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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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Hakuna Matata

Nathan Lane & Ernie Sabella
Advanced
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A carefree anthem sung by Timon and Pumbaa from Disney’s *The Lion King*, performed by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella.…
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Go Tell It on the Mountain

Traditional
Intermediate
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A traditional African-American spiritual and Christmas carol celebrating the birth of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Go the Distance

Roger Bart
Advanced
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A powerful ballad about finding one’s place from Disney’s “Hercules,” performed by Roger Bart. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Graceland Too

Phoebe Bridgers
Advanced
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Phoebe Bridgers’ poignant song about a road trip to Memphis and personal reckoning. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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Great Balls of Fire

Jerry Lee Lewis
Advanced
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Jerry Lee Lewis’s classic rock and roll anthem about passionate, overwhelming love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Green River

Creedence Clearwater Revival
Advanced
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Creedence Clearwater Revival’s swamp rock classic about a nostalgic childhood retreat. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked…
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Girl from the North Country

Bob Dylan
Intermediate
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Bob Dylan’s folk classic about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Give Me One Reason

Tracy Chapman
Beginner
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Tracy Chapman’s soulful blues-rock plea for a reason to stay in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Glorious Day

Passion
Intermediate
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A powerful worship anthem by Passion celebrating the redemptive work of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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God I Look to You

Bethel Music
Intermediate
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A worship song by Bethel Music about fixing one’s gaze on God in all circumstances. Beginner difficulty in the key…

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