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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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Un Poco Loco

Anthony Gonzalez
Advanced
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A lively and playful song from the movie Coco performed by Anthony Gonzalez. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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Velvet Ring

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and yearning song by Zach Bryan about love and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Washed

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective song by Zach Bryan about feeling worn down by life’s struggles. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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We Are the People

Empire of the Sun
Advanced
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Empire of the Sun’s anthemic synth-pop track about unity and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Practice tip:…
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This Damn Song

Pecos and the Rooftops
Intermediate
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A heartfelt country-rock ballad by Pecos and the Rooftops about a song that brings back painful memories. Beginner difficulty in…
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This Town

Niall Horan
Advanced
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Niall Horan’s nostalgic acoustic ballad about longing for a past love in a familiar place. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Those Eyes

New West
Advanced
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A dreamy indie-folk love song by New West about being captivated by a partner’s gaze. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Thought It Was Love

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the painful realization that a relationship was not what it seemed. Beginner difficulty…
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Teardrops on My Guitar

Taylor Swift
Advanced
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Taylor Swift’s song about unrequited love where she hides her sadness while the boy she likes talks about another girl.…
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This Boy

The Beatles
Advanced
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A classic Beatles ballad featuring three-part harmonies. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…

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