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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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He Stopped Loving Her Today

George Jones
Intermediate
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George Jones’s heartbreaking country ballad about a man whose love only ends with his death. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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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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God of Wonders

Third Day
Intermediate
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A modern worship classic by Third Day celebrating God’s majesty in creation. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Fine Line

Harry Styles
Intermediate
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Harry Styles’ introspective ballad about love and conflict from his second album. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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God So Loved

We the Kingdom
Intermediate
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A powerful modern worship anthem by We the Kingdom. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Fire on the Mountain

Grateful Dead
Advanced
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The Grateful Dead’s classic jam song about a distant, mesmerizing fire. Beginner difficulty in the key of B. Frequently Asked…

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