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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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Northern Attitude

Noah Kahan
Intermediate
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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
Advanced
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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
Advanced
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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
Advanced
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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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Pink Pony Club

Chappell Roan
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Chappell Roan’s breakout anthem is a soaring pop song about chasing dreams. The four-chord structure keeps it accessible while the…
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Someone You Loved

Lewis Capaldi
Advanced
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Lewis Capaldi’s emotional powerhouse hit uses four simple chords throughout. The song builds from a gentle piano-style intro to a…
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Hymn of Heaven

Phil Wickham
Intermediate
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A beautiful vision of heaven and the hope of eternal worship. Phil Wickham paints a picture of the day when…
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Death Was Arrested

North Point Worship
Intermediate
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A triumphant declaration of victory over death through Jesus Christ. This North Point Worship anthem has a driving, celebratory feel.…
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Rest on Us

Maverick City Music
Intermediate
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A beautiful prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to rest upon the gathered people. This Maverick City Music song has a…

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