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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Losing My Religion
R.E.M.
AdvancedR.E.M.’s biggest hit features a mandolin riff and a hauntingly beautiful minor key melody. Works on guitar, mandolin, or ukulele.
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Gtap to play
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Ctap to play
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Creep
Radiohead
AdvancedRadiohead’s breakthrough hit with four chords and raw emotional power. The quiet-loud dynamic makes it unforgettable.
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Emtap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
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Zombie
The Cranberries
IntermediateDolores O’Riordan’s protest anthem loops four open chords with an unforgettable vocal. One of the best 4-chord rock songs.
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F5tap to play
Bb5tap to play
Ab5tap to play
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Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana
IntermediateThe grunge anthem that defined a generation. Four power chords, one legendary riff.
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E5tap to play
G5tap to play
A5tap to play
B5tap to play
Seven Nation Army
The White Stripes
IntermediateThat iconic riff is one of the most recognizable in rock history. The song is simpler than it sounds.
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Atap to play
Etap to play
F#mtap to play
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Somewhere Only We Know
Keane
AdvancedKeane’s piano-driven hit with a beautiful four-chord progression. One of the best easy piano songs.
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Ebtap to play
Bbmtap to play
Fmtap to play
Clocks
Coldplay
AdvancedColdplay’s iconic piano riff is instantly recognizable. Three chords in a repeating arpeggio pattern.