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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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Gravity

John Mayer
Advanced
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John Mayer’s soulful blues-pop ballad about the pull of something you can’t escape. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.…
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Happy Together

The Turtles
Advanced
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The Turtles’ irresistibly catchy 60s pop hit about being in love. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked…
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Helplessly Hoping

Crosby Stills Nash & Young
Intermediate
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Crosby, Stills & Nash’s gorgeous three-part harmony folk masterpiece. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Am. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Here Comes Your Man

Pixies
Advanced
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Pixies’ infectious alternative pop song with its catchy, surfy guitar line. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked…
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Here Without You

3 Doors Down
Advanced
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3 Doors Down’s anthemic rock ballad about missing someone far away. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am. Frequently Asked…
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Everybody Hurts

R.E.M.
Intermediate
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R.E.M.’s slow, achingly beautiful ballad about holding on during dark times. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. [Em]Don’t throw…
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Fields of Gold

Sting
Advanced
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Sting’s gorgeous folk-rock ballad about love and golden memories. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Float On

Modest Mouse
Intermediate
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Modest Mouse’s cheerfully philosophical indie rock hit about rolling with life’s punches. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently…
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Every Breath You Take

The Police
Advanced
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The Police’s haunting surveillance-themed love song with Sting’s iconic melody. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Californication

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Advanced
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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ melancholic alternative rock epic about the dark side of Hollywood. Intermediate difficulty in the key of…

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