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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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Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee

Traditional
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A traditional Christian hymn of praise based on Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.” Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Last Kiss

Pearl Jam
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Pearl Jam’s heartbreaking ballad about loss and a final goodbye. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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I Saw Her Standing There

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ energetic rock and roll classic about love at first sight. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently…
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I Saw the Light

Hank Williams
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Hank Williams’ classic gospel song about spiritual revelation and redemption. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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I Shall Be Released

Bob Dylan
Advanced
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Bob Dylan’s poignant ballad of confinement and hope. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Islands in the Stream

Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
Advanced
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Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton’s classic duet about a perfect romantic partnership. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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I Surrender All

Traditional
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A classic Christian hymn of devotion and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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It Will Rain

Bruno Mars
Advanced
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A heart-wrenching ballad about pleading for love by Bruno Mars. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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I Walk the Line

Johnny Cash
Advanced
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Johnny Cash’s iconic declaration of fidelity and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Whitney Houston
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Whitney Houston’s iconic 80s dance-pop anthem about longing for connection and the thrill of the night. Beginner difficulty in the…

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