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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Snowbank Blues
Zach Bryan
IntermediateA reflective and melancholic song by Zach Bryan about finding solace in simple, cold moments. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Scarborough Fair
Traditional
AdvancedA traditional English ballad about a man asking a listener to deliver a message to a former lover. Beginner difficulty…
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Skinny Love
Bon Iver
IntermediateBon Iver’s haunting indie-folk ballad about a fragile, failing relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Ophelia
The Lumineers
AdvancedA folk-rock anthem by The Lumineers about a captivating but elusive figure. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Our House
Crosby Stills Nash & Young
AdvancedA classic folk-rock song about domestic bliss by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.…
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Puff the Magic Dragon
Peter Paul and Mary
AdvancedPeter, Paul and Mary’s classic folk song about a dragon and a boy named Jackie Paper. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Rocky Mountain High
John Denver
AdvancedJohn Denver’s classic folk anthem about finding inspiration in the Colorado wilderness. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently…
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Norwegian Wood
The Beatles
IntermediateThe Beatles’ classic folk-rock song about a mysterious romantic encounter. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Old Man
Neil Young
AdvancedNeil Young’s poignant reflection on aging and connection from his 1972 album ‘Harvest’. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.…
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Mrs. Robinson
Simon & Garfunkel
ExpertSimon & Garfunkel’s iconic folk-rock song about a misunderstood suburban figure. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked…