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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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Sadness as a Gift

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and poignant song by Zach Bryan about finding value in heartache. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Soda Pop

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and nostalgic song by Zach Bryan about small-town memories and fleeting youth. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Sally When the Wine Runs Out

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective folk ballad by Zach Bryan about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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So Easy to Fall in Love

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A heartfelt ballad by Zach Bryan about the vulnerability and simplicity of new love. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town

Traditional
Advanced
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A traditional Christmas song warning children to be on their best behavior. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Some Protector

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective song by Zach Bryan about self-doubt and the weight of responsibility. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Santa Monica

Everclear
Intermediate
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Everclear’s 1995 alternative rock hit about escaping to a California beach city. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Son of Suffering

Bethel Music
Intermediate
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A powerful worship song by Bethel Music about Jesus’ compassionate suffering. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Sarah

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A heartfelt ballad by Zach Bryan about longing and reflection. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Practice tip: The…
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Sparks

Coldplay
Intermediate
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A gentle, atmospheric love song by Coldplay. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…

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