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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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Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Traditional
Intermediate
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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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Let Her Cry

Hootie & the Blowfish
Intermediate
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A soulful ballad by Hootie & the Blowfish about a man watching a woman struggle with her pain. Beginner difficulty…
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Keep the Wolves Away

Uncle Lucius
Intermediate
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A soulful Southern rock anthem by Uncle Lucius about resilience and protection. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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King of Glory

Third Day
Intermediate
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Third Day’s powerful worship anthem declaring the majesty and sacrifice of Christ. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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King of My Heart

John Mark McMillan
Intermediate
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A passionate worship song by John Mark McMillan about God’s sovereign love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Practice…
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King of the Road

Roger Miller
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Roger Miller’s classic hobo anthem celebrating a simple, wandering life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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It’s All Over Now Baby Blue

Bob Dylan
Advanced
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Bob Dylan’s classic song of farewell and transition from his 1965 album “Bringing It All Back Home”. Beginner difficulty in…

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