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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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Daydream Believer

The Monkees
Advanced
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The Monkees’ upbeat 1967 hit about finding joy in everyday life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play

Dead Flowers

The Rolling Stones
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
A classic country-tinged rock song by The Rolling Stones. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Dear Prudence

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ gentle, uplifting song from the White Album, written to encourage Mia Farrow’s sister to come out and play.…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play

Cats in the Cradle

Harry Chapin
Advanced
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Harry Chapin’s poignant folk-rock ballad about a father and son’s relationship over the years. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Dtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play

Cinnamon Girl

Neil Young
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Neil Young’s classic rock song about a dreamlike, idealized woman. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Dtap to play
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Closer to Fine

Indigo Girls
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
The Indigo Girls’ folk-rock anthem about seeking wisdom and balance. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Closing Time

Semisonic
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Semisonic’s iconic 1998 anthem about endings and new beginnings. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Amtap to play

Colder Weather

Zac Brown Band
Advanced
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Zac Brown Band’s poignant ballad about a traveling musician longing for a distant love. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Gtap to play
Bmtap to play

Come and Get Your Love

Redbone
Advanced
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Redbone’s classic funk-rock anthem about embracing love and joy. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
GuitarUkulelePiano
Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play

Complicated

Avril Lavigne
Advanced
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Avril Lavigne’s hit song about the frustration with someone’s fake behavior. Beginner difficulty in the key of F. Frequently Asked…

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