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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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Chicken Fried

Zac Brown Band
Intermediate
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A feel-good country anthem by the Zac Brown Band celebrating simple Southern pleasures. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Cinnamon Girl

Neil Young
Intermediate
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Neil Young’s classic rock song about a dreamlike, idealized woman. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Cleopatra

The Lumineers
Advanced
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A folk-rock ballad by The Lumineers about a taxi driver reflecting on a life of missed chances. Beginner difficulty in…
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Closer to Fine

Indigo Girls
Intermediate
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The Indigo Girls’ folk-rock anthem about seeking wisdom and balance. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Closing Time

Semisonic
Intermediate
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Semisonic’s iconic 1998 anthem about endings and new beginnings. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Cocaine Blues

Johnny Cash
Advanced
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Johnny Cash’s classic outlaw tale of a man on the run after a cocaine-fueled shooting. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Bring Me to Life

Evanescence
Advanced
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Evanescence’s breakthrough gothic rock anthem about awakening from emotional numbness. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Build Me Up Buttercup

The Foundations
Advanced
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A classic 1968 Motown-style pop song by The Foundations about romantic frustration and unfulfilled promises. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Burning Love

Elvis Presley
Advanced
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Elvis Presley’s iconic rock and roll anthem about overwhelming romantic desire. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked…
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California Stars

Wilco
Intermediate
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A wistful folk-rock song by Wilco about dreaming under the stars. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Practice tip:…

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