Five Easy to Learn Love Songs on the Guitar for Beginners

Noisy Clan on 01/14/2025

Five Easy to Learn Love Songs on the Guitar for Beginners

With Valentine’s Day approaching, reminders of love are everywhere.

For musicians, though, love is more than flowers and cards—it’s a melody that’s constantly playing in your head and through your instrument. According to a study on the psychology of music, 67% of song lyrics since the 1960s have been about love. On top of that, a 2020 survey revealed that 60% of couples claim to have “our song.” Love is powerful, complex, and sometimes painful—which is why it often feels easier to let your guitar do the talking.

Think about the songs you play or listen to. How many are inspired by love? If you’re a beginner guitarist hoping to add a romantic riff to your repertoire, we’ve got you covered. Here are five beginner-friendly love ballads that will strike a chord in your heart.

If you're looking for piano, see this post instead. Or check out a few easy love songs for ukulele.

5 Easy Guitar Love Songs

Ho Hey by The Lumineers
Perfect by Ed Sheeran
You’re Beautiful by James Blunt
Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol
Love Story by Taylor Swift

If your looking to play these love songs in a higher or lower key (making it easier to sing a long to or accommodate for various instruments) grab a Decoder: Circle of Fifths and transpose with ease. Learn more about transposition here.

Play Along

Ho Hey

Perfect

You're Beautiful

Chasing Cars

Love Story

With the volume of love songs throughout the decades, there were MANY that could have made this list. Do you have a favourite easy love song for beginners? Favourite songs about heartbreak? Let us know. We'd love to hear your thoughts!

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