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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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Spirit in the Sky

Norman Greenbaum
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Norman Greenbaum’s 1969 psychedelic gospel-rock anthem about a guaranteed place in the afterlife. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.…
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Stacy’s Mom

Fountains of Wayne
Advanced
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Fountains of Wayne’s hit about a teenage crush on a friend’s attractive mother. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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Stay

Lisa Loeb
Advanced
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Lisa Loeb’s 1994 hit song about a hesitant and confusing conversation after a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Stitches

Shawn Mendes
Advanced
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Shawn Mendes’s hit pop song about heartbreak and emotional pain. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Stuck in the Middle with You

Stealers Wheel
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Stealers Wheel’s 1972 folk-rock hit about corporate frustration and surreal discomfort. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked…
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Summer of 69

Bryan Adams
Advanced
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Bryan Adams’ nostalgic rock anthem about youthful memories and a formative summer. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently…
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Sunday Morning

Maroon 5
Advanced
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Maroon 5’s upbeat, jazzy-pop ode to a lazy, romantic morning. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. [G]Sunday morning, rain…
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Sunflower

Post Malone
Advanced
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Post Malone’s hit from the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack about devotion and resilience. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Sweater Weather

The Neighbourhood
Advanced
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The Neighbourhood’s alternative anthem about intimate connection and cool weather. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Sweet Dreams

Eurythmics
Advanced
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A synth-pop classic by Euryththmics about ambition and reality. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…

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