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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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Falling Behind

Laufey
Advanced
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A dreamy, jazz-influenced ballad by Laufey about feeling left behind in love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Feeling Whitney

Post Malone
Advanced
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Post Malone’s introspective ballad about loneliness and seeking solace. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Fishin’ in the Dark

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Intermediate
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A classic country-rock tune about a romantic night outdoors by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Follow You to Virgie

Tyler Childers
Intermediate
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A heartfelt ballad by Tyler Childers about following a loved one home to their family in Virginia. Beginner difficulty in…
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For Emma

Bon Iver
Intermediate
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Bon Iver’s melancholic and atmospheric indie folk song about lost love and reflection. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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Forever YHWH

Elevation Worship
Intermediate
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A powerful worship anthem by Elevation Worship declaring the eternal nature of God. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Freakin’ Out on the Interstate

Briston Maroney
Intermediate
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A driving indie rock anthem by Briston Maroney about anxiety and self-reflection on the road. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Free Now

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and hopeful song by Zach Bryan about finding freedom after hardship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Fresh Out the Slammer

Taylor Swift
Advanced
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A Taylor Swift song about the liberating feeling of leaving a confining relationship and running toward a new love. Beginner…
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Doxology

Traditional
Intermediate
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A traditional Christian hymn of praise also known as “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”. Beginner difficulty in the…

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