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Rock Guitar Songs

Rock is where most guitarists cut their teeth — open chords, driving downstrokes and riffs you already half-know. Browse our hand-tagged collection of rock guitar songs, each rated by difficulty with chord diagrams and step-by-step guides, from one-chord grooves to stadium anthems. See our guide to the easiest rock songs on guitar →

Rock Guitar Songs – Chord Charts & Tabs

Explore our collection of 628 rock 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. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Nights in White Satin

Moody Blues
Advanced
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The Moody Blues’ psychedelic symphonic rock ballad about longing and reflection. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked…
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Maneater

Hall & Oates
Advanced
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A classic 80s pop-rock hit by Hall & Oates about a dangerous, alluring woman. Intermediate difficulty in the key of…
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Man in the Box

Alice in Chains
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Alice in Chains’ grunge anthem about societal control and personal anguish. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked…
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Long December

Counting Crows
Advanced
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Counting Crows’ reflective and hopeful song about a year’s end and new beginnings. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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Long Train Runnin’

Doobie Brothers
Advanced
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A classic rock song by The Doobie Brothers with a driving rhythm and bluesy feel. Intermediate difficulty in the key…
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Look After You

The Fray
Advanced
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A heartfelt ballad by The Fray about a promise of unwavering support. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Love Will Keep Us Alive

Eagles
Advanced
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A classic Eagles ballad about enduring love through hardship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Practice tip: The chord…
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Lay Down Sally

Eric Clapton
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Eric Clapton’s laid-back country-rock tune about wanting a lover to stay. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked…
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Lay Lady Lay

Bob Dylan
Advanced
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Bob Dylan’s classic, seductive ballad from Nashville Skyline. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…

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