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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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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
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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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Frosty the Snowman

Traditional
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A traditional Christmas song about a magical snowman who comes to life. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Gentle on My Mind

Glen Campbell
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Glen Campbell’s classic folk-country song about the lingering memory of a free-spirited love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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Get Back

The Beatles
Beginner
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The Beatles’ classic rock song about returning home. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Girl Crush

Little Big Town
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Little Big Town’s Grammy-winning song about longing and jealousy. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Everybody Talks

Neon Trees
Advanced
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Neon Trees’ upbeat pop-rock anthem about rumors and attraction. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Exile

Taylor Swift
Advanced
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A heartbreaking duet by Taylor Swift featuring Bon Iver about a relationship’s final conversation. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Fairytale of New York

The Pogues
Advanced
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The Pogues’ classic Christmas duet about love, loss, and nostalgia in New York City. Beginner difficulty in the key of…

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