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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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Don’t You Forget About Me

Simple Minds
Intermediate
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Simple Minds’ iconic 1980s anthem about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Down by the Bay

Traditional
Advanced
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A traditional children’s song with humorous and imaginative verses. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. [C]Down by the bay,…
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Down on the Corner

Creedence Clearwater Revival
Advanced
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Creedence Clearwater Revival’s upbeat classic about a street-corner band. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Daydream Believer

The Monkees
Advanced
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The Monkees’ upbeat 1967 hit about finding joy in everyday life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Days of Elijah

Robin Mark
Intermediate
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A modern worship anthem by Robin Mark declaring God’s faithfulness and the hope of Christ’s return. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Dead Flowers

The Rolling Stones
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
A classic country-tinged rock song by The Rolling Stones. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Deck the Halls

Traditional
Intermediate
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A traditional Christmas carol celebrating the festive season. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. [G]Don we now our [D]gay…
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Delta Dawn

Tanya Tucker
Intermediate
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Tanya Tucker’s signature country ballad about a woman waiting for a lost love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Diamonds and Rust

Joan Baez
Advanced
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Joan Baez’s poignant reflection on a past relationship with Bob Dylan. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Practice tip:…
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Disarm

Smashing Pumpkins
Intermediate
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A haunting acoustic ballad by The Smashing Pumpkins. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…

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