ChordSongs

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.

GuitarUkulelePiano
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town

Traditional
Advanced
Add fingerpicking arpeggios for texture
A traditional Christmas song warning children to be on their best behavior. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Some Protector

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A reflective song by Zach Bryan about self-doubt and the weight of responsibility. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Santa Monica

Everclear
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Everclear’s 1995 alternative rock hit about escaping to a California beach city. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Son of Suffering

Bethel Music
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A powerful worship song by Bethel Music about Jesus’ compassionate suffering. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Sarah

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A heartfelt ballad by Zach Bryan about longing and reflection. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Practice tip: The…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Emtap to play

Sparks

Coldplay
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A gentle, atmospheric love song by Coldplay. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Save Me

Jelly Roll
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A powerful and vulnerable plea for help from Jelly Roll’s 2020 single. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Spin You Around

Morgan Wallen
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Morgan Wallen’s upbeat country song about a memorable night out. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play

Savior Complex

Phoebe Bridgers
Advanced
Add fingerpicking arpeggios for texture
Phoebe Bridgers’ melancholic ballad exploring codependency and emotional entanglement. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play

Spooky

Dusty Springfield
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Dusty Springfield’s sultry classic about mysterious love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…

Browse by Difficulty

AdvancedBeginnerEasyIntermediate