Alternative Guitar Songs
Alternative rock mixes open chords with the occasional barre and a lot of attitude. Browse our alternative guitar songs with chords, tabs and playing guides.
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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High and Dry
Radiohead
AdvancedOne of Radiohead’s most accessible songs, “High and Dry” is a straightforward acoustic rock song with a simple four-chord progression…
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Heart Shaped Box
Nirvana
AdvancedNirvana’s dark, powerful single from In Utero has a droning, hypnotic quality. The unusual A-to-F movement gives the song its…
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Plush
Stone Temple Pilots
AdvancedStone Temple Pilots’ Grammy-winning hit alternates between a gentle acoustic verse and a heavy chorus. The dynamic shifts make it…
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Just Like Heaven
The Cure
AdvancedThe Cure’s most beloved song features one of the most iconic guitar intros in alternative rock history. The jangly, shimmering…
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Say It Ain’t So
Weezer
AdvancedWeezer’s emotional rock anthem from the Blue Album builds from a quiet, clean intro into a massive distorted chorus. It’s…
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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…
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Karma Police
Radiohead
AdvancedRadiohead’s haunting masterpiece from OK Computer blends folk-like verses with an ethereal atmosphere. The chord progression shifts beautifully between sections.…
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Black Hole Sun
Soundgarden
AdvancedChris Cornell’s iconic grunge anthem features a psychedelic, swirling chord progression that creates an otherworldly atmosphere. The unusual chord choices…