Songs you can play with just four chords

Chords used: G, C, D, G/B.

Angus Young uses power chords to play the rhythm part of this song. If you need help figuring out power chords, check out this course!

Chords used: C, D, G, Em.

Four chords and a little fingerpicking are all you need to master this classic.

Chords used: G, B, C, Cm

If you have trouble with the Cm barre chord, check out this easy barre chord course!

Chords used: F, Bb, Ab, and C#

Kurt Cobain used a lot of power chords and barre chords in his playing style. Learn more about his unique style with this course.

Chords used: G, D, Em, C

Learn this U2 favorite with easy “cowboy” open chords!

Chords used: D, Bm, A, and G

This lesson includes a play-along video so you can make sure you have the rhythm right.

Chords used: A, E, Bm, D.

Another song that sounds great with “cowboy” chords.

Chords used: G, D, Em, and C

This popular song is perfect for beginners.

Chords used: E, E7, A, and B7

This simple chord progression gets bluesy with the addition of 7th chords.

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