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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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Summer of ’69

Bryan Adams
Advanced
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Bryan Adams’ nostalgic rock classic about youth, music, and summer. “Summer of ’69” is one of the most fun songs…
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Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Poison
Intermediate
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Poison’s power ballad is one of the most iconic acoustic songs in rock history. Written by Bret Michaels in a…
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Vienna

Billy Joel
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Billy Joel’s timeless classic about slowing down and not rushing through life has experienced a massive resurgence with younger generations.…
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Everybody Wants to Rule the World

Tears for Fears
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Tears for Fears’ biggest hit has one of the most recognizable guitar intros in 80s pop. The song’s driving rhythm…
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Rocket Man

Elton John
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Elton John’s sci-fi classic about an astronaut’s loneliness is one of rock’s greatest songs. The sweeping chord progression creates a…
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Your Song

Elton John
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Elton John’s first major hit is a beautifully simple love song. The conversational lyrics and warm melody have made it…
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End of Beginning

Djo
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Djo (Joe Keery’s musical project) delivered this dreamy, nostalgic track that went massively viral. The simple four-chord progression creates a…
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Viva la Vida

Coldplay
Intermediate
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Coldplay’s anthemic hit about a fallen king. Four chords that repeat throughout with massive orchestral energy. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Boulevard of Broken Dreams

Green Day
Intermediate
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Green Day’s Grammy-winning anthem of isolation. Simple power chord progression with iconic dynamics. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you…
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American Pie

Don McLean
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Don McLean’s epic, 8-minute rock and roll odyssey. One of the most iconic songs in American music history. Frequently Asked…

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