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3-Chord Guitar Songs

Classic three-chord songs, the backbone of folk, country and pop.

Every song in this list is built from just three chords, which makes them some of the fastest songs to learn on guitar. There are 612 of them, ranked by how often ChordLines readers play them — try His Love Lights The Way, Buhay Ng Kristyano, and Porno to get started. Open any song to transpose the key or simplify the shapes.

  1. 1 His Love Lights The Way Hymn Ab 5.1K
  2. 2 Buhay Ng Kristyano Praise and Worship G 3.8K
  3. 3 Porno Arcade Fire A 3.4K
  4. 4 Have Your Way Liveloud C 3.2K
  5. 5 Glória, Por Tua Graça E Teu Infinito Amor Católicas C 3.0K
  6. 6 Enter Rejoice And Coming Praise and Worship C 2.6K
  7. 7 Pets Porno For Pyros E 2.5K
  8. 8 Love Story Nadia Ali Dm 2.4K
  9. 9 I'm Not Drunk I'm Just Drinking Mack Allen Smith D 2.4K
  10. 10 Lava Disney C 2.4K
  11. 11 Isem Ilocano Song F 2.4K
  12. 12 Alleluia Kailanman Praise and Worship C 2.3K
  13. 13 Cosmoline Houston Marchman G 2.3K
  14. 14 Beyond The Rain Gospel Music C 2.2K
  15. 15 Weve Got The Power Hymn G 2.2K
  16. 16 Angel Band Tyler Childers D 2.2K
  17. 17 Where Milk And Honey Flows Hymn Ab 2.1K
  18. 18 Laglagipem Awan Nagkurangak Geds D 2.1K
  19. 19 Ofrenda Agradable Eco Divino C 2.0K
  20. 20 Shady Grove Traditional E 1.9K
  21. 21 Old Country Church Traditional G 1.9K
  22. 22 Happy Damage Jacuzzi Boys B 1.8K
  23. 23 Aankhein Khuli Ho Yaan Ho Band Udit Narayan Gm 1.8K
  24. 24 I Wish I Was Single Again Wilf Carter G 1.8K
  25. 25 En Victoria Estoy Praise and Worship Gm 1.7K
  26. 26 Ride On Sonny Johnny Paycheck D 1.7K
  27. 27 Jag Har Hört Om En Stad Ovan Molnen Misc Traditional D 1.7K
  28. 28 No Not One Hymn E 1.7K
  29. 29 Mansion Over The Hilltop Hymn G 1.7K
  30. 30 What A Lovely Name The Gaithers C 1.6K
  31. 31 Dios Esta Aquí (que Hermoso Es) Música Religiosa A 1.5K
  32. 32 What A Miserable Saturday Night Chas & Dave A 1.5K
  33. 33 Calcium Anjan Dutta F 1.5K
  34. 34 The Dearest Friend I Ever Had Hymnal C 1.5K
  35. 35 Markan Possu Pentti Rasinkangas D 1.5K
  36. 36 Zabluda Jarboli D 1.4K
  37. 37 Dolce Amore - Ang Suso Misc Soundtrack G 1.4K
  38. 38 Fuckin'in the Bushes Oasis A 1.4K
  39. 39 The Glory Land Way Hymnal G 1.4K
  40. 40 Moonlight XXXTentacion F 1.4K
  41. 41 I Am Resolved Hymn G 1.4K
  42. 42 The Prettiest Flowers The Isaacs D 1.4K
  43. 43 paul's ministry The Isaacs E 1.4K
  44. 44 Sanctuary John W. Thompson A 1.4K
  45. 45 the lowest valley The Isaacs G 1.3K
  46. 46 Tokko Partiomieles Misc Traditional F 1.3K
  47. 47 A Rindvieh Misc Traditional C 1.3K
  48. 48 Hoist The Colours Hans Zimmer Em 1.3K
  49. 49 Mountain Dew Traditional D 1.3K
  50. 50 Broken Window Serenade Whiskey Myers C 1.3K
  51. 51 In Christ Alone Michael W Smith F 1.3K
  52. 52 Queen In The Sport Of Kings John Williamson C 1.3K
  53. 53 Cristalina Gaia Piá Dm 1.2K
  54. 54 Call Me The Breeze J.J. Cale A 1.2K
  55. 55 Wicked Game HIM Bm 1.2K
  56. 56 Canción Del Adiós Canciones de Scouts F 1.2K
  57. 57 Rock and Roll Music The Beatles E 1.2K
  58. 58 Bonnie George Campbell Traditional C 1.2K
  59. 59 Yeshu Tera Naam Yeshua Band A 1.2K
  60. 60 Alguém Pergunta Que Povo É Este Corinhos Evangélicos D 1.2K

Frequently asked questions

What are the best three-chord guitar songs?

Popular picks include His Love Lights The Way, Buhay Ng Kristyano, and Porno. Every song above uses only three distinct chords.

Are three-chord songs good for beginners?

Yes. Fewer chords means less to memorise and quicker chord changes, so three-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.

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