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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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The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

The Band
Advanced
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The Band’s historical folk-rock ballad about the American Civil War from the perspective of a Confederate soldier. Beginner difficulty in…
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The One That Got Away

Katy Perry
Intermediate
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Katy Perry’s nostalgic pop hit about a lost teenage romance. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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The Only Exception

Paramore
Intermediate
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Paramore’s heartfelt ballad about guarded love and vulnerability. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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There Is a Light That Never Goes Out

The Smiths
Advanced
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A classic song by The Smiths about romantic devotion and a longing for a dramatic, shared fate. Beginner difficulty in…
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There She Goes

The La's
Intermediate
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The La’s jangly and enduring 1990 indie pop classic about infatuation. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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These Days

Bon Jovi
Intermediate
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Bon Jovi’s reflective rock ballad from their 1995 album. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. [G]I’m learning to [C]say…
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Ticket to Ride

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ classic 1965 single about a departing lover, featuring a driving rhythm and iconic guitar riff. Beginner difficulty in…
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Times They Are a-Changin’

Bob Dylan
Advanced
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Bob Dylan’s iconic folk anthem about social change and new generations rising. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Teach Your Children

Crosby Stills Nash & Young
Advanced
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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s classic folk-rock anthem about the wisdom passed between generations. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Tennessee Orange

Megan Moroney
Intermediate
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Megan Moroney’s hit song about a Georgia girl falling for a Tennessee boy and changing her colors. Beginner difficulty in…

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