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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…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Lodi

Creedence Clearwater Revival
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s classic tale of a struggling musician stuck in a dead-end town. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ psychedelic classic from the album *Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band*. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.…
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Maggie May

Rod Stewart
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Rod Stewart’s classic story of a young man’s bittersweet romance with an older woman. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
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Me and Bobby McGee

Janis Joplin
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Janis Joplin’s signature song about freedom, loss, and life on the road. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently…
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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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