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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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Dust on the Bottle

David Lee Murphy
Intermediate
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David Lee Murphy’s classic country tune about love and aged wisdom. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Daddy’s DNA

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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Zach Bryan’s reflective song about inherited traits and family legacy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Dancing in the Sky

Dani and Lizzy
Intermediate
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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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Champion

Bethel Music
Intermediate
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A powerful worship anthem declaring Christ’s victory by Bethel Music. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Check Yes or No

George Strait
Intermediate
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George Strait’s classic country love song about a childhood note that leads to a lifelong romance. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire

Nat King Cole
Advanced
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Nat King Cole’s classic Christmas song about cozy holiday scenes. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Breakeven

The Script
Advanced
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A heartfelt pop-rock ballad by The Script about the unequal pain of a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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City of New Orleans

Arlo Guthrie
Advanced
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Arlo Guthrie’s folk classic about a train journey from Chicago to New Orleans. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Broken Halos

Chris Stapleton
Intermediate
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Chris Stapleton’s reflective song about loss and finding peace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…

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