Folk Guitar Songs
Folk is the home of the three-chord song: simple shapes, steady strums and melodies made for singing along. Browse our folk guitar songs with chord diagrams, honest difficulty ratings and beginner-friendly guides.
Folk Guitar Songs – Chord Charts & Tabs
Explore our collection of 299 folk 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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Nose to the Grindstone
Tyler Childers
IntermediateTyler Childers' gritty Appalachian working-class anthem from Purgatory. Four simple chords with a driving country-folk rhythm.
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50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
Paul Simon
ExpertPaul Simon's witty 1975 classic with its iconic chorus. Features a sophisticated fingerpicked verse and a catchy, singable chorus.
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Two of Us
The Beatles
IntermediateA joyful acoustic Beatles song from the Let It Be album. Simple open chords create a warm, marching feel perfect…
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Yukon
Zach Bryan
IntermediateZach Bryan’s reflective song about longing and escape set against the backdrop of the North. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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When Wind Meets Fire
Zach Bryan
IntermediateA reflective and yearning folk ballad by Zach Bryan about the enduring connection between two people. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Where Rainbows Never Die
The Steeldrivers
IntermediateA poignant bluegrass ballad about final peace and homecoming by The Steeldrivers. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Who Knows
Zach Bryan
IntermediateA reflective folk song by Zach Bryan about life’s uncertainties. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Practice tip: The…
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Worst Way
Zach Bryan
IntermediateA poignant song by Zach Bryan about the painful, lingering end of a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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You’re Gonna Go Far
Noah Kahan
AdvancedNoah Kahan’s reflective folk-pop song about departure and potential. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Your Idol
Zach Bryan
IntermediateA reflective and self-aware song by Zach Bryan about the pressures of being put on a pedestal. Beginner difficulty in…