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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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Living on a Prayer

Bon Jovi
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Bon Jovi’s iconic anthem about working-class resilience and love. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions What…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Atap to play

Long Haired Country Boy

Charlie Daniels Band
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
A classic Southern rock anthem by The Charlie Daniels Band celebrating a laid-back, independent lifestyle. Beginner difficulty in the key…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Lyin’ Eyes

Eagles
Advanced
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The Eagles’ classic story-song about a woman living a double life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Mary on a Cross

Ghost
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A haunting and melodic rock song by the Swedish band Ghost. Beginner difficulty in the key of G. Frequently Asked…
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Now and Then

The Beatles
Advanced
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A poignant final Beatles song completed with AI assistance. Beginner difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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I Bet on Losing Dogs

Mitski
Advanced
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A melancholic indie rock song by Mitski about choosing doomed relationships. Beginner difficulty in the key of C. Frequently Asked…
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I’m Not in Love

10cc
Advanced
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10cc’s lush, dreamy pop classic about the denial of deep feelings. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A. Frequently Asked…
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I’m Only Sleeping

The Beatles
Advanced
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The Beatles’ dreamy and lethargic ode to staying in bed. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E. Frequently Asked Questions…
GuitarUkulelePiano
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Dire Wolf

Grateful Dead
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
A haunting folk-rock ballad by the Grateful Dead about a late-night poker game with a mythical beast. Beginner difficulty in…
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Dirty Work

Steely Dan
Advanced
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A classic tale of a transactional affair from Steely Dan’s debut album. Beginner difficulty in the key of E. Frequently…

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