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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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In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Neutral Milk Hotel
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
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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Ironic

Alanis Morissette
Intermediate
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Alanis Morissette’s iconic 90s hit about life’s unexpected twists. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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It Is Well with My Soul

Traditional
Advanced
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A traditional Christian hymn of profound peace and faith written by Horatio Spafford. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Jack and Diane

John Mellencamp
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
John Mellencamp’s iconic coming-of-age rock anthem about two American kids doing the best they can. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Jealous

Labrinth
Intermediate
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Labrinth’s emotional ballad about envy and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Jealous Guy

John Lennon
Advanced
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John Lennon’s introspective ballad about regret and vulnerability. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Jesus Loves Me

Traditional
Intermediate
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A classic children’s hymn by Traditional. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you…
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Johnny B. Goode

Chuck Berry
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Chuck Berry’s classic rock and roll anthem about a country boy who becomes a guitar star. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Just the Way You Are

Bruno Mars
Advanced
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Bruno Mars’s hit love song about appreciating a partner’s natural beauty. Beginner difficulty in the key of F. Practice tip:…
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I Shot the Sheriff

Bob Marley
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Bob Marley’s reggae classic about justice and accountability. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…

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