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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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Man in the Mirror

Michael Jackson
Advanced
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Michael Jackson’s powerful anthem about personal change and social responsibility. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Practice tip: Master…
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Mamma Mia

ABBA
Advanced
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ABBA’s iconic pop anthem about romantic confusion and irresistible attraction. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Me and Bobby McGee

Janis Joplin
Intermediate
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Janis Joplin’s signature song about freedom, loss, and life on the road. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard

Paul Simon
Intermediate
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Paul Simon’s upbeat tale of youthful rebellion and mysterious consequences. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions…
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La Vie en Rose

Edith Piaf
Advanced
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Edith Piaf’s timeless French ballad about seeing life through rose-colored glasses. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…
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Lake of Fire

Meat Puppets
Intermediate
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“Lake of Fire” is a psychedelic folk-punk song by the Meat Puppets, famously covered by Nirvana. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Let It Snow

Traditional
Advanced
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A classic winter song by Traditional. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. [F]It doesn’t show signs of stopping [C]And…
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Like Real People Do

Hozier
Intermediate
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A hauntingly beautiful folk song by Hozier about love, memory, and rediscovery. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Line Without a Hook

Ricky Montgomery
Advanced
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A melancholic indie-pop song by Ricky Montgomery about love and communication. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…
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In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Neutral Milk Hotel
Intermediate
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Neutral Milk Hotel’s indie-folk masterpiece — a surreal, emotional experience. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…

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