2-Chord Guitar Songs
Songs you can play with just two chords — the simplest possible start on guitar.
Every song in this list is built from just two chords, which makes them some of the fastest songs to learn on guitar. There are 111 of them, ranked by how often ChordLines readers play them — try Bang Bang Rosie, Something in the Way, and Herman The Worm to get started. Open any song to transpose the key or simplify the shapes.
- 1 C 2.8K
- 2 Em 2.1K
- 3 A 1.8K
- 4 E 1.5K
- 5 G 1.4K
- 6 G#m 1.3K
- 7 C 1.2K
- 8 G 1.1K
- 9 G 1.1K
- 10 G 1.1K
- 11 D 1.1K
- 12 D 1.1K
- 13 D 1.0K
- 14 G 1.0K
- 15 A 1.0K
- 16 G 1.0K
- 17 E 1.0K
- 18 Dm 986
- 19 C 979
- 20 G 976
- 21 G 972
- 22 D 968
- 23 Gm 943
- 24 Am 940
- 25 F# 940
- 26 D 933
- 27 E 933
- 28 F 927
- 29 D 923
- 30 Am 920
- 31 G 916
- 32 Em 896
- 33 C 894
- 34 Fm 892
- 35 B 887
- 36 Cm 884
- 37 Bm 884
- 38 D 879
- 39 G 876
- 40 E 873
- 41 E 873
- 42 E 867
- 43 Bm 864
- 44 D 864
- 45 Am 860
- 46 D 850
- 47 A 848
- 48 F 847
- 49 G#m 847
- 50 Dm 846
- 51 G 844
- 52 C 839
- 53 D 829
- 54 G# 828
- 55 D 827
- 56 F 821
- 57 C 819
- 58 Bm 817
- 59 G# 816
- 60 G 815
Frequently asked questions
What are the best two-chord guitar songs?
Popular picks include Bang Bang Rosie, Something in the Way, and Herman The Worm. Every song above uses only two distinct chords.
Are two-chord songs good for beginners?
Yes. Fewer chords means less to memorise and quicker chord changes, so two-chord songs are ideal when you're starting out or want a fast win.
Can I play these songs in a different key?
Yes. Open any song and use the transpose buttons to shift it up or down. The chords and diagrams update automatically, so you can match your voice or a capo.