Printable Easy Guitar Songbook (12 Songs)
Twelve classic songs that beginners can really play, collected in one printable book. Most use just two or three chords (G, C and D), so you can start playing songs in your first weeks. Every song has the chord shapes, the chord order bar by bar and a strumming or picking pattern. All public domain, all Fretwork arrangements.
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What’s inside
- 12 songs, one per page, plus a contents page
- Most songs use G, C and D only
- Chord shapes, bar-by-bar charts and strumming for each
- Ordered from easiest to hardest
How to use it
- Print the sheet and learn the chord shapes first.
- Practice the chord changes slowly, then add the strum or picking pattern.
- Play along with the free click track on the song page, raising the tempo as you improve.
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Questions
What are the easiest songs to play on guitar?
Songs with two or three chords and a steady strum: Buffalo Gals (G and D), Tom Dooley (D and A7), Down by the Riverside and Oh Susanna (G, C and D). They are the first songs in this book.
Can I share or print these songs?
Yes. The songs are in the public domain and the arrangements are free for personal and classroom use.
Is this printable really free?
Yes. Enter your first name and email once and every Fretwork printable unlocks on your device. There is nothing to pay and no card needed.
Can I share it with students or friends?
Yes, for personal and classroom use. Please share the link to this page rather than the PDF file, so everyone gets the latest version.
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