Indie Guitar Songs

Browse indie guitar songs with chord diagrams, tabs, and playing guides for guitar, ukulele, and piano.

Indie Guitar Songs – Chord Charts & Tabs

Explore our collection of 89 indie 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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New Slang

The Shins
Advanced
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A jangly indie folk song by The Shins. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
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Let the Light In

Lana Del Rey
Advanced
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A dreamy, romantic duet by Lana Del Rey featuring Father John Misty. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
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Japanese Denim

Daniel Caesar
Advanced
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A soulful ballad by Daniel Caesar about enduring love and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
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I Can Tell That We Are Gonna Be Friends

White Stripes
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
A nostalgic acoustic folk song by The White Stripes about childhood friendship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
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I Love You So

The Walters
Advanced
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A beloved indie rock track by The Walters about longing and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
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Francis Forever

Mitski
Advanced
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A melancholic indie rock song by Mitski about longing and absence. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
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Everything Stays

Rebecca Sugar
Advanced
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A gentle, reflective song from the “Adventure Time” series by Rebecca Sugar about the nature of change and memory. Beginner…
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Cry

Cigarettes After Sex
Advanced
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A dreamy, melancholic ballad by Cigarettes After Sex about longing and emotional vulnerability. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
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Dark Red

Steve Lacy
Advanced
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Steve Lacy’s moody and minimalist R&B track about obsessive love and foreboding. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
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Chamber of Reflection

Mac DeMarco
Intermediate
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Mac DeMarco’s introspective synth-pop track about isolation and self-reflection. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.