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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Happier
Olivia Rodrigo
Advanced“Happier” is one of the most vulnerable tracks on Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR album. This gentle acoustic ballad uses four simple…
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No Surprises
Radiohead
AdvancedRadiohead’s lullaby-like masterpiece has a deceptively gentle sound with dark lyrics underneath. The glockenspiel-inspired guitar riff is iconic and the…
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High and Dry
Radiohead
AdvancedOne of Radiohead’s most accessible songs, “High and Dry” is a straightforward acoustic rock song with a simple four-chord progression…
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Heart Shaped Box
Nirvana
AdvancedNirvana’s dark, powerful single from In Utero has a droning, hypnotic quality. The unusual A-to-F movement gives the song its…
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Just Like Heaven
The Cure
AdvancedThe Cure’s most beloved song features one of the most iconic guitar intros in alternative rock history. The jangly, shimmering…
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Say It Ain’t So
Weezer
AdvancedWeezer’s emotional rock anthem from the Blue Album builds from a quiet, clean intro into a massive distorted chorus. It’s…
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Island in the Sun
Weezer
IntermediateWeezer’s sunny, feel-good hit is one of the easiest rock songs to learn. The four-chord pattern repeats throughout with a…
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Basket Case
Green Day
AdvancedGreen Day’s breakthrough punk-pop anthem is fast, fun, and full of energy. The song about anxiety and panic attacks became…
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Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Tears for Fears
AdvancedTears for Fears’ biggest hit has one of the most recognizable guitar intros in 80s pop. The song’s driving rhythm…
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Kiss Me
Sixpence None the Richer
AdvancedSixpence None the Richer’s dreamy pop hit became a rom-com staple. The simple, jangly guitar arrangement and sweet melody make…