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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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Remember You

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and poignant song by Zach Bryan about memory and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Right Back to It

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective love song about commitment and returning to each other through life’s seasons by Zach Bryan. Beginner difficulty in…
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Ripped Pants

SpongeBob SquarePants
Advanced
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A comedic song from the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants about a beachside fashion faux pas. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Risk

Gracie Abrams
Advanced
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A poignant song by Gracie Abrams about the vulnerability of opening up to someone new. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Rock Salt and Nails

Utah Phillips
Intermediate
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A haunting folk ballad by Utah Phillips about a man’s bitter loneliness and heartbreak. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Rock with You

Michael Jackson
Intermediate
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Michael Jackson’s smooth disco classic about romantic connection and dancing. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Roslyn

Bon Iver & St. Vincent
Advanced
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A haunting duet by Bon Iver and St. Vincent about longing and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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Pigs on the Wing

Pink Floyd
Intermediate
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A tender acoustic ballad from Pink Floyd’s “Animals” album. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Pink Skies

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and hopeful song by Zach Bryan about finding peace and moving forward. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Please Be Rude

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A heartfelt plea for honesty from Zach Bryan’s catalog. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Practice tip: The chords…

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