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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Somewhere Only We Know

Keane
Advanced
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Keane’s piano-driven hit with a beautiful four-chord progression. One of the best easy piano songs. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Clocks

Coldplay
Advanced
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Coldplay’s iconic piano riff is instantly recognizable. Three chords in a repeating arpeggio pattern. Frequently Asked Questions What chords do…
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Paranoid

Black Sabbath
Intermediate
Try a D-DU-UDU strum pattern
Black Sabbath’s most accessible song with a fast power chord riff. A rite of passage for electric guitarists. Frequently Asked…
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Tomorrow Never Knows

The Beatles
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
The Beatles’ most experimental track. A single C chord drone with tape loops, backwards guitars, and Lennon’s transcendental lyrics. Frequently…
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Killing in the Name

Rage Against the Machine
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
Drop-D power chord mayhem from Rage Against the Machine. The riff is iconic and surprisingly accessible. Frequently Asked Questions What…
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Born in the U.S.A.

Bruce Springsteen
Advanced
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Despite its huge stadium sound, Springsteen’s anthem uses only two chords. The power comes from the rhythm and vocal delivery.…
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Hey Soul Sister

Train
Advanced
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This song was practically made for ukulele. Four simple chords and an irresistibly catchy melody. Frequently Asked Questions What chords…
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Eleanor Rigby

The Beatles
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
One of the Beatles’ darkest songs built on just Em and C. A masterclass in how two chords can create…
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Can’t Help Falling in Love

Elvis Presley
Advanced
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Elvis’s romantic classic is a ukulele staple. The gentle waltz rhythm is perfect for fingerpicking or soft strumming. Frequently Asked…
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Blitzkrieg Bop

Ramones
Beginner
Simple downstroke strumming works great
The punk anthem that launched a thousand bands. Three chords (often played as two alternating), maximum speed, pure energy. Frequently…