Alternative Guitar Songs
Browse alternative guitar songs with chord diagrams, tabs, and playing guides for guitar, ukulele, and piano.
Alternative Guitar Songs – Chord Charts & Tabs
Explore our collection of 87 alternative songs with complete chord charts, tabs, and diagrams for guitar, ukulele, piano, and more. Each song includes chord diagrams, strum patterns, and playing tips to help you learn quickly.
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Let Down
Radiohead
AdvancedA shimmering OK Computer deep cut with interlocking guitar arpeggios.
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Where Is My Mind
Pixies
AdvancedPixies’ iconic alternative rock song with its instantly recognizable bass riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
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Wicked Game
Chris Isaak
AdvancedChris Isaak’s hauntingly beautiful rock ballad with shimmering guitar. Beginner difficulty in the key of Bm.
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Fix You
Coldplay
IntermediateOne of Coldplay’s most emotionally powerful songs, “Fix You” builds from a quiet organ intro to an explosive, anthemic climax.…
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About a Girl
Nirvana
AdvancedOne of Nirvana’s most melodic songs, “About a Girl” was inspired by Kurt Cobain’s love of the Beatles. The simple…
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The Scientist
Coldplay
AdvancedColdplay’s emotional piano-driven ballad translates beautifully to guitar. The four-chord progression creates a haunting, melancholic atmosphere perfect for acoustic performance.
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Lover, You Should’ve Come Over
Jeff Buckley
AdvancedA sprawling, emotionally devastating masterpiece from Jeff Buckley’s only studio album “Grace.” This song builds through waves of intensity with…
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Santeria
Sublime
AdvancedSublime’s most famous track blends rock, ska, and reggae with an infectious groove. The chord progression has a warm, sunny…
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Island in the Sun
Weezer
IntermediateWeezer’s sunny, feel-good hit is one of the easiest rock songs to learn. The four-chord pattern repeats throughout with a…
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Basket Case
Green Day
AdvancedGreen Day’s breakthrough punk-pop anthem is fast, fun, and full of energy. The song about anxiety and panic attacks became…