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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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You May Be Right

Billy Joel
Advanced
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Billy Joel’s classic rock anthem about a reckless love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Yellow Submarine

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ classic nautical children’s anthem from their 1966 album “Revolver”. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Yer So Bad

Tom Petty
Advanced
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Tom Petty’s wry and humorous tale of contrasting relationships from his solo album “Full Moon Fever”. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Yes and Amen

Housefires
Intermediate
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A worship song by Housefires declaring God’s faithfulness through His promises. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me

CityAlight
Intermediate
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A modern hymn of assurance and grace by the Australian worship band CityAlight, in Beginner difficulty and the key of…
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You and I

Lady Gaga
Advanced
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Lady Gaga’s powerful rock ballad about enduring love and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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You Are Good

Israel Houghton
Intermediate
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A powerful praise anthem by Israel Houghton. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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You Are My All in All

Dennis Jernigan
Intermediate
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A worship song by Dennis Jernigan expressing total dependence on God. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Wildflowers

Tom Petty
Advanced
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Tom Petty’s serene and liberating anthem about finding a place to belong. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Wild Mountain Thyme

Traditional
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A traditional Scottish folk song about love and the beauty of the Scottish highlands. Beginner difficulty in the key of…

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