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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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Badfish

Sublime
Intermediate
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Sublime’s laid-back ska-punk anthem about a lonely, misunderstood creature. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Bell Bottom Blues

Eric Clapton
Advanced
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Eric Clapton’s heartfelt plea from Derek and the Dominos’ “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs.” Intermediate difficulty in the key…
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Better Man

Pearl Jam
Advanced
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Pearl Jam’s powerful ballad about a woman trapped in a loveless relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Practice…
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Big Empty

Stone Temple Pilots
Intermediate
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A grunge-era classic by Stone Temple Pilots about isolation and disconnection. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked…
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Blue on Black

Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Intermediate
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s blues-rock anthem about heartbreak and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Bobby McGee

Janis Joplin
Intermediate
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Janis Joplin’s iconic, free-spirited anthem about love, loss, and the open road. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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Amie

Pure Prairie League
Intermediate
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Pure Prairie League’s classic country-rock love song about longing and uncertainty. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked…
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Angels Like You

Miley Cyrus
Advanced
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A poignant pop-rock ballad by Miley Cyrus about recognizing a partner’s worth and the painful decision to leave for their…
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Accidentally in Love

Counting Crows
Intermediate
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Counting Crows’ upbeat pop-rock song about unexpectedly falling in love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Practice tip: The…
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All I Want

Kodaline
Advanced
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A heartfelt ballad by Irish rock band Kodaline about longing and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…

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