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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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Dancing in the Sky

Dani and Lizzy
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A heartfelt ballad by Dani and Lizzy about loss and hope. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Dark Red

Steve Lacy
Advanced
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Steve Lacy’s moody and minimalist R&B track about obsessive love and foreboding. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently…
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Dear John

Taylor Swift
Advanced
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Taylor Swift’s poignant ballad about a regretful relationship with an older man. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Deeper Than the Holler

Randy Travis
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A classic country love song by Randy Travis comparing the depth of his feelings to rural imagery. Beginner difficulty in…
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Defender

Rita Springer
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A powerful worship anthem by Rita Springer declaring God’s faithfulness as our protector. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Dial Drunk

Noah Kahan
Advanced
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Noah Kahan’s raw ballad about a desperate, intoxicated phone call to an ex-lover. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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Dirt Cheap

Cody Johnson
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Cody Johnson’s reflective country song about appreciating life’s simple, priceless moments. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Practice tip:…
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Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play

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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Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play

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
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
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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