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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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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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Coal

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and gritty song by Zach Bryan about hard work and legacy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Buddy Holly

Weezer
Advanced
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Weezer’s 1994 alternative rock hit about nostalgic teenage romance and pop culture. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently…
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Coffee

Sylvan Esso
Advanced
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Sylvan Esso’s minimalist electronic pop song about longing and connection. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Burn

Usher
Advanced
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Usher’s R&B ballad about the painful end of a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Cold

Chris Stapleton
Advanced
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A soulful ballad about heartache and emotional distance by Chris Stapleton. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Practice tip:…
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Buy Dirt

Jordan Davis & Luke Bryan
Intermediate
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A country song by Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan about the value of land, faith, and family. Beginner difficulty in…

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