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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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What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Traditional
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
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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When I Come Around

Green Day
Intermediate
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Green Day’s laid-back anthem about independence and casual relationships. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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When It Rains It Pours

Luke Combs
Intermediate
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Luke Combs’ humorous country hit about a streak of good luck following a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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When the Party’s Over

Billie Eilish
Advanced
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A haunting ballad by Billie Eilish about emotional withdrawal. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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When We Were Young

Adele
Advanced
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Adele’s poignant ballad about nostalgia and reconnecting with a past love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…

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