Beginner Guitar Songs

Browse beginner guitar songs with chord diagrams, tabs, and playing guides for guitar, ukulele, and piano.

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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Imagine

John Lennon
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John Lennon’s vision of peace is one of the most important songs ever written. On piano, the gentle arpeggiated pattern…
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Amazing Grace

Traditional
Beginner
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The most recognized hymn in the English language, and often the first worship song guitarists learn. Three chords, a waltz-time…
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Jingle Bells

Traditional
Beginner
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The most recognized holiday song in the world, and a perfect beginner guitar song. Three chords and a simple melody…
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Silent Night

Traditional
Beginner
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The most beloved Christmas carol, gentle and reverent in 3/4 waltz time. Three chords and a peaceful melody create a…
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Feliz Navidad

Jose Feliciano
Beginner
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The most joyful Christmas song ever written, and one of the easiest to play. Three major chords and a Latin-flavored…
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Free Fallin’

Tom Petty
Beginner
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Tom Petty’s classic uses just two chords throughout the entire song. The simplicity is the beauty — it is all…
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Have You Ever Seen the Rain

Creedence Clearwater Revival
Advanced
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A Creedence classic with an irresistible groove. Three open chords and a swinging rhythm create one of the most satisfying…
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Three Little Birds

Bob Marley
Beginner
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Bob Marley’s joyful reggae anthem is sunshine in song form. Three major chords and a laid-back island groove create instant…
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Smoke on the Water

Deep Purple
Beginner
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The most famous guitar riff in history. Deep Purple’s rock anthem is usually the first thing every guitarist learns. Three…
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Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
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Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s ukulele version turned this classic into a tropical dream. Four chords and a gentle fingerpicking style create pure…