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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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Little Drummer Boy

Traditional
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A traditional Christmas carol about a poor boy’s humble gift to the newborn king. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Last Night

Morgan Wallen
Intermediate
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Morgan Wallen’s hit country song about a couple reconciling after a drunken argument. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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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
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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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Jesus Etc

Wilco
Advanced
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A melancholic and comforting ballad by Wilco. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Jesus Lover of My Soul

Paul Oakley
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A modern worship song by Paul Oakley expressing intimate devotion to Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Joy of My Life

Chris Stapleton
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A heartfelt love song by Chris Stapleton celebrating a cherished partner. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Jumper

Third Eye Blind
Advanced
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Third Eye Blind’s 1997 alternative rock hit about reaching out to someone in crisis. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Traditional
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A traditional gospel hymn expressing a desire for divine guidance and strength. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…

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