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.

GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Deeper Than the Holler

Randy Travis
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A classic country love song by Randy Travis comparing the depth of his feelings to rural imagery. Beginner difficulty in…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Defender

Rita Springer
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A powerful worship anthem by Rita Springer declaring God’s faithfulness as our protector. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Cmaj7tap to play
Am7tap to play
Dm7tap to play
G7tap to play

Christmas Time Is Here

Vince Guaraldi
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Vince Guaraldi’s wistful and beloved jazz instrumental tune from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with lyrics added later. Intermediate difficulty in…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Coal

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A reflective and gritty song by Zach Bryan about hard work and legacy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play

Coffee

Sylvan Esso
Advanced
Add fingerpicking arpeggios for texture
Sylvan Esso’s minimalist electronic pop song about longing and connection. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Cornelia Street

Taylor Swift
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Taylor Swift’s nostalgic song about a fragile love and the memories tied to a specific place. Beginner difficulty in the…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Cornerstone

Hillsong Worship
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A powerful worship anthem by Hillsong Worship declaring Christ as our foundation. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play

Breakeven

The Script
Advanced
Add fingerpicking arpeggios for texture
A heartfelt pop-rock ballad by The Script about the unequal pain of a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Counting My Blessings

Seph Schlueter
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A worshipful song of gratitude by Seph Schlueter. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Broken Halos

Chris Stapleton
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Chris Stapleton’s reflective song about loss and finding peace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…