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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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Stay With Me

Sam Smith
Advanced
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Sam Smith’s breakthrough hit uses just three chords with a soulful gospel feel. Beautiful on piano, guitar, or ukulele. Frequently…
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Coconut

Harry Nilsson
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
A novelty #1 hit built entirely on one chord. Harry Nilsson proved that rhythm and melody are all you need.…
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Seven Nation Army

The White Stripes
Intermediate
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That iconic riff is one of the most recognizable in rock history. The song is simpler than it sounds. Frequently…
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Chain of Fools

Aretha Franklin
Advanced
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Aretha Franklin’s Grammy-winning hit rides a single Cm chord with raw vocal power. One of the greatest one-chord songs ever…
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Highway to Hell

AC/DC
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
The ultimate road trip anthem. Four power chords with Angus Young’s signature palm-muted crunch. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Tomorrow Never Knows

The Beatles
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
The Beatles’ most experimental track. A single C chord drone with tape loops, backwards guitars, and Lennon’s transcendental lyrics. Frequently…
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What a Beautiful Name

Hillsong Worship
Advanced
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Modern worship anthem with four simple chords and a powerful, singable melody. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need…
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Achy Breaky Heart

Billy Ray Cyrus
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
The 90s country line dance anthem uses only two chords throughout. Perfect for absolute beginners on any instrument. Frequently Asked…
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Great Are You Lord

All Sons and Daughters
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Simple, reverent worship song with four open chords. A congregation favorite. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to…
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Born in the U.S.A.

Bruce Springsteen
Advanced
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Despite its huge stadium sound, Springsteen’s anthem uses only two chords. The power comes from the rhythm and vocal delivery.…

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