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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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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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Angels We Have Heard on High

Traditional
Intermediate
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The joyous Christmas carol featuring the iconic ‘Gloria’ refrain. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Away in a Manger

Traditional
Advanced
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The gentle Christmas lullaby about the infant Jesus in the manger. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…
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O Come All Ye Faithful

Traditional
Advanced
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The majestic Christmas processional hymn calling the faithful to Bethlehem. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Blue Christmas

Elvis Presley
Intermediate
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Elvis Presley’s classic holiday ballad about missing someone at Christmas. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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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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Until I Found You

Stephen Sanchez
Intermediate
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Stephen Sanchez’s vintage-inspired romantic ballad with a timeless feel. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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That’s So True

Gracie Abrams
Advanced
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Gracie Abrams’ catchy indie-pop confessional about complicated feelings. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Slipping Through My Fingers

ABBA
Advanced
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ABBA’s tender, bittersweet song about watching a child grow up and the passage of time. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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California Dreamin’

The Mamas & The Papas
Advanced
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The Mamas & The Papas’ iconic folk-rock song about longing for warmth and sunshine. Beginner difficulty in the key of…

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