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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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Wild Mountain Thyme

Traditional
Advanced
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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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Wild World

Cat Stevens
Advanced
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Cat Stevens’ classic song about parting ways with a lover and cautioning them about the world. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Will the Circle Be Unbroken

Traditional
Intermediate
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A traditional American folk and gospel song often performed as a hymn about loss and faith. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Winter Wonderland

Traditional
Advanced
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A traditional holiday classic celebrating a snowy landscape. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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With a Little Help from My Friends

The Beatles
Advanced
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A classic Beatles song about friendship and support. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Practice tip: The chord progression…
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Wonderful Merciful Savior

Selah
Intermediate
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A contemporary worship song performed by Selah, celebrating the grace and character of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Wouldn’t It Be Nice

The Beach Boys
Advanced
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The Beach Boys’ classic song about young love and dreaming of the future. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.…
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Yellow Ledbetter

Pearl Jam
Intermediate
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Pearl Jam’s atmospheric and improvisational rock ballad known for its emotive guitar work and often mumbled lyrics. Beginner difficulty in…
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Whiskey in the Jar

Thin Lizzy
Advanced
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Thin Lizzy’s rock rendition of the traditional Irish folk song “Whiskey in the Jar”. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Whiskey Lullaby

Brad Paisley & Alison Krauss
Advanced
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A heartbreaking country duet by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss about loss and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of…

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