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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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If You Could Only See

Tonic
Intermediate
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Tonic’s 1997 alternative rock hit about longing and misunderstanding. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. [G]What I must [C]do…
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If You Could Read My Mind

Gordon Lightfoot
Advanced
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Gordon Lightfoot’s classic folk ballad about love, loss, and the stories we tell ourselves. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

Traditional
Intermediate
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A traditional Christian hymn expressing a resolute commitment to follow Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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He Knows My Name

Francesca Battistelli
Intermediate
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Francesca Battistelli’s uplifting worship song about God’s personal love and care. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Here Again

Elevation Worship
Intermediate
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A powerful worship song about God’s constant presence by Elevation Worship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Fortnight

Taylor Swift
Advanced
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A melancholic synth-pop duet by Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone about a fleeting, intense two-week romance. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Here as in Heaven

Elevation Worship
Intermediate
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A powerful worship song by Elevation Worship about the tangible presence of God. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Francis Forever

Mitski
Advanced
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A melancholic indie rock song by Mitski about longing and absence. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…
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His Mercy Is More

Matt Boswell
Intermediate
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A modern hymn of profound gratitude for God’s enduring grace and forgiveness by Matt Boswell. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Franklins Tower

Grateful Dead
Intermediate
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A classic Grateful Dead song with a rolling, optimistic feel. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions…

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