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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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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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Godspeed

Frank Ocean
Advanced
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A poignant and spiritual ballad by Frank Ocean about wishing a former lover well. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Fishing in the Dark

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Intermediate
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A classic country-rock tune about a romantic night under the stars by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Beginner difficulty in…
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Good 4 U

Olivia Rodrigo
Advanced
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Olivia Rodrigo’s pop-punk anthem about post-breakup frustration. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Flagpole Sitta

Harvey Danger
Intermediate
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Harvey Danger’s 1997 alternative rock anthem about paranoia and social observation. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. [G]Say you…
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Good Directions

Billy Currington
Intermediate
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Billy Currington’s hit about a country boy’s lucky encounter with a city woman. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Flower Shops

Ernest & Morgan Wallen
Intermediate
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A country duet by Ernest and Morgan Wallen about a man seeking advice from a florist to win back his…
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Go Rest High on That Mountain

Vince Gill
Advanced
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Vince Gill’s poignant country gospel ballad about finding peace after a life of toil. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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For What Its Worth

Buffalo Springfield
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Buffalo Springfield’s iconic protest song about tension and unrest on the Sunset Strip. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.…
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Friday I’m in Love

The Cure
Advanced
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The Cure’s upbeat 1992 single about the joy of Fridays and love. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently…

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