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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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Ironic

Alanis Morissette
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 90s hit about life’s unexpected twists. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Jack and Diane

John Mellencamp
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
John Mellencamp’s iconic coming-of-age rock anthem about two American kids doing the best they can. Beginner difficulty in the key…
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Jealous Guy

John Lennon
Advanced
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John Lennon’s introspective ballad about regret and vulnerability. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Johnny B. Goode

Chuck Berry
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Chuck Berry’s classic rock and roll anthem about a country boy who becomes a guitar star. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Jumpin’ Jack Flash

The Rolling Stones
Advanced
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A classic rock anthem by The Rolling Stones. Intermediate difficulty in the key of B. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Kiss From a Rose

Seal
Advanced
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Seal’s atmospheric ballad about love’s haunting and healing power. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G. Practice tip: Master the…
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Kryptonite

3 Doors Down
Advanced
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3 Doors Down’s hit song about unwavering friendship and support. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Lake of Fire

Meat Puppets
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
“Lake of Fire” is a psychedelic folk-punk song by the Meat Puppets, famously covered by Nirvana. Beginner difficulty in the…
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Layla

Eric Clapton
Advanced
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Eric Clapton’s anguished rock anthem about unrequited love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Light My Fire

The Doors
Advanced
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The Doors’ psychedelic rock anthem about passionate desire. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…

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