Sometimes, there would be a song that inspires someone to think, “That would be fun to play on guitar!” And when after the guitar is purchased, a learning program and different ways begin. It could be private lessons, watching YouTube videos, subscription sites, and others.
But as a beginner, you might feel frustration especially when your friends and family ask you to play a song but you’re still struggling with finger exercises and short riffs.
Of course, learning how to play guitar is challenging but at the same time, it can be as enjoyable and quite be rewarding to yourself that at least, you know how to play even if it is just basic for the meantime.
As a beginner, the problem is strumming chords in time and then successfully switching from one chord to the next. Sometimes the best way around the problem is attacking head-on. There are also those who have been playing for a while but are still struggling to find song ideas that are easy to learn, fun to play and that the people will recognize and enjoy.
Those are just the concerns that should be recognized to help the beginners who are struggling.
Here is some list of easy guitar songs that is popular to many. Plus! These songs have only 3-4 chords which are very easy to follow with.
1. “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
This song of the famous songwriter and singer, Jason Mraz, was nominated for Grammy for Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 51st Grammy Awards. This song has the honor of holding the record for the most weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 at 76 weeks.
This song can be played with or without the capo. But use Capo up if you want some easier fingerings.
With a capo on the 4th fret: G, D, Em, C
With no capo: B, F#, Gm, E
CHORUS
B………………F#
I won’t hesitate no more,
…..G#m……………….E
2. “Let Her Go,” by Passenger
This song became trending when it was released and it has topped for over 20 charts worldwide.
I’m pretty sure that anybody could relate to this song because it is such a well-written sentiment and masterpiece by Passenger.
Michael David Rosenberg, aka Passenger, sure has a way with a turn of phrase. Passenger plays this way up high on the neck with a capo on the 7th fret.
With capo at 7
……………………F……………………….C
Well you only need the light when it’s burning low
…………………..G………………………..Am
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
……………….F………………………..C ………G
Only know you love her when you let her go
…………………………F………………………. C
Only know you’ve been high when you’re feeling low
…………………..G……………………….Am
Only hate the road when you ‘e missing home
…………………….F ……………………….C
Only know you love her when you’ve let her go
G
And you let her go
Without capo
…………………………C …………………….G
Well you only need the light when it is burning low
………………..D ……………………Em
Only miss the sun when it starts to snow
………………….C ……………………….G……….D(sus4)
Only know you love her when you let her go
…………………………C………………………….G
Only know you’ve been high when you’re feeling low
……………………D…………………….Em
Only hate the road when you’re missing home
……………………C ………………………… G………D(sus4)
Only know you love her when you’ve let her go
D
And you let her go
3. “The Only Exception” by Paramore
This song can be well-played and sung by everybody. For its known tone and sound, you will be automatically entered the jamming.
The song “The Only Exception” was released in 2010 as a single from the album Brand New Eyes. This song also received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Capo at 4th fret: G, Dm, Cmaj7 (with an Am in the bridge)
VERSE1
G…………………………….Dm…………………….. Cmaj7
When I was younger I saw my daddy cry and curse at the wind
…….. G …………………………………………..Dm……………. Cmaj7
He broke his own heart and I watched as he tried to re-assemble it
…….G…………………………………..Dm……………..Cmaj7
And my mama swore that she would never let herself forget
………..G…………………………………………………….. Dm
And that was the day that I promised I’d never sing of love
……………….. Cmaj7
if it does not exist, but darling
CHORUS
G
You are the only exception
Dm…………. Cmaj7
You are the only exception
G
You are the only exception
Dm …………. Cmaj7……… G…
You are the only exception
CONCLUSION
Actually, there are a lot of great easy guitar songs that you might find on the internet. Some will be using YouTube for an easy tutorial. But if you have someone to teach you, you can just lean on them. Learning from actual would be very recommended.
