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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Sweet Virginia

The Rolling Stones
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
The Rolling Stones’ laid-back country-rock ode to getting by. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Take It on the Run

REO Speedwagon
Intermediate
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REO Speedwagon’s classic rock hit about hearing rumors and confronting a lover. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Sugaree

Grateful Dead
Advanced
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A classic Grateful Dead song about a plea for loyalty and secrecy. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently…
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Sugar Magnolia

Grateful Dead
Intermediate
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“Sugar Magnolia” is a classic Grateful Dead tune with a bright, upbeat feel. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.…
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Sinking Deep

Hillsong Young and Free
Intermediate
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A passionate worship song about being overwhelmed by God’s presence by Hillsong Young and Free. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Southern Nights

Glen Campbell
Intermediate
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Glen Campbell’s breezy and nostalgic ode to the comforting memories of the American South. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Springsteen

Eric Church
Intermediate
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Eric Church’s nostalgic hit about love and memories tied to Bruce Springsteen’s music. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Still the One

Shania Twain
Intermediate
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Shania Twain’s upbeat and enduring love anthem from the ’90s. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Story of My Life

One Direction
Advanced
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One Direction’s reflective pop song about memories and growing up. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Such Great Heights

The Postal Service
Advanced
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The Postal Service’s iconic indie-electronic song about love and connection from a distance. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…