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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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Stuck in the Middle with You

Stealers Wheel
Intermediate
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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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Snowbank Blues

Zach Bryan
Intermediate
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A reflective and melancholic song by Zach Bryan about finding solace in simple, cold moments. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Somebody That I Used to Know

Gotye
Advanced
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Gotye’s hit song about a painful breakup and fractured memories. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Set Fire to the Rain

Adele
Advanced
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Adele’s powerful ballad about a tumultuous relationship and emotional release. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Practice tip: Master…
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Seven Bridges Road

Eagles
Intermediate
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The Eagles’ classic harmony-rich song about a nostalgic journey. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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She Will Be Loved

Maroon 5
Advanced
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Maroon 5’s hit ballad about unrequited love and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Sign of the Times

Harry Styles
Advanced
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Harry Styles’ epic ballad about escaping a world in crisis. Beginner difficulty in the key of F. Frequently Asked Questions…

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