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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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Dire Wolf

Grateful Dead
Intermediate
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A haunting folk-rock ballad by the Grateful Dead about a late-night poker game with a mythical beast. Beginner difficulty in…
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I Bet on Losing Dogs

Mitski
Advanced
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A melancholic indie rock song by Mitski about choosing doomed relationships. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…
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Dirty Work

Steely Dan
Advanced
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A classic tale of a transactional affair from Steely Dan’s debut album. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently…
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Doctor My Eyes

Jackson Browne
Intermediate
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Jackson Browne’s introspective folk-rock classic about emotional overload and seeking clarity. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked…
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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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Do You Want to Know a Secret

The Beatles
Advanced
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A classic early Beatles love song written by John Lennon and sung by George Harrison. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Enough for You

Olivia Rodrigo
Advanced
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Olivia Rodrigo’s poignant ballad about feeling inadequate in a past relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. [C]And I…
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Eyes Without a Face

Billy Idol
Advanced
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Billy Idol’s 1983 new wave hit about obsession and loss of identity. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently…
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Black Velvet

Alannah Myles
Intermediate
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Alannah Myles’ sultry blues-rock hit about Elvis Presley’s early influence. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Bless the Broken Road

Rascal Flatts
Advanced
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Rascal Flatts’ heartfelt ballad about finding love through life’s winding journey. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…

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