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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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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. Frequently Asked Questions…
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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…
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Home Sweet Home

Motley Crue
Advanced
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Motley Crue’s power ballad about longing for home and the road. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…
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Honey in the Rock

Brooke Ligertwood
Intermediate
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A worship song by Brooke Ligertwood about finding God’s sweetness and provision in difficult places. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Hound Dog

Elvis Presley
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Elvis Presley’s iconic rock and roll anthem about a disappointing man. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked…
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How Deep the Fathers Love for Us

Stuart Townend
Advanced
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A modern hymn by Stuart Townend reflecting on the sacrifice of Christ. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently…
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How You Remind Me

Nickelback
Advanced
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Nickelback’s breakout hit about a fractured relationship and self-reflection. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…

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