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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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Came to My Rescue

Hillsong United
Intermediate
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A powerful worship song by Hillsong United about calling on God for salvation. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Can’t Take My Eyes Off You

Frankie Valli
Advanced
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Frankie Valli’s iconic love ballad from the 1960s. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Carolina in My Mind

James Taylor
Advanced
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James Taylor’s wistful folk-rock classic about homesickness and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Casual

Chappell Roan
Advanced
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A bittersweet pop song about a non-committal relationship by Chappell Roan. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…
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Center

Charlie Hall
Intermediate
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A worship song by Charlie Hall focusing on God as the central point of life. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Chamber of Reflection

Mac DeMarco
Intermediate
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Mac DeMarco’s introspective synth-pop track about isolation and self-reflection. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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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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