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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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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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Give Me One Reason

Tracy Chapman
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Tracy Chapman’s soulful blues-rock plea for a reason to stay in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.…
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Good 4 U

Olivia Rodrigo
Advanced
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Olivia Rodrigo’s pop-punk anthem about post-breakup frustration. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Don’t You Forget About Me

Simple Minds
Intermediate
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Simple Minds’ iconic 1980s anthem about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Down on the Corner

Creedence Clearwater Revival
Advanced
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Creedence Clearwater Revival’s upbeat classic about a street-corner band. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Drive

Incubus
Advanced
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A reflective alternative rock song by Incubus about taking control of your own path. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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End of the Line

Traveling Wilburys
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A laid-back, optimistic classic by the supergroup Traveling Wilburys. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Everybody Talks

Neon Trees
Advanced
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Neon Trees’ upbeat pop-rock anthem about rumors and attraction. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…

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