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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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Midnight Special

Lead Belly
Intermediate
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Lead Belly’s classic folk and blues song about a train bringing hope to prisoners. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Mighty to Save

Hillsong Worship
Intermediate
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A powerful worship anthem by Hillsong Worship declaring God’s universal salvation and hope. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Monster Mash

Bobby Pickett
Intermediate
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Bobby Pickett’s novelty Halloween hit about a graveyard monster dance party. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Man I Feel Like a Woman

Shania Twain
Intermediate
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Shania Twain’s iconic celebration of female empowerment and fun. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Man in the Box

Alice in Chains
Intermediate
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Alice in Chains’ grunge anthem about societal control and personal anguish. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked…
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Man of Constant Sorrow

The Soggy Bottom Boys
Intermediate
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A classic folk ballad popularized by The Soggy Bottom Boys in the film *O Brother, Where Art Thou?*. Beginner difficulty…
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Look After You

The Fray
Advanced
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A heartfelt ballad by The Fray about a promise of unwavering support. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Lord I Give You My Heart

Hillsong Worship
Intermediate
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A worship song of surrender and devotion by Hillsong Worship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Lord I Lift Your Name on High

Rick Founds
Intermediate
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A classic praise and worship song written by Rick Founds. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Love Is an Open Door

Kristen Bell & Santino Fontana
Advanced
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A duet from the Disney film *Frozen* performed by Kristen Bell and Santino Fontana. Beginner difficulty in the key of…

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