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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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How Far I’ll Go

Lin-Manuel Miranda
Advanced
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Moana’s empowering anthem written by Lin-Manuel Miranda captures the call of the ocean and the desire to explore beyond the…
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When Will My Life Begin

Alan Menken
Intermediate
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Rapunzel’s charming opening number from Disney’s Tangled is an upbeat, bouncy song about daily routines and dreaming of more. Fun…
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I See the Light

Alan Menken
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The romantic lantern scene song from Disney’s Tangled, “I See the Light” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.…
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Remember Me (Coco)

Kristen Anderson-Lopez
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The Oscar-winning song from Pixar’s Coco, “Remember Me” is a tender lullaby about the bonds that transcend even death. The…
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Proud Mary

CCR / Tina Turner
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“Proud Mary” is a classic rock anthem originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival and later made iconic by Tina Turner. The…
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Eye of the Tiger

Survivor
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The ultimate motivational rock anthem, “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor was written for Rocky III and has become one…
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Suspicious Minds

Elvis Presley
Intermediate
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Elvis Presley’s last #1 hit, “Suspicious Minds” is a dramatic, building rock song about trust and jealousy. The iconic arrangement…
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Back to December

Taylor Swift
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One of Taylor Swift’s most beloved ballads, “Back to December” is a rare apology song from Swift. Widely believed to…
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Cardigan

Taylor Swift
Intermediate
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The lead single from Taylor Swift’s critically acclaimed Folklore album, “Cardigan” has an intimate, nostalgic quality. The song tells a…
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Wildflower

Billie Eilish
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Billie Eilish’s haunting “Wildflower” from Hit Me Hard and Soft uses four familiar chords with her signature intimate vocal delivery.…

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