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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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Living on a Prayer

Bon Jovi
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Bon Jovi’s iconic anthem about working-class resilience and love. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Long Haired Country Boy

Charlie Daniels Band
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
A classic Southern rock anthem by The Charlie Daniels Band celebrating a laid-back, independent lifestyle. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Luckenbach Texas

Waylon Jennings
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Waylon Jennings’ classic country ode to simpler times and places. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Lyin’ Eyes

Eagles
Advanced
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The Eagles’ classic story-song about a woman living a double life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Mary on a Cross

Ghost
Intermediate
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A haunting and melodic rock song by the Swedish band Ghost. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Nothing New

Taylor Swift
Advanced
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Taylor Swift’s introspective duet about the fear of fading relevance. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Practice tip: The…
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Now and Then

The Beatles
Advanced
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A poignant final Beatles song completed with AI assistance. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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In My Room

The Beach Boys
Advanced
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The Beach Boys’ introspective 1963 ballad about finding solace in a private space. Beginner difficulty in the key of Bb.…
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In Spite of Ourselves

John Prine
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
John Prine’s humorous and loving duet about an imperfect but devoted couple. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Do You Hear What I Hear

Traditional
Advanced
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A traditional Christmas carol asking a series of questions that build to a message of peace. Beginner difficulty in the…

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