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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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This Must Be the Place

Talking Heads
Advanced
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A beloved, quirky love song by Talking Heads. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E. [C]Hi-yeah, I got plenty of…
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Sweet Dreams

Eurythmics
Advanced
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A synth-pop classic by Euryththmics about ambition and reality. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Sweet Jane

The Velvet Underground
Advanced
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The Velvet Underground’s classic rock song about contrasting lives and holding onto a simple, romantic ideal. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Sympathy for the Devil

The Rolling Stones
Advanced
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The Rolling Stones’ iconic narrative rock song from the perspective of the Devil. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.…
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Tangled Up in Blue

Bob Dylan
Intermediate
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Bob Dylan’s epic narrative folk song about love, memory, and changing perspectives. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently…
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Teach Your Children

Crosby Stills Nash & Young
Advanced
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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s classic folk-rock anthem about the wisdom passed between generations. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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The Boxer

Simon & Garfunkel
Advanced
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Simon & Garfunkel’s folk-rock ballad about a young man’s struggle and resilience. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Southern Cross

Crosby Stills & Nash
Intermediate
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A classic sailing and reflection song by Crosby, Stills & Nash. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Practice tip:…
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Spirit in the Sky

Norman Greenbaum
Beginner
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Norman Greenbaum’s 1969 psychedelic gospel-rock anthem about a guaranteed place in the afterlife. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.…
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Stacy’s Mom

Fountains of Wayne
Advanced
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Fountains of Wayne’s hit about a teenage crush on a friend’s attractive mother. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…

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