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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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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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Sugaree

Grateful Dead
Advanced
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A classic Grateful Dead song about a plea for loyalty and secrecy. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently…
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Sugar Magnolia

Grateful Dead
Intermediate
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“Sugar Magnolia” is a classic Grateful Dead tune with a bright, upbeat feel. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.…
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Silver Bells

Traditional
Advanced
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A classic Christmas song about the festive sounds and sights of the city during the holiday season. Beginner difficulty in…
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Simple Twist of Fate

Bob Dylan
Advanced
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Bob Dylan’s poignant narrative of a chance encounter and its lingering consequences. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently…
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Sinking Deep

Hillsong Young and Free
Intermediate
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A passionate worship song about being overwhelmed by God’s presence by Hillsong Young and Free. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Sloop John B

The Beach Boys
Advanced
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The Beach Boys’ folk-rock adaptation of a traditional Bahamian sea shanty about a disastrous sailing voyage. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Slow Burn

Kacey Musgraves
Advanced
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Kacey Musgraves’ reflective song about embracing a patient, unhurried approach to life and love. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Soulshine

The Allman Brothers Band
Advanced
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The Allman Brothers Band’s uplifting Southern rock anthem about finding inner light. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…

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