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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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505

Arctic Monkeys
Advanced
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A brooding indie classic that builds from a gentle organ intro to an explosive climax.
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Rivers and Roads

The Head and the Heart
Advanced
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A beautiful, emotional indie folk song about growing apart from loved ones.
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Anyone Else but You

The Moldy Peaches
Beginner
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Made famous by the film “Juno,” this quirky indie duet uses just two chords through most of the song.
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Nobody

Mitski
Intermediate
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Mitski’s infectious pop anthem about loneliness is deceptively upbeat. Using a capo on the 3rd fret, the song can be…
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First Day of My Life

Bright Eyes
Advanced
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Conor Oberst’s most tender love song is a wedding staple and one of indie rock’s most beloved ballads. The simple…
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Eldest Daughter

Zolita
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Zolita’s viral hit resonates deeply with eldest daughters everywhere, exploring themes of responsibility, people-pleasing, and growing up too fast. Four…
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Scott Street

Phoebe Bridgers
Intermediate
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Phoebe Bridgers’ evocative indie folk song paints a vivid picture of a chance encounter with an ex. The gentle four-chord…
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Motion Sickness

Phoebe Bridgers
Intermediate
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Phoebe Bridgers’ breakout single is a sharp, witty takedown built on a driving indie-rock foundation. The four open chords create…
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Scott Pilgrim vs My GPA

Lovejoy
Advanced
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Lovejoy’s energetic indie rock anthem is a fan favorite. With its driving rhythm and catchy riff, this song is great…

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