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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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Too Good to Not Believe

Cody Carnes
Intermediate
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A powerful worship anthem by Cody Carnes about the undeniable evidence of God’s faithfulness. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Touch of Grey

Grateful Dead
Advanced
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The Grateful Dead’s optimistic 1987 anthem about resilience and aging. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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The Chair

George Strait
Intermediate
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George Strait’s classic country song about a clever pickup line in a bar. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Summer Breeze

Seals and Crofts
Intermediate
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A gentle, nostalgic folk-rock classic by the duo Seals and Crofts. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked…
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The Climb

Miley Cyrus
Intermediate
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Miley Cyrus’s inspirational anthem about perseverance through life’s challenges. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Summertime

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
Intermediate
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A laid-back hip-hop classic about summer relaxation by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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The Christmas Song

Nat King Cole
Advanced
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Nat King Cole’s classic holiday tune about chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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Summertime Sadness

Lana Del Rey
Intermediate
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Lana Del Rey’s melancholic pop anthem about summer love and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked…
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The Reason

Hoobastank
Advanced
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Hoobastank’s hit ballad about seeking redemption through love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Sunday Morning Coming Down

Kris Kristofferson
Advanced
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Kris Kristofferson’s classic, melancholic reflection on loneliness and a hangover. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…

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