ChordSongs

Beginner Guitar Songs

Beginner guitar songs use open chords and simple, repeating rhythms — the fastest path from your first chord to a real song. Browse beginner-friendly songs with chord diagrams, strum patterns and step-by-step guides. See our guide to easy acoustic guitar songs for beginners →

Beginner Guitar Songs – Chord Charts & Tabs

Browse 1370 beginner songs with chord charts and diagrams. Beginner songs are perfect for players just starting out, with step-by-step chord guides and playing tips for every instrument.

GuitarUkulelePiano
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Dtap to play

What’s Up

4 Non Blondes
Advanced
Add fingerpicking arpeggios for texture
An iconic 90s anthem with just three chords repeating throughout the entire song. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play

Anyone Else but You

The Moldy Peaches
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Made famous by the film “Juno,” this quirky indie duet uses just two chords through most of the song. Frequently…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Dmtap to play
Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
Ftap to play

Life Is a Highway

Tom Cochrane
Advanced
Add fingerpicking arpeggios for texture
An infectious road-trip anthem made popular again by Rascal Flatts for the movie “Cars.” Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play

All Hail King Jesus

Jeremy Riddle
Advanced
Add fingerpicking arpeggios for texture
A powerful declaration of praise with a simple, singable melody. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to play…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play

Blessed Assurance

Traditional Hymn
Advanced
Add fingerpicking arpeggios for texture
One of the most beloved hymns ever written, with a joyful melody and timeless lyrics of faith. Frequently Asked Questions…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Emtap to play

Be Thou My Vision

Traditional Hymn
Advanced
Add fingerpicking arpeggios for texture
An ancient Irish hymn dating back over 1,000 years, with a beautiful lilting melody. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play

Hosanna

Hillsong Worship
Advanced
Add fingerpicking arpeggios for texture
A powerful worship anthem about surrendering to God’s purposes. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to play "Hosanna"?…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play

How He Loves

David Crowder Band
Advanced
Add fingerpicking arpeggios for texture
An intense worship song about the overwhelming, relentless love of God. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Emtap to play
Dmtap to play

Mighty Name of Jesus

Bethel Music
Advanced
Add fingerpicking arpeggios for texture
A triumphant declaration about the power and authority found in the name of Jesus. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Jesus Paid It All

Traditional Hymn
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A classic hymn about grace and redemption. Often performed in a modern arrangement. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you…

Browse by Difficulty

AdvancedBeginnerEasyIntermediate