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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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Iris

Goo Goo Dolls
Advanced
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One of the most iconic alternative rock ballads of the 90s. The original uses an unusual open tuning, but standard…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Dreams

Fleetwood Mac
Advanced
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Fleetwood Mac’s only #1 hit is beautifully simple – just two chords for most of the song. Frequently Asked Questions…
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Take It Easy

Eagles
Advanced
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The Eagles’ debut single and an essential campfire song. A feel-good country rock classic. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Sweet Caroline

Neil Diamond
Advanced
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The ultimate crowd singalong song. Simple chords and everyone knows the “ba ba ba” part. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Don’t Stop Believin’

Journey
Advanced
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One of the greatest rock anthems ever. The iconic piano intro translates well to guitar with these four chords. Frequently…
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Paint It Black

The Rolling Stones
Advanced
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Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to play "Paint It Black"? You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: Em, B7,…
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Down by the River

Neil Young
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to play "Down by the River"? You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: Em…
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Time of Your Life

Green Day
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to play "Time of Your Life"? You need 4 Beginner-friendly chords: G,…
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Mr. Jones

Counting Crows
Advanced
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Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to play "Mr. Jones"? You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: Am, F, Dm,…
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Tears in Heaven

Eric Clapton
Advanced
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Frequently Asked Questions What chords do you need to play "Tears in Heaven"? You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: A, E,…

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