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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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Hey Joe

Jimi Hendrix
Advanced
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Jimi Hendrix’s bluesy rock classic about a man on the run. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked…
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Hold My Hand

Hootie & the Blowfish
Advanced
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Hootie & the Blowfish’s heartfelt 90s rock ballad about deep friendship. Beginner difficulty in the key of B. Frequently Asked…
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How to Save a Life

The Fray
Advanced
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The Fray’s emotionally powerful piano-rock ballad about a failing relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Gimme Shelter

The Rolling Stones
Advanced
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The Rolling Stones’ dark, urgent masterpiece about war, violence, and shelter. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C#m. Frequently Asked…
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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Cyndi Lauper
Intermediate
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Cyndi Lauper’s iconic 80s pop anthem about female empowerment and fun. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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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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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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Come On Eileen

Dexys Midnight Runners
Intermediate
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Dexys Midnight Runners’ irresistibly catchy new wave classic. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…

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