{"id":30786,"date":"2026-10-15T14:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T12:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/?page_id=30786"},"modified":"2026-10-31T14:43:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T13:43:41","slug":"easy-guitar-songs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/easy-guitar-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Guitar Songs for Beginners (with Chords)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-hero has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5f6b567 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center lp-hero-text is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:54%\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Songs for beginners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Guitar Songs for Beginners (with Chords)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lp-lead wp-block-paragraph\">From children&#8217;s songs with one chord to campfire singalongs, pop and rock: how to choose a song that fits your level and learn it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-answer has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Short answer:<\/strong> Easy guitar songs for beginners are songs with two to four open chords and a relaxed tempo. Think of Three Little Birds (A, D, E), Ring of Fire (G, C, D) and Let It Be (C, G, Am, F). Start with children&#8217;s songs or campfire classics, practice the chord changes first and only sing along once the playing comes naturally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#songs-with-chords\">Go to the song list<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/songs-songwriting\/\">All song articles<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center lp-hero-media is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:46%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) calc(100vw - 2rem), 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-469.jpg\" alt=\"Man in a leather jacket playing an acoustic guitar\" class=\"wp-image-1475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-469-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-469-768x432.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lp-badge\"><span class=\"lp-eq\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><\/span><span>G, C, D and Em<small>are enough for many songs<\/small><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-tocbar has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5f6b567 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">On this page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list lp-toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-makes-it-easy\">What is easy?<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#chords\">Four chords<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#songs-with-chords\">Songs and chords<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#by-theme\">By theme<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#campfire-pop-rock\">Campfire, pop, rock<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#learning-a-new-song\">Learning a song<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#fingerpicking\">Fingerpicking<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#further-reading\">Further reading<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">At a glance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"at-a-glance\">How to choose an easy song<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-4 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 6h11M9 12h11M9 18h11\"\/><circle cx=\"4.5\" cy=\"6\" r=\"1\"\/><circle cx=\"4.5\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\/><circle cx=\"4.5\" cy=\"18\" r=\"1\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Few chords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A song is easy when it has few chords, those chords are open and the changes don&#8217;t come too fast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 13V5.5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0V12\"\/><path d=\"M11 11.5V4a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0v7.5\"\/><path d=\"M14 11.5V6a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0v8a7 7 0 0 1-7 7h-.6a6 6 0 0 1-4.6-2.2L2.6 15.8a1.6 1.6 0 0 1 2.4-2l3 2.7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three chords, lots of songs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With G, C and D, or A, D and E, you can already play many well-known songs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"5\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M12 8v6M8 10.5l4-1 4 1M9.5 21l2.5-7 2.5 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with children&#8217;s songs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children&#8217;s songs with one or two chords are the fastest way to play your first song.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"3\" width=\"6\" height=\"11\" rx=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M5 11a7 7 0 0 0 14 0M12 18v3\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Singing and fingerpicking later<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only add fingerpicking and singing once the chord changes go smoothly. A capo puts the song in your key.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section lp-section--alt has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-makes-it-easy\">What makes a guitar song easy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easy guitar songs have few different chords, those chords are open shapes and you change no more than once per bar. Look at these six points when you choose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"5\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number of chords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with two or three chords, and only move on to four once the changes go smoothly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 13V5.5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0V12\"\/><path d=\"M11 11.5V4a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0v7.5\"\/><path d=\"M14 11.5V6a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0v8a7 7 0 0 1-7 7h-.6a6 6 0 0 1-4.6-2.2L2.6 15.8a1.6 1.6 0 0 1 2.4-2l3 2.7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open chords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose shapes like G, C, D, Em, Am, A and E. Leave barre chords like F and Bm for a while, or use an easier version.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 3h8l3 18H5z\"\/><path d=\"M12 15l5-8M7.5 17h9\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relaxed tempo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slow and mid-tempo songs give you time to change chords.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 6h11M9 12h11M9 18h11\"\/><circle cx=\"4.5\" cy=\"6\" r=\"1\"\/><circle cx=\"4.5\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\/><circle cx=\"4.5\" cy=\"18\" r=\"1\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lots of repetition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Songs where the verse and chorus use the same chords are the quickest to learn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 15v-3a8 8 0 0 1 16 0v3\"\/><rect x=\"3\" y=\"14\" width=\"4\" height=\"7\" rx=\"1.5\"\/><rect x=\"17\" y=\"14\" width=\"4\" height=\"7\" rx=\"1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Familiar melody<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already know the melody, you hear right away whether you&#8217;re on track.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 16a8 8 0 1 1 16 0\"\/><path d=\"M12 16l4-6\"\/><path d=\"M4 20h16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The right key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a song is too high or too low for your voice, move it with a capo without learning new shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/how-to-use-a-capo-on-guitar\/\">How to use a capo&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">The basics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chords\">Which chords do you need for easy songs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With G, C, D and Em you can play most easy pop and campfire songs. Learn these four first and, above all, practice switching between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lp-chords\"><figure data-akkoord=\"G\" data-greep=\"320003\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 120 150\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Chord G: 320003\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\"20\" y=\"30\" width=\"80\" height=\"5\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#1f1a14\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.60\"\/><line x1=\"36\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"36\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.45\"\/><line x1=\"52\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"52\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.30\"\/><line x1=\"68\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"68\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.15\"\/><line x1=\"84\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"84\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.00\"\/><line x1=\"100\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"0.85\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"34\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line 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stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"122\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"122\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"144\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"36\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"52\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"68\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"84\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><\/svg><figcaption>Em<small>022000<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-prose is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the diagrams from the low E string (left) to the high e (right): don&#8217;t play a string with an x, a circle is an open string and a dot is a finger on that fret. Then add A (x02220), E (022100) and Am (x02210) for the songs in A and D. Why certain chords keep showing up together is explained in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/which-guitar-chords-go-together\/\">which guitar chords go together<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-tip is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea64ea74 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"lp-tip-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 18h6M10 21h4\"\/><path d=\"M12 3a6 6 0 0 0-3.6 10.8c.7.6 1.1 1.3 1.1 2.2h5c0-.9.4-1.6 1.1-2.2A6 6 0 0 0 12 3z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-tip-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"lp-tip-title\">F still too hard?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">F is a barre chord you can leave for a while. At first, replace it with Fmaj7 (xx3210). If your changes are still clumsy, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/change-guitar-chords-faster\/\">tips for changing chords faster<\/a> will help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section lp-section--alt has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">By number of chords<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"songs-with-chords\">Easy guitar songs with chords<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest guitar songs use two or three chords from one key, usually the first, fourth and fifth chord: G, C and D, or A, D and E. Once you know one of these groups, you can play a whole range of songs right away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table lp-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Chords<\/th><th>Song<\/th><th>Chords used<\/th><th>Tip<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1 chord<\/td><td>Fr\u00e8re Jacques (children&#8217;s song)<\/td><td>G<\/td><td>A round: just practice the rhythm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 chords<\/td><td>Mary Had a Little Lamb (children&#8217;s song)<\/td><td>G, D<\/td><td>Relaxed tempo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 chords<\/td><td>Clementine (traditional)<\/td><td>G, D7<\/td><td>D7 leads back to G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 chords<\/td><td>Three Little Birds (Bob Marley)<\/td><td>A, D, E<\/td><td>Accent on the offbeat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 chords<\/td><td>Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash)<\/td><td>G, C, D<\/td><td>Country rhythm with an alternating bass<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 chords<\/td><td>Love Me Do (The Beatles)<\/td><td>G, C, D<\/td><td>Relaxed tempo, lots of G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 chords<\/td><td>Twist and Shout (The Beatles)<\/td><td>D, G, A<\/td><td>The same progression throughout<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 chords<\/td><td>Bad Moon Rising (Creedence Clearwater Revival)<\/td><td>D, A, G<\/td><td>Upbeat: practice slowly first<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 chords<\/td><td>Happy Birthday<\/td><td>G, C, D7<\/td><td>Start on G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 chords<\/td><td>La Bamba (Ritchie Valens)<\/td><td>C, F, G<\/td><td>Play F as Fmaj7 (xx3210)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 chords<\/td><td>Knockin&#8217; on Heaven&#8217;s Door (Bob Dylan)<\/td><td>G, D, Am, C<\/td><td>Four chords that keep coming back<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 chords<\/td><td>Stand By Me (Ben E. King)<\/td><td>G, Em, C, D<\/td><td>Works around the campfire too<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 chords<\/td><td>Zombie (The Cranberries)<\/td><td>Em, C, G, D<\/td><td>Rock with open chords<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 chords<\/td><td>Let It Be (The Beatles)<\/td><td>C, G, Am, F<\/td><td>Play F as Fmaj7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chord charts differ from site to site: check against the recording that your version is right.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-prose is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll find more songs and tips for rhythm and variety in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/easy-guitar-songs-3-chords\/\">easy guitar songs with 3 chords<\/a>. If you like country, see <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/easy-country-guitar-songs-for-beginners\/\">ten easy country songs for beginners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">By theme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"by-theme\">Easy guitar songs by theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a song for a party, the campfire or just for yourself? Choose a theme. Each theme has an article with more songs, chord shapes and strumming patterns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"5\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M12 8v6M8 10.5l4-1 4 1M9.5 21l2.5-7 2.5 7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children&#8217;s songs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fastest route to your first song. Fr\u00e8re Jacques takes one chord; Mary Had a Little Lamb and London Bridge Is Falling Down take G and D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/easy-childrens-songs-guitar-chords\/\">Children&#8217;s songs with chords&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3c1 3 4 4.5 4 9a4 4 0 0 1-8 0c0-2 1-3 2-4 0 2 1 3 2 3 0-3-1-5 0-8z\"\/><path d=\"M6 21h12\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campfire songs and singalongs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A chorus everyone knows and chords you can find even in the dark. With G, C, D, Em and Am you get a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/campfire-songs-on-guitar\/\">Learn campfire songs&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"6\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"14\" r=\"3.5\"\/><path d=\"M6 9.5h.01M9 9.5h.01M3 6l3-3h12l3 3\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pop and rock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many hits run on the same four chords. If you know G, D, Em and C, you can play along with a large share of them using a capo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/learn-pop-songs-on-guitar-beginners\/\">Pop songs for beginners&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M3 10h18M8 3v4M16 3v4\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Birthdays and Christmas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Songs everyone knows, so the group sings along naturally. Three chords, like G, C and D, are usually enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/easy-guitar-songs-for-birthdays\/\">Songs for birthdays&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M20.8 6.6a5 5 0 0 0-8.8-2.5 5 5 0 0 0-8.8 2.5c-.6 4.6 5.3 8.9 8.8 11.4 3.5-2.5 9.4-6.8 8.8-11.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Romantic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calm songs with pop chords, plus minor and maj7 chords. You play Perfect (Ed Sheeran) with G, Em, C and D and a capo on fret 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/guitar-chords-for-playing-romantic-songs\/\">Chords for love songs&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-more-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-more is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>More children&#8217;s songs<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Two chords:<\/strong> Skip to My Lou and Clementine use G and D7.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Three chords:<\/strong> Old MacDonald Had a Farm, in C (C, F, G) or in G (G, C, D).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting from zero? Begin with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/children-songs-2-chords-guitar\/\">first children&#8217;s songs with 2 chords<\/a> or read <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/children-songs-guitar-without-notes\/\">learning children&#8217;s songs without sheet music<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-more is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>More party songs and romantic songs<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Birthday:<\/strong> Happy Birthday.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Christmas:<\/strong> Silent Night in G (G, C, D7) or in C (C, F, G7). More in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/easy-christmas-songs-guitar-beginners\/\">easy Christmas songs for beginners<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Romantic:<\/strong> play Wonderful Tonight and Thinking Out Loud with simple strums first. See <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/top-10-romantic-songs-on-guitar\/\">romantic songs on guitar<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/easy-ed-sheeran-songs-on-guitar\/\">easy Ed Sheeran songs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section lp-section--alt has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Singalongs and hits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"campfire-pop-rock\">Campfire songs, pop and rock for beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many pop songs are built on the same four chords, often in the order I-V-vi-IV: in G that&#8217;s G, D, Em and C, in C it&#8217;s C, G, Am and F. Once you know those four, you can play along with lots of hits and singalongs, even when the recording is in another key and you use a capo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center lp-media\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) calc(100vw - 2rem), 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-146.jpg\" alt=\"Reggae band playing outdoors with a guitar\" class=\"wp-image-1138 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-146.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-146-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-146-768x432.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campfire songs and singalongs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Knockin&#8217; on Heaven&#8217;s Door (Bob Dylan):<\/strong> G, D, Am and C.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver):<\/strong> the chorus runs mainly on G, D, Em and C.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Blowin&#8217; in the Wind (Bob Dylan):<\/strong> calm, with open chords.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>A Horse with No Name (America):<\/strong> runs on two chords.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Kumbaya and Sweet Caroline:<\/strong> the whole group sings along.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How to play and sing without losing the group is covered in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/playing-campfire-songs-and-singing\/\">playing campfire songs and singing along<\/a>, and tuning outdoors in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/playing-guitar-at-a-campfire\/\">tips for playing guitar at a campfire<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center lp-media\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 46%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pop songs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Let It Be (The Beatles):<\/strong> C, G, Am and F, with Fmaj7 instead of F.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Stand By Me (Ben E. King):<\/strong> in G with G, Em, C and D.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Wonderwall (Oasis):<\/strong> capo on fret 2; two fingers stay in place throughout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rock songs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rock for beginners is all about open chords or power chords and a solid rhythm, like Zombie (The Cranberries) with Em, C, G and D. More in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/learn-popular-pop-songs-on-guitar\/\">learning well-known pop songs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/play-beatles-songs-on-guitar\/\">Beatles songs on guitar<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/classic-rock-guitar-chords-for-beginners\/\">rock classics for beginners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) calc(100vw - 2rem), 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-128.jpg\" alt=\"Man with an electric guitar outdoors in nature\" class=\"wp-image-781 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-128.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-128-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-128-768x432.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Approach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learning-a-new-song\">How to learn guitar songs the easy way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You learn a new song fastest in small steps, from individual chords to the whole song.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen and count<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listen to the song a few times and count the beat along with it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice the chords on their own<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find a chord chart and practice each chord until it rings clearly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tackle the hardest change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practice that change separately, back and forth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Four strums per chord<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Play the whole song with four downstrokes per chord, at a relaxed tempo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strumming pattern and recording<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a strumming pattern and play along with the recording.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Only then sing along<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sing along once you can play the chords without thinking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-prose is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A detailed approach, from the right guitar to practicing playing styles, is in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/learn-to-play-guitar-songs\/\">learning to play guitar songs: tips and tricks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-tip is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea64ea74 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"lp-tip-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 18h6M10 21h4\"\/><path d=\"M12 3a6 6 0 0 0-3.6 10.8c.7.6 1.1 1.3 1.1 2.2h5c0-.9.4-1.6 1.1-2.2A6 6 0 0 0 12 3z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-tip-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"lp-tip-title\">Singing and playing at the same time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First hum the melody while you play, then sing only the chorus and mark on your sheet where the changes fall. If it goes wrong, play one strum per beat. You&#8217;ll find songs in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/easy-songs-to-sing-and-play-on-guitar\/\">easy songs to sing and play on guitar<\/a>, the technique in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/how-to-sing-and-play-guitar\/\">combining singing and guitar<\/a> and the right key in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/accompany-yourself-on-guitar-while-singing\/\">accompanying yourself on guitar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section lp-section--alt has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Fingerpicking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fingerpicking\">Fingerpicking songs on guitar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fingerpicking a song means you pluck the strings of a chord one by one with your fingers instead of strumming them all at once with a pick. You keep the same chord shapes; only your picking hand does something different.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-4 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fret a chord<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with Am (x02210), for example.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thumb on the bass note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Play the lowest note of the chord with your thumb; for Am that&#8217;s the A string.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three fingers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then play the G string with your index finger, the B string with your middle finger and the high e with your ring finger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repeat for each chord<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only move on to the next chord once the pattern runs well at a relaxed tempo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-prose is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good songs to fingerpick are House of the Rising Sun (The Animals) with Am, C, D, F and E, and Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) with C, Am, F, G and E7. Play the F as Fmaj7 (xx3210) until barre chords work for you. You&#8217;ll find patterns in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/learn-fingerpicking-acoustic-guitar\/\">learning fingerpicking on acoustic guitar<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/daily-fingerpicking-exercise-for-beginners\/\">a daily fingerpicking exercise<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Go deeper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"further-reading\">Further reading about songs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/how-fast-can-you-play-your-first-song\/\">How soon can you play your first song?&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to expect in the first weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/play-along-with-songs-on-the-radio\/\">Playing along with the radio&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How to recognize chords and keys by ear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/simple-recognizable-guitar-intros\/\">Simple, recognizable intros&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Short pieces everyone recognizes right away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/rock-guitar-riffs-for-beginners\/\">Rock riffs for beginners&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple riffs to go with your chords.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/coldplay-songs-guitar-chords\/\">Coldplay songs on guitar&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chords for well-known Coldplay songs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/funny-songs-to-play-on-guitar\/\">Funny songs on guitar&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lighthearted songs for a party.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/tv-themes-guitar-riffs-and-tips\/\">Learning TV tunes&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognizable tunes from well-known shows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/famous-sports-songs-on-guitar\/\">Well-known sports anthems&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Singalongs from the stadium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/improve-timing-singing-with-guitar\/\">Timing when singing with guitar&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping your vocals and rhythm tight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/learn-to-sing-and-fingerpick-at-the-same-time\/\">Singing and fingerpicking together&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next step once fingerpicking goes well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/playful-guitar-exercises-for-kids\/\">Playful exercises for kids&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Games to practice chords and rhythm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/power-of-a-simple-song-on-guitar\/\">The power of a simple song&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why simple songs work so well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section lp-section--alt has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-articles\">New in Songs and songwriting<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query lp-related is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 has-native-responsive-grid is-style-post-grid wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-b283c786 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-31630 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-songs-songwriting tag-songs-with-chords\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/playing-guitar-at-a-campfire\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-347.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-31634 attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Playing Guitar at a Campfire: Tips\" style=\"border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16\/10;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-347.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-347-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-347-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-card-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category is-style-eyebrow wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/songs-songwriting\/\" rel=\"tag\">Songs &amp; Songwriting<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.652), 1.25rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/playing-guitar-at-a-campfire\/\" target=\"_self\" >Playing Guitar at a Campfire: Tips<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-ink-soft-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Playing guitar around a campfire is all about simple chords, songs everyone can sing along to and a&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-31418 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-songs-songwriting tag-beginners\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/play-along-with-songs-on-the-radio\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-152.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-31419 attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How to Play Along With Songs on the Radio\" style=\"border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16\/10;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-152.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-152-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-152-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-card-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category is-style-eyebrow wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/songs-songwriting\/\" rel=\"tag\">Songs &amp; Songwriting<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.652), 1.25rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/play-along-with-songs-on-the-radio\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to Play Along With Songs on the Radio<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-ink-soft-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">How do you play along with songs on the radio? Tune your guitar, find the key of the&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-30770 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-songs-songwriting tag-songs-with-chords\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/top-10-romantic-songs-on-guitar\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-162.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-30771 attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Top 10 Romantic Songs on Guitar\" style=\"border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16\/10;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-162.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-162-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-162-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-card-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category is-style-eyebrow wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/songs-songwriting\/\" rel=\"tag\">Songs &amp; Songwriting<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.652), 1.25rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/top-10-romantic-songs-on-guitar\/\" target=\"_self\" >Top 10 Romantic Songs on Guitar<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-ink-soft-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In this top 10 of romantic songs on guitar you will find classics like \u201cWonderful Tonight\u201d and \u201cCan\u2019t&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-31412 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-songs-songwriting tag-exercises\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/singing-and-guitar-coordination-practice\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/zingen-en-gitaar-spelen-bij-microfoon.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-31413 attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Practicing Singing and Guitar Coordination\" style=\"border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16\/10;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/zingen-en-gitaar-spelen-bij-microfoon.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/zingen-en-gitaar-spelen-bij-microfoon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/zingen-en-gitaar-spelen-bij-microfoon-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/zingen-en-gitaar-spelen-bij-microfoon-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/zingen-en-gitaar-spelen-bij-microfoon-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/zingen-en-gitaar-spelen-bij-microfoon-1320x881.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-card-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category is-style-eyebrow wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/songs-songwriting\/\" rel=\"tag\">Songs &amp; Songwriting<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.652), 1.25rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/singing-and-guitar-coordination-practice\/\" target=\"_self\" >Practicing Singing and Guitar Coordination<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-ink-soft-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Practicing vocal coordination on guitar means learning to sing and play at the same time without your voice&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-31179 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-songs-songwriting tag-exercises\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/accompany-yourself-on-guitar-while-singing\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-155.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-31180 attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How to Accompany Yourself on Guitar While Singing\" style=\"border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16\/10;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-155.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-155-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-155-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-card-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category is-style-eyebrow wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/songs-songwriting\/\" rel=\"tag\">Songs &amp; Songwriting<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.652), 1.25rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/accompany-yourself-on-guitar-while-singing\/\" target=\"_self\" >How to Accompany Yourself on Guitar While Singing<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-ink-soft-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">How do you accompany yourself on guitar while singing? Start with a song of three or four chords,&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-31266 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-songs-songwriting tag-exercises\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/learn-to-sing-and-fingerpick-at-the-same-time\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-324.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-31267 attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Learning to sing and fingerpick at the same time\" style=\"border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16\/10;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-324.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-324-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-324-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-card-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category is-style-eyebrow wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/songs-songwriting\/\" rel=\"tag\">Songs &amp; Songwriting<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.652), 1.25rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/learn-to-sing-and-fingerpick-at-the-same-time\/\" target=\"_self\" >Learning to sing and fingerpick at the same time<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-ink-soft-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Learning to sing and fingerpick at the same time works best in small steps: first make one picking&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/songs-songwriting\/\">All song articles<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5f6b567 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top lp-faq-head is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:36%\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">FAQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions about easy guitar songs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is your question not listed? Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/blog\/\">all articles<\/a> or pick a topic in the menu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:64%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What are easy guitar songs for beginners?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easy guitar songs have two to four open chords, a relaxed tempo and few changes per bar. Examples are Three Little Birds (A, D, E), Ring of Fire (G, C, D) and Knockin&#8217; on Heaven&#8217;s Door (G, D, Am, C). Children&#8217;s songs like Fr\u00e8re Jacques and Mary Had a Little Lamb are even simpler.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What song should you learn first on guitar?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For your first song, choose one with one or two chords that you know well, like Fr\u00e8re Jacques (G) or Mary Had a Little Lamb (G and D). After that, a song with three chords, like Love Me Do or Ring of Fire, is a logical next step.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which chords do you need for easy songs?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With G, C, D and Em you can play most easy pop and campfire songs. Add A, E and Am and you also have the songs in A and D. At first, you can replace F with Fmaj7.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What songs can you play with just 3 chords?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With G, C and D you can play Ring of Fire and Love Me Do, among others, and with A, D and E you play Three Little Birds. Twist and Shout and Bad Moon Rising use D, G and A. Many children&#8217;s songs, birthday songs and Christmas songs also use three chords.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do you fingerpick a song on guitar?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hold the chord shape and pluck the strings one by one with your fingers: your thumb plays the lowest note and your index, middle and ring fingers play the G, B and high e strings. Repeat that pattern for each chord. House of the Rising Sun and Hallelujah are good songs to practice with.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do you learn to sing and play guitar at the same time?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First practice the song without singing until the chords come naturally. Then hum the melody along, next sing only the chorus, and build up to the whole song that way. A simpler strumming pattern helps if it still goes wrong.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are easy guitar songs for beginners?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Easy guitar songs have two to four open chords, a relaxed tempo and few changes per bar. 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