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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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Rocky Mountain High

John Denver
Advanced
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John Denver’s classic folk anthem about finding inspiration in the Colorado wilderness. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently…
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Rolling in the Deep

Adele
Advanced
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Adele’s powerful breakup anthem about scorned love and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Roxanne

The Police
Advanced
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The Police’s classic song about a man pleading with a woman not to sell her love. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Old Town Road

Lil Nas X
Intermediate
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Lil Nas X’s genre-blending hit about a cowboy on a horse. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Say You Won’t Let Go

James Arthur
Intermediate
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James Arthur’s heartfelt ballad about a lasting love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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One Headlight

The Wallflowers
Advanced
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A classic 90s alternative rock song by The Wallflowers. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Only the Good Die Young

Billy Joel
Advanced
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Billy Joel’s classic rock song about a young man trying to persuade a Catholic girl to go out with him.…
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Ophelia

The Lumineers
Advanced
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A folk-rock anthem by The Lumineers about a captivating but elusive figure. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Our House

Crosby Stills Nash & Young
Advanced
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A classic folk-rock song about domestic bliss by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.…
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Patience

Guns N' Roses
Advanced
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Guns N’ Roses’ classic power ballad about love and waiting. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…

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