Beginner Guitar
Easy Guitar Songs for Beginners
The best beginner guitar songs using simple open chords. Every song includes chord diagrams, strumming patterns, and the full song structure — perfect for learning your first songs on guitar.
These songs use basic open chords like G, C, D, Em, and Am. Most only need 3-4 chords and straightforward strumming patterns. Pick any song below and start playing — no experience required.
Easy chord songs by number of chords
Want to start even smaller? We keep dedicated lists of easy chord songs sorted by how many shapes you need: 2 chord songs (18 real two-chord songs), 3 chord songs (30 classics grouped by progression), and easy guitar songs for kids if you are teaching a young player.
New to reading chords? Check our How to Read Guitar Chords guide first.