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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Ocean Eyes

Billie Eilish
Intermediate
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The song that launched Billie Eilish’s career, “Ocean Eyes” is a dreamy, ethereal pop song written by her brother Finneas.…
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High and Dry

Radiohead
Advanced
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One 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
Advanced
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Nirvana’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
Advanced
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The 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
Advanced
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Weezer’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
Intermediate
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Weezer’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
Advanced
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Green 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
Advanced
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Tears 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
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Sixpence None the Richer’s dreamy pop hit became a rom-com staple. The simple, jangly guitar arrangement and sweet melody make…
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I Want It That Way

Backstreet Boys
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The Backstreet Boys’ most iconic song features a timeless pop melody and simple chord progression. It’s one of the most…