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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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Day Tripper

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ driving rock riff song about a girl who’s only a day tripper. Beginner difficulty in the key of…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Amtap to play
Ctap to play

Do I Wanna Know

Arctic Monkeys
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Arctic Monkeys’ sultry, brooding indie rock hit with a hypnotic guitar riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Gm. Frequently…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Don’t Stop Me Now

Queen
Advanced
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Queen’s exuberant rock anthem about living life to the fullest. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Amtap to play
Gtap to play
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Dream On

Aerosmith
Advanced
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Aerosmith’s epic power ballad about pursuing your dreams against all odds. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Em. Frequently Asked…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Dtap to play
Ctap to play
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Dreams (Cranberries)

The Cranberries
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
The Cranberries’ soaring alt-rock hit featuring Dolores O’Riordan’s ethereal vocals. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Drift Away

Dobie Gray
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Dobie Gray’s feel-good classic about the power of music. Beginner difficulty in the key of D. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Eight Days a Week

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ exuberant early hit about being crazy about someone every day of the week. Beginner difficulty in the key…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Gtap to play

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…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play

Champagne Supernova

Oasis
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Oasis’ sprawling Britpop epic about dreams and escape. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Chasing Cars

Snow Patrol
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Snow Patrol’s beautifully simple indie rock ballad about lying next to someone you love. Beginner difficulty in the key of…

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