101 Three Chord Songs for Guitar, Banjo, and Uke: Master the Basics and Expand Your Repertoire

Learning to play a musical instrument is a rewarding experience that can bring joy and fulfillment to your life. If you're new to playing guitar, banjo, or ukulele, one of the best ways to get started is to learn some easy three-chord songs.

Three-chord songs are a great way to learn the basics of playing an instrument because they only use three chords. This makes them relatively easy to learn, even for beginners. Once you've mastered the basics, you can start to learn more complex songs and techniques.

101 Three-Chord Songs for Guitar, Banjo, and Uke

by Larry McCabe

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In this article, we'll provide you with 101 three-chord songs for guitar, banjo, and uke. We've included a variety of genres, including folk, rock, country, and blues. So whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, you're sure to find something you like.

Guitar

1. A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton
2. Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival
3. Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
4. Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
6. Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
7. Every Breath You Take by The Police
8. Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash
9. Get Back by The Beatles
10. Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) by Green Day
11. Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
12. Hey Jude by The Beatles
13. Hotel California by The Eagles
14. I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash
15. Imagine by John Lennon
16. Knockin' on Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan
17. Leaving on a Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary
18. Let It Be by The Beatles
19. Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan
20. Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin
21. Message in a Bottle by The Police
22. More Than Words by Extreme
23. My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
24. Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) by The Beatles
25. One Love by Bob Marley
26. Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash
27. Rocky Top by The Osborne Brothers
28. Roll Over Beethoven by Chuck Berry
29. Stand by Me by Ben E. King
30. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
31. Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver
32. Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show
33. Wonderwall by Oasis
34. You Are My Sunshine by Johnny Cash
35. You've Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman

Banjo

1. Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down by Traditional
2. Banjo Boogie by Eddie Peabody
3. Cripple Creek by Traditional
4. Dixie by Daniel Decatur Emmett
5. Down in the Valley by Traditional
6. Foggy Mountain Breakdown by Flatt and Scruggs
7. Freeborn Man by Earl Scruggs
8. Going Down the Road Feeling Bad by Traditional
9. I'll Fly Away by Traditional
10. In the Pines by Traditional
11. John Henry by Traditional
12. Little Maggie by Traditional
13. Man of Constant Sorrow by Traditional
14. My Old Kentucky Home by Stephen Foster
15. O Susanna by Stephen Foster
16. Old Joe Clark by Traditional
17. On Top of Old Smoky by Traditional
18. Shady Grove by Traditional
19. She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain by Traditional
20. Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond
21. Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd
22. Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver
23. The Ballad of John and Yoko by The Beatles
24. The Devil Went Down to Georgia by The Charlie Daniels Band
25. Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show
26. Will the Circle Be Unbroken by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
27. You Are My Sunshine by Johnny Cash

Uke

1. Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone by Bill Withers
2. Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley
3. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
4. Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
5. Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
6. Hey Jude by The Beatles
7. I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
8. Imagine by John Lennon
9. Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
10. La Vie en Rose by Édith Piaf
11. Leaving on a Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary
12. Let It Be by The Beatles
13. Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan
14. Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin
15. My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
16. Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland
17. Stand by Me by Ben E. King
18. Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond
19. Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver
20. Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show
21. What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
22. You Are My Sunshine by Johnny Cash
23. You've Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman

Tips for Learning Three-Chord Songs

• Start with the easiest songs first and gradually work your way up to more challenging ones.
• Practice regularly. The more you practice, the better you'll become at playing.
• Use a metronome to help you keep a steady rhythm.
• Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes when they're learning how to play an instrument.
• Have fun! Learning to play an instrument should be enjoyable.

Learning to play three-chord songs is a great way to get started with playing guitar, banjo, or ukulele. With a little practice, you'll be able to play your favorite songs and impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Grab your instrument and start learning today!

101 Three-Chord Songs for Guitar, Banjo, and Uke

by Larry McCabe

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	29533 KB
Print length	:	128 pages

FREE