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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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Lola

The Kinks
Advanced
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The Kinks’ classic tale of a confusing encounter in Soho. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Lay Down Sally

Eric Clapton
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Eric Clapton’s laid-back country-rock tune about wanting a lover to stay. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked…
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Long Black Train

Josh Turner
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Josh Turner’s haunting country gospel song about temptation and salvation. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Lay Lady Lay

Bob Dylan
Advanced
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Bob Dylan’s classic, seductive ballad from Nashville Skyline. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Long Black Veil

Lefty Frizzell
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A haunting country ballad made famous by Lefty Frizzell about a man who dies for a secret. Beginner difficulty in…
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Lead Me to the Cross

Hillsong United
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A reflective worship song by Hillsong United about seeking the sacrifice and love of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Traditional
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A traditional Christian hymn of comfort and assurance. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Learning to Fly

Tom Petty
Advanced
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Tom Petty’s anthem about perseverance and the journey of life. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Learn to Fly

Foo Fighters
Advanced
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Foo Fighters’ anthemic song about seeking connection and purpose. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Leather and Lace

Stevie Nicks & Don Henley
Advanced
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A classic duet by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley about the contrasting strengths in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the…

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