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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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Helplessly Hoping

Crosby Stills Nash & Young
Intermediate
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Crosby, Stills & Nash’s gorgeous three-part harmony folk masterpiece. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Am. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Here Comes Your Man

Pixies
Advanced
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Pixies’ infectious alternative pop song with its catchy, surfy guitar line. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked…
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Here Without You

3 Doors Down
Advanced
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3 Doors Down’s anthemic rock ballad about missing someone far away. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am. Frequently Asked…
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Hey Joe

Jimi Hendrix
Advanced
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Jimi Hendrix’s bluesy rock classic about a man on the run. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked…
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Hey Ya

OutKast
Intermediate
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OutKast’s genre-defying pop hit with its irresistible energy and unusual rhythm. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Ho Hey

The Lumineers
Advanced
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The Lumineers’ infectious folk-rock anthem that became a modern acoustic classic. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…
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Hold My Hand

Hootie & the Blowfish
Advanced
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Hootie & the Blowfish’s heartfelt 90s rock ballad about deep friendship. Beginner difficulty in the key of B. Frequently Asked…
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Get Lucky

Daft Punk
Intermediate
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Daft Punk’s funky disco hit featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Bm. Frequently Asked…
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Homeward Bound

Simon & Garfunkel
Intermediate
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Simon & Garfunkel’s wistful folk classic about the longing of a traveling musician. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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Ghost Riders in the Sky

Johnny Cash
Advanced
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The classic Western cowboy ballad about a ghostly cattle drive. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am. Frequently Asked Questions…

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