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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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O Little Town of Bethlehem

Traditional
Advanced
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A traditional Christmas carol describing the peaceful night of Christ’s birth. Beginner difficulty in the key of F. [F]O morning…
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Ramblin’ Man

The Allman Brothers Band
Advanced
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The Allman Brothers Band’s classic Southern rock anthem about a wandering soul. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Old Rugged Cross

Traditional
Intermediate
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A traditional Christian hymn about devotion to the symbol of Christ’s sacrifice. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Old Time Rock and Roll

Bob Seger
Intermediate
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Bob Seger’s classic rock anthem celebrating the music of the past. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Open Arms

Journey
Advanced
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Journey’s classic power ballad about longing and reconciliation. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Open the Eyes of My Heart

Paul Baloche
Intermediate
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A modern worship song by Paul Baloche asking for spiritual revelation. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Our God

Chris Tomlin
Intermediate
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A powerful worship anthem by Chris Tomlin. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Overkill

Men at Work
Advanced
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A classic 80s new wave song by Men at Work about nighttime anxiety. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.…
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Party in the USA

Miley Cyrus
Intermediate
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Miley Cyrus’s upbeat pop anthem about feeling nervous and then excited upon arriving in Los Angeles. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Payphone

Maroon 5
Advanced
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Maroon 5’s hit song about a nostalgic and regretful phone call. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…

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