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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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Brazil

Declan McKenna
Advanced
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Declan McKenna’s politically charged indie anthem about corruption and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Brooklyn Baby

Lana Del Rey
Advanced
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Lana Del Rey’s dreamy ode to a hipster romance and youthful identity in New York. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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By and By

Caamp
Intermediate
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A reflective folk song by Caamp about finding peace and moving forward. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Arkansas Diamond

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and yearning song by Zach Bryan about a love left behind in Arkansas. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Army Dreamers

Kate Bush
Intermediate
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Kate Bush’s poignant anti-war ballad about a mother mourning her son lost to military service. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Atlantis

Donovan
Intermediate
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Donovan’s psychedelic folk ballad about the legendary lost continent. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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A Life Where We Work Out

Flatland Cavalry
Intermediate
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A reflective country ballad by Flatland Cavalry about finding a lasting, resilient love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Andrew in Drag

Magnetic Fields
Advanced
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A witty and melancholic song by The Magnetic Fields about infatuation with a friend’s drag persona. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Through It All

Hillsong Worship
Intermediate
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A powerful worship anthem by Hillsong Worship about finding God’s faithfulness in every season. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Tin Man

Miranda Lambert
Intermediate
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Miranda Lambert’s poignant ballad about emotional armor and heartbreak. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…

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