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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.

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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Brenda Lee
Advanced
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Brenda Lee’s upbeat Christmas classic that’s been a holiday staple since 1958. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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I’ll Be Home for Christmas

Traditional
Advanced
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The nostalgic World War II-era Christmas classic about longing to be home for the holidays. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Rainbow Connection

Kermit the Frog
Advanced
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Kermit the Frog’s whimsical and beloved song from The Muppet Movie. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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White Christmas

Bing Crosby
Advanced
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Bing Crosby’s timeless holiday classic and the best-selling single of all time. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Traditional
Intermediate
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The beloved Christmas hymn celebrating the birth of Christ with triumphant joy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Goodbye Yesterday

Tyler Hubbard
Intermediate
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Tyler Hubbard’s reflective country song about letting go of the past and moving forward. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Burn Burn Burn

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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Zach Bryan’s fiery country-folk anthem about living life with reckless passion. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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The Subway

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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Zach Bryan’s introspective folk song with urban imagery and raw honesty. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Ceilings

Lizzy McAlpine
Advanced
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Lizzy McAlpine’s dreamy indie-folk song about the fragile nature of new love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Lost Boy

Ruth B
Advanced
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Ruth B’s enchanting indie-pop ballad inspired by Peter Pan. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am. Frequently Asked Questions What…

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