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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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I Wanna Be Yours

Arctic Monkeys
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Arctic Monkeys’ intimate, yearning love song with raw poetic lyrics. Beginner difficulty in the key of Em. Frequently Asked Questions…
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I Wanna Hold Your Hand

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ breakthrough hit that launched Beatlemania with its infectious joy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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I Will Always Love You

Dolly Parton
Advanced
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Dolly Parton’s timeless ballad about letting go of the person you love most. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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I Will Wait

Mumford & Sons
Advanced
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Mumford & Sons’ rousing folk-rock anthem about patience and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am. Frequently Asked Questions…
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I Won’t Give Up

Jason Mraz
Intermediate
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Jason Mraz’s hopeful acoustic love song about never giving up on someone. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. [Em]I…
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I’ve Just Seen a Face

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ exuberant folk-rock love-at-first-sight song from the Help! album. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Hurt

Johnny Cash
Advanced
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Johnny Cash’s deeply moving final masterpiece about pain, regret, and redemption. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am. Frequently Asked…
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I Can See Clearly Now

Johnny Nash
Advanced
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Johnny Nash’s uplifting reggae-pop classic about overcoming obstacles with optimism. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions…
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I Love Rock and Roll

Joan Jett
Advanced
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Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ explosive rock anthem that became a generation’s battle cry. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Halo

Beyonce
Advanced
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Beyoncé’s soaring pop ballad about divine love and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What…

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