You can learn 54 beginner acoustic songs using chords, lyrics, analysis, chord charts, TAB, step-by-step guidance, and video guitar lessons!
Step-By-Step Course Songs (Full 8-Lesson Breakdown)
If you’re new to guitar, or want to start over and do it properly this time, this is where to begin.
Spytunes’ collection features beginner-friendly songs arranged to help you develop solid rhythm, clean chord changes, and steady strumming. Some songs are part of the structured Beginner Acoustic Guitar Course, while others are available as TAB-only lessons for members.
As a preview, you can check out the free version, where you’ll find chords, lyrics, analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and a course preview — including a full performance of the one-acoustic guitar arrangement and second guitar parts.
These songs are included in the complete Beginner Acoustic Guitar Course. Each one is broken down into eight focused lessons covering chords, rhythm, technique, and play-along training.
Ain’t No Sunshine | Bill Withers
You can learn Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| Am7 Em G5 | Am7 | Am7 Em G5 |
Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone, it’s not warm when she’s away…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Ain’t No Sunshine – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
The Drugs Don’t Work | The Verve
You can learn The Drugs Don’t Work by The Verve using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, TAB, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| C Csus2 | C G/B | Am Asus2 | Am Asus2 |
All this talk of getting old, it’s getting me down my love…
Start learning with the full lesson series: The Drugs Don’t Work – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) | Green Day
You can learn Time Of Your Life by Green Day using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, chord analysis, TAB, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| G5 | Cadd9 D5 |
Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Time Of Your Life – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
One More Cup Of Coffee | Bob Dylan
You can learn One More Cup Of Coffee by Bob Dylan using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, chord analysis, TAB, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| Am | G |
Your breath is sweet, your eyes are like two jewels in the sky…
Start learning with the full lesson series: One More Cup Of Coffee – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Redemption Song | Bob Marley
You can learn Redemption Song by Bob Marley using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, chord analysis, TAB, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| G | Em | C G/B | Am |
Old pirates yes they rob I, sold I to the merchant ships…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Redemption Song – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Rewind | Paolo Nutini
You can learn Rewind by Paolo Nutini using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| Csus2 C Csus2 | Csus2 C Csus2 | Fsus2 F Fsus2 | Fsus2 F Fsus2 |
Picking up the pieces, of the wreck you went and left…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Rewind – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Robin Hood | Ocean Colour Scene
You can learn Robin Hood by Ocean Colour Scene using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, chord analysis, TAB, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| G5 D/F# | Em D5/A |
When you’re starting to choke take some pills with your coke…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Robin Hood – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Talking About A Revolution | Tracy Chapman
You can learn Talking About A Revolution by Tracy Chapman using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, chord analysis, TAB, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| G Cadd9 | Em D Dus4 D |
Don’t you know, they’re talkin’ about a revolution…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Talking About A Revolution – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Wonderwall | Oasis
You can learn Wonderwall by Oasis using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, chord analysis, TAB, and Spytunes video guitar lessons.
| Em7 G5 | Dsus4 A7sus4 |
Today is gonna be the day that they’re gonna throw it back to you…
Start learning with the full lesson series: Wonderwall – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Beginner Acoustic Bonus Songs
These songs are arranged at a beginner level but do not include the full 8-lesson course breakdown. They are available as complete TAB lessons for members.
You still get chords, lyrics, analysis, and chord charts for all of these tunes. They’re ideal if you want to expand your repertoire while staying at a beginner level.
Here’s a complete list of all Beginner Acoustic Bonus Songs:
A Horse With No Name | America
You can learn A Horse With No Name by America using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| Em | D6add9/F# |
On the first part of the journey…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: A Horse With No Name (America) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Another Lonely Day | Ben Harper
You can learn Another Lonely Day by Ben Harper using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| C /B | Am | Em | G /A |
Yes, indeed I’m, alone again…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Another Lonely Day (Ben Harper) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Baby One More Time | Britney Spears
You can learn Baby One More Time by Britney Spears using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| Am | E |
Oh, baby, baby, how was I supposed to know…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Baby One More Time (Britney Spears) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Bad Moon Rising | Creedence Clearwater Revival
You can learn Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival using chords, chord analysis, lyrics, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| D A G | D6 riff | D A G | D6 riff |
I see the bad moon a-risin’, I see trouble on the way…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Bad Moon Rising (Creedence Clearwater Revival) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Because I Got High | Afroman
You can learn Because I Got High by Afroman using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| G5 | C5 |
I was gonna clean my room, until I got high…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Because I Got High (Afroman) Guitar Lesson wtih TAB.
Bird on the Wire | Leonard Cohen
You can learn Bird on the Wire by Leonard Cohen using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| A | E |
Like a bird on the wire…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Bird on the Wire (Leonard Cohen) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Blurred Lines | Robin Thicke + Pharell Williams
You can learn Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| G | G |
If you can’t hear, what I’m trying to say (hey girl, come here)…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison
You can learn Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| G | C | G | D |
Hey, where did we go? Days when the rains came…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Come Away With Me | Norah Jones
You can learn Come Away With Me by Norah Jones using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| C | Am7 | C | Am7 |
Come away with me in the night…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Come Away With Me (Norah Jones) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Crazy World | Aslan
You can learn Crazy World by Aslan using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| D | D | Em | Em |
How can I protect you in this crazy world…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Crazy World (Aslan) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Diana | Paul Anka
You can learn Diana by Paul Anka using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| G | Em | C | D7 |
I’m so young and you’re so old, this my darling, I’ve been told…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Diana (Paul Anka) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Don’t Look Back In Anger | Oasis
You can learn Don’t Look Back In Anger by Oasis using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| C G | Am E | F G | C A5 G5 |
Slip inside the eye of your mind, don’t you know you might find, a better place to play…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Don’t Look Back In Anger (Oasis) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Don’t Look Back Into The Sun | The Libertines
You can learn Don’t Look Back Into The Sun by The Libertines using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| G | D | Em | D |
Don’t look back into the sun, now you know that the time is come…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Don’t Look Back Into The Sun (The Libertines) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Everybody Hurts | R.E.M.
You can learn Everybody Hurts by R.E.M. using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| D | D | G5 | G5 |
When your day is long…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Everybody Hurts (R.E.M.) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Free Fallin’ | Tom Petty
You can learn Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| E Asus2 | Asus2 E B5 |
She’s a good girl, loves her mama…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Free Fallin’ (Tom Petty) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Hallelujah | Leonard Cohen + Jeff Buckley
You can learn Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley and Leonard Cohen using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| G5 | Em7 |
I heard there was a secret chord…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley + Leonard Cohen) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Have You Ever Seen The Rain? | Creedence Clearwater Revival
You can learn Have You Ever Seen The Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| C | C | C | C |
Someone told me long ago, there’s a calm before the storm…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Have You Ever Seen The Rain (Creedence Clearwater Revival) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Heart Of Gold | Neil Young
You can learn Heart Of Gold by Neil Young using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| Em C | D5 G |
I want to live, I want to give…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Heart Of Gold (Neil Young) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Hurt | Johnny Cash
You can learn Hurt by Johnny Cash using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| C Dsus2 | Am |
I hurt myself today…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Hurt (Johnny Cash) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
I Won’t Back Down | Tom Petty
You can learn I Won’t Back Down by Tom Petty using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| E5 D5 | G5 |
Well I, won’t back down…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: I Won’t Back Down (Tom Petty) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
I’m A Believer | The Monkees
You can learn I’m a Believer by The Monkees using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| G | D | G | G |
I thought love was only true in fairy tales…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: I’m a Believer (The Monkees) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
I’m Gonna Be (500) Miles | The Proclaimers
You can learn I’m Gonna Be (500) Miles by The Proclaimers using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| E | E |
When I wake up, well I know I’m gonna be…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: I’m Gonna Be (500) Miles (The Proclaimers) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Knocking On Heaven’s Door | Bob Dylan
You can learn Knocking On Heaven’s Door by Bob Dylan using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| G D/F# | Am Am7 |
Mama take this badge off of me…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Knocking On Heaven’s Door (Bob Dylan) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Learning To Fly | Tom Petty
You can learn Learning To Fly by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| Fadd9 C | Am7 G (Gsus4) | Fadd9 C | Am7 G (Gsus4) |
Well, I started out, down a dirty road…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Learning To Fly (Tom Petty) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Like A Hurricane | Neil Young
You can learn Like A Hurricane by Neil Young using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| Am | Am | G | G |
Once I thought I saw you in a crowded hazy bar…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Like A Hurricane (Neil Young) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Man On The Moon | R.E.M.
You can learn Man On The Moon by R.E.M. using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| C | Dadd4 Dadd9sus4 | C | C |
Mott the Hoople and the Game of Life. Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Man On The Moon (R.E.M.) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Me and Bobby McGee | Janis Joplin
You can learn Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recordings.
| G | G |
Busted flat in Baton Rouge, waitin’ for a train…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Me and Bobby McGee (Janis Joplin) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
No Woman, No Cry | Bob Marley
You can learn No Woman, No Cry by Bob Marley using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| C G/B | Am7 F | C F C/E Dm C | C (G A B G) |
No, woman, no cry. No, woman, no cry…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: No Woman, No Cry (Bob Marley) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Now And Then | The Beatles
You can learn Now And Then by The Beatles using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| Am (Asus4) | G6 | Am (Asus4) | G6 |
I know it’s true. It’s all because of you…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Now And Then (The Beatles) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Nutbush City Limits | Tina Turner
You can learn Nutbush City Limits by Tina Turner using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
||: A A6 A A6 A | A7 A6 A A6 A :||
A church house, gin house. A schoolhouse, outhouse…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Nutbush City Limits (Tina Turner) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Patience | Guns N’ Roses
You can learn Patience by Guns N’ Roses using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| C Cadd9 Cmaj7 | G Gadd4 Gadd9 |
Shed a tear ’cause I’m missin’ you, I’m still alright to smile.
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Patience (Guns N’ Roses) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Rich Men North Of Richmond | Oliver Anthony
You can learn Rich Men North Of Richmond by Oliver Anthony using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| Em | C |
I’ve been sellin’ my soul, workin’ all day…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Rich Men North Of Richmond (Oliver Anthony) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Riptide | Vance Joy
You can learn Riptide by Vance Joy using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| Am G | C |
I was scared of dentists and the dark…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Riptide (Vance Joy) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Save Tonight | Eagle-Eye Cherry
You can learn Save Tonight by Eagle-Eye Cherry using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| Am F | C G5 | Am F | C G5 |
Go on and close, the curtains, ’cause all we need, is candlelight…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Save Tonight (Eagle-Eye Cherry) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Someone You Loved | Lewis Capaldi
You can learn Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| C | G | Am7 | F |
I’m going under and this time I fear there’s no one to save me.
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Someone You Loved (Lewis Capaldi) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Soul Mates | Grant Nicholas
You can learn Soul Mates by Grant Nicholas using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
||: C5 | C5 C/B | Am7 Am | Am7 C/B :||
You’re the match that lights the fire, stepping stone across the mire…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Soul Mates (Grant Nicholas) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Stuck In The Middle With You | Stealers Wheel
You can learn Stuck In The Middle With You by Stealers Wheel using chords, lyrics, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| D | D |
Well, I don’t know why I came here tonight…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Stuck In The Middle With You (Stealers Wheel) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Take Me Home, Country Roads | John Denver
You can learn Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| G | Em |
Almost heaven, West Virginia…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
That’s Entertainment | The Jam
You can learn That’s Entertainment by The Jam using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| G | Em |
A police car and a screaming siren…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: That’s Entertainment (The Jam) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Three Little Birds | Bob Marley
You can learn Three Little Birds by Bob Marley using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| A | A | D | A |
Don’t worry, about a thing, ’cause every little thing is gonna be alright…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Three Little Birds (Bob Marley) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Under The Boardwalk | The Drifters
You can learn Under The Boardwalk by The Drifters using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording!
| G | G | D | D |
Oh, when the sun beats down and burns the tar up on the roof…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Under The Boardwalk (The Drifters) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Wagon Wheel | Darius Rucker
You can learn Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| G | (Dsus2) D | Em | (Csus2) C Csus2 |
So, rock me mama like a wagon wheel, rock me mama any way you feel…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Wagon Wheel (Darius Rucker) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Waiting On An Angel | Bob Marley
You can learn Waiting On An Angel by Ben Harper using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| C | C/B | Am7 | G Gsus4 |
Waiting on an angel…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Waiting On An Angel (Ben Harper) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Wake Up Little Susie | The Everly Brothers
You can learn Wake Up Little Susie by The Everly Brothers using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| D | D | D F | G F D |
Wake up, little Susie, wake up…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: Wake Up Little Susie (The Everly Brothers) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
You’re Still The One | Shania Twain
You can learn You’re Still The One by Shania Twain using chords, lyrics, chord analysis, a chord chart, TAB, and the original recording.
| D5 D/F# | G5 A |
Looks like we made it, look how far we’ve come, my baby…
Check out the full TAB lesson here: You’re Still The One (Shania Twain) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
