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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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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
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
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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Sister Golden Hair

America
Advanced
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America’s power-pop classic about a complicated relationship. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Fire and Rain

James Taylor
Advanced
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James Taylor’s deeply personal folk classic about loss and perseverance. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Turn the Page

Bob Seger
Intermediate
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Bob Seger’s powerful ballad about life on the road as a traveling musician. Beginner difficulty in the key of Em.…
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Wicked Game

Chris Isaak
Advanced
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Chris Isaak’s hauntingly beautiful rock ballad with shimmering guitar. Beginner difficulty in the key of Bm. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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The Gambler

Kenny Rogers
Advanced
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Kenny Rogers’ iconic country storytelling classic about life advice from a stranger. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Family Tradition

Hank Williams Jr.
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Hank Williams Jr.’s outlaw country anthem about carrying on the family legacy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Broken Window Serenade

Whiskey Myers
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Whiskey Myers’ soulful Southern rock ballad with raw emotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Ventura Highway

America
Intermediate
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America’s breezy folk-rock classic with a laid-back California vibe. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…

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