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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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Kiss Me

Sixpence None the Richer
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Sixpence None the Richer’s dreamy pop hit became a rom-com staple. The simple, jangly guitar arrangement and sweet melody make…
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I Want It That Way

Backstreet Boys
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The Backstreet Boys’ most iconic song features a timeless pop melody and simple chord progression. It’s one of the most…
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Time After Time

Cyndi Lauper
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Cyndi Lauper’s timeless ballad is one of the most beautiful pop songs ever written. The simple four-chord progression supports an…
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My Love Mine All Mine

Mitski
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Mitski’s tender love song became a massive viral hit with its simple chord structure and deeply emotional lyrics about love…
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Glimpse of Us

Joji
Intermediate
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Joji’s piano-driven ballad about seeing an old love in someone new became a massive hit. The guitar arrangement uses four…
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Northern Attitude

Noah Kahan
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Noah Kahan’s reflective track from his breakthrough album “Stick Season” features warm folk-pop strumming and deeply personal lyrics about self-awareness…
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End of Beginning

Djo
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Djo (Joe Keery’s musical project) delivered this dreamy, nostalgic track that went massively viral. The simple four-chord progression creates a…
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Cigarette Daydreams

Cage The Elephant
Intermediate
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Cage The Elephant’s mellow, nostalgic track is a fan favorite with its simple chord progression and dreamy atmosphere. It’s one…
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Please Please Please

Sabrina Carpenter
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Sabrina Carpenter’s massive 2024 hit uses a simple four-chord loop that makes it perfect for beginners. The song has a…
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Sailor Song

Gigi Perez
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Gigi Perez’s viral hit “Sailor Song” features a beautiful, emotional melody over four simple chords. The song’s nautical imagery and…

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