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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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Head Over Boots

Jon Pardi
Intermediate
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A country love song by Jon Pardi about falling completely for someone. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Heard It in a Love Song

Marshall Tucker Band
Advanced
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A classic Southern rock tune by The Marshall Tucker Band about the lingering memories of a past relationship. Beginner difficulty…
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Heartbreak Anniversary

Giveon
Advanced
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Giveon’s soulful R&B ballad about remembering a lost love on the anniversary of a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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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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