If you want something that’s not so old, this hit song by Blues Traveler is one that everyone would like to play. Watch Tutorial 9.”Run Around” – Blues Traveler This uses the chords D, A, and G in the progression that goes D | A | G | D and then adds a G major chord in the beginning when you get to the part in the chorus of “Don’t go around tonight…” The ease of playing a Creedence song can help give way to your bluesy side. “Bad Moon Rising” – Creedence Clearwater Revival Since the chords are the same you might also be able to throw in the song “Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevin – remember the Kid Rock version that incorporated both? Two songs in one! Since the chords are the same, you might also be able to throw in the song “Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevin – remember the Kid Rock version that incorporated both? Two songs in one! The simple three-chord progression goes G, C, D, and sometimes with an F chord.

Very well-known and popular, the old country rock song “Sweet Home Alabama” is another easy song you can learn for the guitar. Because both the chorus and the verses of this song follow the same pattern, this is an excellent beginner song.

It could be the first song you learn, especially if you like country songs. And that’s it, just two chords! Talk about easy. If you’re into the country scene, you can pick up this little tune on the guitar with some simple strums of the chords C and G.

Songs in d flat major