15 Popular Guitar Songs for Beginners
By Dylan Simon
Knowing how to stop a room by playing an awesome song is a feeling like no other. Before you become a guitar legend, know it takes a lot of muscle memory, dedication, and lots of practice. Here are 15 easy songs to get you started on your musical journey:
Photo by Michael Bush | DreamstimeSmoke on Water by Deep Purple
This classic rock song is instantly recognizable with easy-to-learn chords. You can pick up this song in as little as ten minutes. Start with the iconic opening riff and everything will flow from there!
Wonderwall by Oasis
With a simple chord pattern, this one is a crowd pleaser that will for sure get everyone singing along. This track is a perfect pick if you are planning on performing at an open mic night or hosting a party at your house.
Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes
This guitar-driven track is a great way to show off your guitar skills with ease. With simple chords and an iconic guitar riff, you'll have everyone dancing along in no time!
Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol
A favorite for guitar beginners, this iconic tune from 2006 has a few simple chords and some awesome guitar licks that will impress anyone who hears it.
Stay With Me by Sam Smith
This soulful track has beautiful guitar passages perfect for beginners looking to hone their guitar skills while still being able to entertain the crowd. The vocals are also a beautiful melody of notes to add if you are also a singer.
Image by Imma Gambardella | DreamstimeBad Habits by Ed Sheeran
This popular crowd pleaser could be great for at-home karaoke or practicing your music skills. Ed Sheeran is a modern day musical master and most people can vibe with his music.
Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
A guitar classic, this country track with signature guitar solos is easy to learn and provides a great chance to show off the guitar skills you've been working on. A class great for any audience.
Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
A popular guitar favorite with a few simple chord patterns and haunting guitar riffs, you’ll be sure to impress your audience with this classic. This is a fantastic song for a slow dance or if you feel like getting emotional with your listeners.
Bad To The Bone by George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Have you wanted something better to play around the campfire? Well here you go! This song can be the perfect introduction to blues riffs. Once this classic riff is learned you can mad-lib the heck out of it.
Let It Be by The Beatles
Who does not know the iconic guitar intro to this classic Beatles track? This guitar-driven tune is a great way to practice guitar and learn some of the most iconic guitar riffs in history.
Dust In The Wind by Kansas
This classic song features a lot of chords and teaches the learner that finger positioning on the fretboard is important if you want a smooth transition between chords. This song is a must-know for all beginners.
Photo by Markwaters | DreamstimeStairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin
This is one of the godliest songs ever made. Ask just about anyone about this song and they have probably listened to it a few times. You cannot go wrong learning this crowd pleaser.
Time Of Your Life by Green Day
This Green Day song is so famous, most people will pick it out on the first few notes. This track is great for big crowds and nostalgic moments. Who wouldn’t want to join in when playing this song?
Every Rose Has its Thorns by Poison
This is one of Poison’s best songs and the perfect bar song to get others to join in with emotional singing. Open mic nights are going to be a whole lot more fun with this one.
Three Little Birds by Bob Marley
With its upbeat reggae groove, this song is perfect for guitar beginners who want to get the crowd moving! The guitar licks are also relatively easy to learn and master in no time flat.
If you’re just starting out with guitar playing, these 15 guitar songs should get you well on your way to becoming a guitar legend! Have fun and keep practicing - soon enough you will be showing off your skills in front of a crowd of admiring fans!
