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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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Everything Under the Sun

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and expansive folk song by Zach Bryan about life’s journey and the search for meaning. Beginner difficulty in…
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Call Your Mom

Noah Kahan
Advanced
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Noah Kahan’s poignant folk-pop ballad about reaching out to a struggling friend. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Can’t Catch Me Now

Olivia Rodrigo
Advanced
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Olivia Rodrigo’s haunting ballad of resilience and escape from the film *The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes*.…
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Can You See

Elevation Worship
Intermediate
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A powerful worship anthem by Elevation Worship about seeing God’s faithfulness in our lives. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Au Pays du Cocaine

Ricky French
Intermediate
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A gritty narrative song by Ricky French about the cocaine trade. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked…
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Carry You Home

James Blunt
Advanced
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A poignant ballad by James Blunt about offering solace and support. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…
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Because of Who You Are

Vicki Yohe
Intermediate
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A worship song by Vicki Yohe expressing praise for God’s eternal nature and faithfulness. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Choosing Texas

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective song by Zach Bryan about a man leaving his love behind for the open road and the Lone…
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Beneath Oak Trees

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and nostalgic folk song by Zach Bryan about finding peace and memories under the shelter of old trees.…
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Dawns

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective folk ballad by Zach Bryan about loss and finding strength in new beginnings. Beginner difficulty in the key…

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