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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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Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around

Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty
Advanced
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Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty’s classic rock duet about a tumultuous relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently…
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Shakedown Street

Grateful Dead
Advanced
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The Grateful Dead’s funky exploration of a street where nothing is quite as it seems. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Story of My Life

One Direction
Advanced
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One Direction’s reflective pop song about memories and growing up. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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She Loves You

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ classic 1963 hit about a joyful reconciliation. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Such Great Heights

The Postal Service
Advanced
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The Postal Service’s iconic indie-electronic song about love and connection from a distance. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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Shelter from the Storm

Bob Dylan
Intermediate
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Bob Dylan’s poetic narrative of refuge and redemption from his 1975 album “Blood on the Tracks”. Beginner difficulty in the…
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She Talks to Angels

The Black Crowes
Intermediate
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The Black Crowes’ haunting ballad about addiction and isolation. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Shout to the Lord

Darlene Zschech
Intermediate
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A powerful worship anthem by Darlene Zschech and Hillsong. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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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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