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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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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
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
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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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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Heading South

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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Zach Bryan’s heartfelt country folk song about moving on and finding direction. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Joy to the World

Traditional
Intermediate
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The beloved Christmas hymn celebrating the birth of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Spring Into Summer

The Castellows
Intermediate
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The Castellows’ upbeat country song about embracing the changing seasons and new beginnings. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Jersey Giant

Tyler Childers
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Tyler Childers’ evocative Appalachian country song with rich storytelling. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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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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