When you first start playing the guitar, it’s important to find songs that are easy to play. This helps you stay excited and keep practicing. Here’s a list of my top 10 easy guitar songs that are great for beginners:

1. "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" - Bob Dylan

   • Only four chords: G, D, and Am. Everyone knows this song!

2. "Sweet Home Alabama" - Lynyrd Skynyrd

   • It has a simple riff and only uses D, C, and G chords.

3. "Horse with No Name" - America

   • You only need to play two chords: Em and D6add9/F# for the whole song!

4. "Three Little Birds" - Bob Marley

   • This song is upbeat and only uses A, D, and E chords.

5. "Eleanor Rigby" - The Beatles

   • It’s great for practicing your strumming and uses Em, C, and D chords.

6. "Smoke on the Water" - Deep Purple

   • This famous riff is really easy to learn with just a few notes!

7. "Zombie" - The Cranberries

   • Four chords: Em, C, G, and D make this song very powerful.

8. "Chasing Cars" - Snow Patrol

   • This one has a bit more feeling and mostly sticks to the same chords.

9. "Cecilia" - Simon & Garfunkel

   • It has fun strumming patterns and uses just a few basic chords.

10. "Brown Eyed Girl" - Van Morrison

    • A classic song that’s super fun to play with friends!

These songs are not only easy; they’re also a lot of fun to play. Pick one or two, grab some friends, and have a jam session. You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll feel more confident! Happy strumming!