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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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Earth Angel

The Penguins
Advanced
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The Penguins’ classic 1954 doo-wop ballad about an idealized love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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El Paso

Marty Robbins
Advanced
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Marty Robbins’ classic western ballad about a cowboy’s fatal love in the border town of El Paso. Beginner difficulty in…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Enchanted

Taylor Swift
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Taylor Swift’s magical song about a captivating first meeting. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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End of the Line

Traveling Wilburys
Intermediate
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A laid-back, optimistic classic by the supergroup Traveling Wilburys. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. 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…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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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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Faithfully

Journey
Advanced
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Journey’s classic power ballad about the trials and triumphs of life on the road. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Fearless

Taylor Swift
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Taylor Swift’s uplifting anthem about embracing love and new beginnings without fear. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. [D]Oh-oh,…
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Don’t Worry Be Happy

Bobby McFerrin
Advanced
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Bobby McFerrin’s a cappella hit promoting a carefree attitude. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…

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