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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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Where Did You Sleep Last Night

Nirvana
Advanced
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Nirvana’s haunting acoustic rendition of the traditional folk song “In the Pines”. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently…
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We Three Kings

Traditional
Advanced
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A traditional Christmas carol depicting the journey of the Magi. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Whiskey Glasses

Morgan Wallen
Intermediate
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Morgan Wallen’s hit song about using whiskey to blur the memory of a lost love. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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We Will Rock You

Queen
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Queen’s iconic stadium anthem built on a stomping beat and call-and-response vocals. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently…
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What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Traditional
Intermediate
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A traditional Christian hymn about taking everything to God in prayer. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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What Hurts the Most

Rascal Flatts
Intermediate
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Rascal Flatts’ poignant country-pop ballad about the pain of a lost love and unspoken words. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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What I Got

Sublime
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Sublime’s laid-back anthem about appreciating life’s simple pleasures. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Practice tip: The entire song…
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What I Like About You

The Romantics
Advanced
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“What I Like About You” is a high-energy rock anthem with a simple, driving rhythm perfect for beginner guitarists. Beginner…
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What’s Going On

Marvin Gaye
Advanced
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Marvin Gaye’s soulful protest anthem about war and social injustice. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Practice tip: Master…
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Wheels on the Bus

Traditional
Advanced
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A classic children’s song with repetitive verses and actions. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…

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