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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No Surprises
Radiohead
AdvancedRadiohead’s lullaby-like masterpiece has a deceptively gentle sound with dark lyrics underneath. The glockenspiel-inspired guitar riff is iconic and the…
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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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Cigarette Daydreams
Cage The Elephant
IntermediateCage The Elephant’s mellow, nostalgic track is a fan favorite with its simple chord progression and dreamy atmosphere. It’s one…
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Teenage Dirtbag
Wheatus
AdvancedThe ultimate coming-of-age anthem of the early 2000s, “Teenage Dirtbag” features a catchy four-chord pattern with a singalong chorus everyone…