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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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Lana Del Rey
Intermediate
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Lana Del Rey’s dreamy ballad about romantic devotion and escapism. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Vincent

Don McLean
Advanced
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Don McLean’s classic tribute to painter Vincent van Gogh. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Tuesdays Gone

Lynyrd Skynyrd
Intermediate
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Lynyrd Skynyrd’s classic Southern rock ballad about loss and moving on. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked…
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Tulsa Time

Don Williams
Advanced
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Don Williams’ laid-back country classic about heading back to a simpler life. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently…
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The Wonderful Blood

Matt Boswell
Intermediate
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A worship song by Matt Boswell focusing on the power and cleansing of Christ’s sacrifice. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Turn Turn Turn

The Byrds
Intermediate
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The Byrds’ folk-rock adaptation of Pete Seeger’s biblical passage about the seasons of life. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Thinking of You

Katy Perry
Advanced
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Katy Perry’s emotional ballad about longing for a lost love while with someone new. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Traditional
Intermediate
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A classic Christian hymn encouraging believers to focus on Christ. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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This Is Amazing Grace

Phil Wickham
Intermediate
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A modern worship anthem by Phil Wickham celebrating the power and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Uptown Girl

Billy Joel
Advanced
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Billy Joel’s classic pop song about a working-class man’s infatuation with a sophisticated woman from the other side of town.…

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