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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Amazing Grace
Traditional
BeginnerThe 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
BeginnerThe 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
BeginnerThe 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
BeginnerThe 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
BeginnerTom 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
AdvancedA 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
BeginnerBob 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
BeginnerThe 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
AdvancedIsrael Kamakawiwo’ole’s ukulele version turned this classic into a tropical dream. Four chords and a gentle fingerpicking style create pure…
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You Are My Sunshine
Traditional
AdvancedThe ultimate first ukulele song. Three chords, a universally known melody, and a tempo slow enough that even brand-new players…