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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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When You Say Nothing at All

Keith Whitley
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Keith Whitley’s classic country ballad about the power of unspoken love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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We Fall Down

Chris Tomlin
Intermediate
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A worship song by Chris Tomlin about God’s grace and mercy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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When You Were Young

The Killers
Advanced
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The Killers’ anthemic rock song about nostalgia and idealized love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Walking in Memphis

Marc Cohn
Advanced
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Marc Cohn’s Grammy-winning song about a spiritual and musical pilgrimage to the home of the blues. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Wanted Dead or Alive

Bon Jovi
Advanced
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Bon Jovi’s iconic rock anthem about the life of a touring musician. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently…
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Waterloo Sunset

The Kinks
Advanced
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The Kinks’ classic 1967 song about finding peace in the city’s twilight. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently…
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Watermelon Moonshine

Lainey Wilson
Intermediate
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Lainey Wilson’s nostalgic song about a sweet, small-town summer romance. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Wayfaring Stranger

Traditional
Advanced
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A traditional American folk spiritual about a weary traveler seeking home. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. I’m [A]going…
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We Can Work It Out

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ classic 1965 single about resolving relationship conflicts. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Victory in Jesus

Traditional
Intermediate
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A classic Christian hymn about finding salvation and healing through Jesus Christ. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…

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