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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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Lady May

Tyler Childers
Intermediate
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A gorgeous country ballad about love and devotion from Tyler Childers’ landmark album Purgatory. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Beautiful Things

Benson Boone
Intermediate
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Benson Boone’s emotional breakthrough hit about the fear of losing everything good in your life. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Take It Easy

Eagles
Advanced
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The Eagles’ debut single and an essential campfire song. A feel-good country rock classic. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Good Luck, Babe!

Chappell Roan
Advanced
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Chappell Roan’s massive 2024 pop hit with a driving, anthemic chorus. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to…
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Sweet Caroline

Neil Diamond
Advanced
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The ultimate crowd singalong song. Simple chords and everyone knows the “ba ba ba” part. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Simple Man

Lynyrd Skynyrd
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
A timeless southern rock ballad with just three chords. One of the easiest classic rock songs to learn. Frequently Asked…
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Yellow

Coldplay
Intermediate
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Coldplay’s breakthrough hit with a shimmering guitar tone and four simple chords. [G]Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones…
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Dreams

Fleetwood Mac
Advanced
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Fleetwood Mac’s only #1 hit is beautifully simple – just two chords for most of the song. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Firm Foundation (He Won’t)

Cody Carnes
Advanced
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A high-energy worship anthem declaring God as our firm foundation with an unforgettable hook. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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The Blessing

Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes
Intermediate
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A powerful declaration of Numbers 6:24-26 that became an anthem during the pandemic. Simple chords with a soaring melody. Frequently…

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