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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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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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Sunshine on My Shoulders

John Denver
Intermediate
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John Denver’s gentle, reflective ballad about the simple joy of sunshine and love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Surfer Girl

The Beach Boys
Advanced
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The Beach Boys’ classic ballad about a young surfer’s affection. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Surfin’ USA

The Beach Boys
Intermediate
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The Beach Boys’ classic surf rock anthem celebrating surf spots across the USA. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.…
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Sweet Baby James

James Taylor
Advanced
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James Taylor’s gentle folk ballad about a lonesome cowboy on a winter’s evening. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Sweet Melissa

The Allman Brothers Band
Advanced
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The Allman Brothers Band’s classic southern rock ballad about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently…
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Sweet Virginia

The Rolling Stones
Intermediate
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The Rolling Stones’ laid-back country-rock ode to getting by. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Take It on the Run

REO Speedwagon
Intermediate
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REO Speedwagon’s classic rock hit about hearing rumors and confronting a lover. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Take It to the Limit

Eagles
Advanced
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The Eagles’ classic ballad about pushing boundaries and yearning for freedom. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…

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