Beginner Guitar Songs

Browse beginner guitar songs with chord diagrams, tabs, and playing guides for guitar, ukulele, and piano.

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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In Color

Jamey Johnson
Intermediate
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A poignant country ballad by Jamey Johnson about the stories behind old black-and-white photographs. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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In the Garden

Traditional
Advanced
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A traditional Christian hymn about a personal encounter with Jesus in a garden. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
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In the Pines

Lead Belly
Intermediate
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Lead Belly’s haunting folk-blues ballad about loss and loneliness, famously known as “Where Did You Sleep Last Night.” Beginner difficulty…
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If I Die Young

The Band Perry
Intermediate
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The Band Perry’s poignant ballad about life, love, and mortality. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
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If It Makes You Happy

Sheryl Crow
Advanced
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Sheryl Crow’s 1996 alternative rock anthem about complex emotions and self-acceptance. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
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If We Were Vampires

Jason Isbell
Advanced
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Jason Isbell’s poignant ballad about love and mortality from the album *The Nashville Sound*. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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I Give Myself Away

William McDowell
Intermediate
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A worship song by William McDowell where the singer offers their life to God. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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I Hope You Dance

Lee Ann Womack
Advanced
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Lee Ann Womack’s inspirational country ballad about embracing life’s journey. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
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I Know You Rider

Grateful Dead
Advanced
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A traditional blues song popularized by the Grateful Dead with a rolling, folk-rock feel. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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I Love This Bar

Toby Keith
Advanced
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Toby Keith’s rowdy country anthem celebrating the characters and atmosphere of a favorite watering hole. Beginner difficulty in the key…