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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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Freakin’ Out on the Interstate

Briston Maroney
Intermediate
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A driving indie rock anthem by Briston Maroney about anxiety and self-reflection on the road. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Bertha

Grateful Dead
Advanced
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A classic Grateful Dead tune about a persistent, troublesome woman. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Black Sheep

Metric
Advanced
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Metric’s anthemic song about embracing individuality from the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World soundtrack. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Brazil

Declan McKenna
Advanced
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Declan McKenna’s politically charged indie anthem about corruption and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Devuelveme a Mi Chica

Hombres G
Intermediate
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A classic Spanish pop-rock song by Hombres G about a desperate plea for a lost love. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Army Dreamers

Kate Bush
Intermediate
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Kate Bush’s poignant anti-war ballad about a mother mourning her son lost to military service. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Atlantis

Donovan
Intermediate
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Donovan’s psychedelic folk ballad about the legendary lost continent. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Waiting Room

Fugazi
Advanced
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Fugazi’s post-hardcore anthem about patience and self-determination. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Willin’

Little Feat
Intermediate
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Little Feat’s classic trucker anthem about a weary but resilient driver. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Round Here

Counting Crows
Advanced
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Counting Crows’ atmospheric and narrative-driven song about life and disconnection in a small town. Beginner difficulty in the key of…

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