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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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Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Traditional
Intermediate
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A traditional gospel hymn expressing a desire for divine guidance and strength. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Just Breathe

Pearl Jam
Advanced
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A poignant acoustic ballad by Pearl Jam about love, life, and mortality. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. [F]Stay…
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Just What I Needed

The Cars
Advanced
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The Cars’ iconic new wave anthem about obsessive admiration. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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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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Jack Straw

Grateful Dead
Advanced
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A classic Grateful Dead song about outlaws on the run, written by Robert Hunter and Bob Weir. Beginner difficulty in…
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Japanese Denim

Daniel Caesar
Advanced
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A soulful ballad by Daniel Caesar about enduring love and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…

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