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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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Hard Days Night

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ energetic 1964 hit about finding relief after a long day’s work. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Harness Your Hopes

Pavement
Advanced
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Pavement’s quirky and lyrically dense indie rock track from the “Brighten the Corners” era. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Heaven

Bryan Adams
Advanced
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Bryan Adams’ classic power ballad about finding paradise in a loved one’s arms. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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Helena

My Chemical Romance
Advanced
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My Chemical Romance’s emotional anthem about loss and mourning. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Great Balls of Fire

Jerry Lee Lewis
Advanced
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Jerry Lee Lewis’s classic rock and roll anthem about passionate, overwhelming love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Green River

Creedence Clearwater Revival
Advanced
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Creedence Clearwater Revival’s swamp rock classic about a nostalgic childhood retreat. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked…
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Flagpole Sitta

Harvey Danger
Intermediate
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Harvey Danger’s 1997 alternative rock anthem about paranoia and social observation. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. [G]Say you…
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For What Its Worth

Buffalo Springfield
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Buffalo Springfield’s iconic protest song about tension and unrest on the Sunset Strip. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.…
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Friday I’m in Love

The Cure
Advanced
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The Cure’s upbeat 1992 single about the joy of Fridays and love. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently…
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Get Back

The Beatles
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
The Beatles’ classic rock song about returning home. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…

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