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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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Everything Stays

Rebecca Sugar
Advanced
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A gentle, reflective song from the “Adventure Time” series by Rebecca Sugar about the nature of change and memory. Beginner…
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Everywhere Everything

Noah Kahan
Intermediate
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Noah Kahan’s hopeful and expansive folk-pop anthem about finding peace and connection. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Eyes of the World

Grateful Dead
Advanced
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A classic Grateful Dead song celebrating awakening and connection to the natural world. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.…
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Fable

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and yearning song by Zach Bryan about love and legacy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Fall Like Rain

Hillsong Worship
Intermediate
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A worship song by Hillsong Worship about inviting the presence of God. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Dive

Ed Sheeran
Advanced
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Ed Sheeran’s heartfelt ballad about vulnerability and taking a chance in love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Don’t Let Me Down

The Beatles
Advanced
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A classic Beatles song expressing desperate, pleading love. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Don’t Let the Old Man In

Toby Keith
Intermediate
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Toby Keith’s reflective ballad about aging with resilience and vitality. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Don’t Mess Around with Jim

Jim Croce
Advanced
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Jim Croce’s storytelling classic about a pool hall confrontation and its consequences. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently…
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Doomsday

MF Doom
Intermediate
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MF Doom’s classic hip-hop track reflecting on life and legacy. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions…

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