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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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Mrs. Robinson

Simon & Garfunkel
Expert
Experiment with jazz voicings and substitutions
Simon & Garfunkel’s iconic folk-rock song about a misunderstood suburban figure. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked…
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Message in a Bottle

The Police
Advanced
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A classic song by The Police about isolation and hope. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Michelle

The Beatles
Advanced
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A classic romantic ballad by The Beatles featuring English and French lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A. Frequently…
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Midnight Rider

The Allman Brothers Band
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
The Allman Brothers Band’s classic Southern rock anthem about a man on the run. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Misery Business

Paramore
Advanced
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Paramore’s energetic pop-punk anthem about karma and relationship drama. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Money for Nothing

Dire Straits
Advanced
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Dire Straits’ satirical rock anthem about the music industry and television, featuring Mark Knopfler’s iconic guitar riff. Intermediate difficulty in…
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Moondance

Van Morrison
Advanced
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Van Morrison’s classic jazz-infused song about a magical autumn night. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A. Practice tip: Work…
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Lips of an Angel

Hinder
Advanced
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Hinder’s power ballad about a complicated late-night phone call from an old flame. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.…
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Lithium

Nirvana
Advanced
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Nirvana’s grunge anthem about mood swings and isolation from their album “Nevermind”. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D. Frequently…
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Little Wing

Jimi Hendrix
Advanced
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Jimi Hendrix’s ethereal ballad featuring lyrical guitar melodies and a gentle, flowing rhythm. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.…

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