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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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Runaway

Kanye West
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Kanye West’s introspective anthem about self-sabotage and failed relationships. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Refiner

Maverick City Music
Intermediate
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A powerful worship anthem about God’s purifying love by Maverick City Music. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Remember When

Alan Jackson
Intermediate
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A nostalgic ballad by Alan Jackson about the journey of a lifelong love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Rich Girl

Hall & Oates
Advanced
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Hall & Oates’ 1977 hit about a spoiled heiress who relies on her father’s wealth. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Pink Houses

John Mellencamp
Advanced
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John Mellencamp’s heartland rock anthem about the American dream. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Please Come Home for Christmas

Eagles
Advanced
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The Eagles’ soulful holiday classic about longing for a loved one’s return. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Pretend

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A heartfelt song about longing and memory by Zach Bryan. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Psycho Killer

Talking Heads
Advanced
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Talking Heads’ tense new wave classic about a paranoid killer’s inner monologue. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently…
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No Longer Slaves

Bethel Music
Intermediate
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A powerful worship anthem about freedom from fear by Bethel Music. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Put Your Head on My Shoulder

Paul Anka
Advanced
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Paul Anka’s classic 1959 ballad about a tender romantic moment. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…

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