Easy Songs by Chord Count
Play these today (public-domain, full guides)
| Song | Chords | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Amazing Grace | G, C, D, Em (optional colour) | 4 |
| When the Saints Go Marching In | G, C, D | 3 |
| House of the Rising Sun | Am, C, D, F, E | 5 |
| Scarborough Fair | Dm, C, F, Am (optional) | 4 |
| Silent Night | G, D, C | 3 |
| Auld Lang Syne | G, D, C, Em (optional) | 4 |
| Oh! Susanna | G, C, D | 3 |
Famous songs: learn these chords, then get licensed tabs
For copyrighted songs we list only the song name, artist and how many chords you need (facts) - no lyrics and no chord charts. Learn the chord shapes in our chord library, then get the real, licensed tab from:
- Ultimate Guitar (official/Pro tabs) - external licensed source, check their site for the song.
- Guitar Tricks and TrueFire song libraries - see our verified platform pages; affiliate links are not yet active (approval pending).
- Musicnotes for licensed sheet music.
| Song (name + artist only) | Approx. chords needed | Skill note |
|---|---|---|
| Horse With No Name - America | 2 | Famous two-chord campfire staple; unusual voicings, learn from a licensed tab. |
| Achy Breaky Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus | 2 | Two-chord country classic. |
| Love Me Do - The Beatles | 3 | Early Beatles, three-chord drive. |
| La Bamba - Ritchie Valens | 3 | Three chords, all energy. |
| Wild Thing - The Troggs | 3 | Three-chord garage rock. |
| Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) - Green Day | 4 | Four chords, fingerpicked feel. |
| Riptide - Vance Joy | 3 (+ capo) | Three chords with capo; check licensed tab for position. |
| Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen | 5-6 | More chords and a 6/8 feel; worth the stretch later. |
Chord counts are approximate, widely reported learning facts, not charts. Always confirm the actual chords from a licensed source before performing or recording covers commercially.