Play 50 Songs with Just 4 Chords on the Guitar!
Yep, you read that right! You can play 50 songs using just four simple chords. And honestly, that’s just the beginning—there are loads more out there. But to get you started, here’s a solid list of well-known tracks you can play straight away.
So, what are these magic chords?
Drum roll, please… 🥁
C – G – Am – F
Need a refresher on these chord shapes? No worries! Here they are:
Now that you’ve got the chords, what about the songs?
Below is a list of 50 songs you can start playing right now. The chord order may change depending on the track, so be sure to listen carefully and play along with the original recordings. You can find them on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music whatever works for you!
Of course, if you want to take your playing to the next level, nothing beats one-on-one lessons. Check out our lessons at www.allaboutguitar.co.uk for expert guidance!
Play 50 Songs with Just 4 Chords on the Guitar!
50 Songs You Can Play with C – G – Am – F
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
James Blunt – You’re Beautiful
Black Eyed Peas – Where Is the Love
Alphaville – Forever Young
Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
Train – Hey, Soul Sister
The Calling – Wherever You Will Go
Elton John – Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Akon – Don’t Matter
Lady Gaga – Paparazzi
U2 – With or Without You
The Last Goodnight – Pictures of You
Maroon 5 – She Will Be Loved
The Beatles – Let It Be
Bob Marley – No Woman, No Cry
Jack Johnson – Taylor
Spice Girls – 2 Become 1
a-ha – Take On Me
Green Day – When I Come Around
Eagle-Eye Cherry – Save Tonight
Toto – Africa
Beyoncé – If I Were A Boy
Kelly Clarkson – Behind These Hazel Eyes
Jason Derulo – In My Head
The Smashing Pumpkins – Bullet With Butterfly Wings
Joan Osborne – One of Us
Avril Lavigne – Complicated
The Offspring – Self Esteem
The Offspring – You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid
Akon – Beautiful
Timbaland ft. OneRepublic – Apologize
Eminem ft. Rihanna – Love the Way You Lie
Bon Jovi – It’s My Life
Lady Gaga – Poker Face
Aqua – Barbie Girl
Christina Perri – Jar of Hearts
Crowded House – Fall at Your Feet
Pink – U + Ur Hand
Tim Minchin – Canvas Bags
Blink-182 – Dammit
Kasey Chambers – Not Pretty Enough
Alicia Keys – No One
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Otherside
MGMT – Kids
Robert Burns – Auld Lang Syne
Richard Marx – Right Here Waiting
Adele – Someone Like You
Michael Jackson – Man in the Mirror
Mika – Happy Ending
The Cranberries – Zombie
Ready to take your playing further?
If you want to master these songs, learn how to add strumming patterns, or just improve your technique, we’ve got you covered. Check out our guitar lessons at www.allaboutguitar.co.uk and start playing with confidence!
