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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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Cornelia Street

Taylor Swift
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Taylor Swift’s nostalgic song about a fragile love and the memories tied to a specific place. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Call Me Maybe

Carly Rae Jepsen
Intermediate
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Carly Rae Jepsen’s infectious 2012 pop hit about giving a crush your number. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Cornerstone

Hillsong Worship
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A powerful worship anthem by Hillsong Worship declaring Christ as our foundation. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Call Me the Breeze

Lynyrd Skynyrd
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s classic Southern rock anthem about a free-spirited drifter. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Counting My Blessings

Seph Schlueter
Intermediate
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A worshipful song of gratitude by Seph Schlueter. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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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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Boot Scootin’ Boogie

Brooks & Dunn
Advanced
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Brooks & Dunn’s upbeat country dance anthem about hitting the honky-tonk. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked…
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Boots of Spanish Leather

Bob Dylan
Intermediate
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Bob Dylan’s poignant narrative folk song about a parting gift and a love left behind. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Box of Rain

Grateful Dead
Advanced
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A classic Grateful Dead song written by Phil Lesh and Robert Hunter. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…

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