kahele. Beginner difficulty in…
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I Miss You

Blink-182
Advanced
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Blink-182’s atmospheric and haunting song about longing and absence. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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I’m No Stranger to the Rain

Keith Whitley
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Keith Whitley’s classic country ballad about resilience in the face of hardship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Practice…
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I’m Not That Girl

Idina Menzel
Advanced
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A poignant ballad from the musical Wicked, performed by Idina Menzel. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…