Simplified Chords
Easy Chord Songs for Young Students
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The songs listed below are written in two parts.
1) A melody - played by the teacher.
2). Chords and strumming - played by the student.
Young students may need some help at first reading the chord charts and rhythms but it doesn't take long for them to get the hang of it. And most importantly, have fun!
3. Mary Had A Little Lamb.pdfVisible boxes around images only appear on the screen. Once printed, they are gone.
Song #3 from "Amazingly Easy Guitar Songs for Kids"
Chords used: C and G
It also only uses whole notes, so kids have plenty of time to switch from one chord to the next.
Complete with the melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams.
6. Shoo Fly!.pdfSong #6 from "Amazingly Easy Guitar Songs for Kids"
Chords used: C, G, and G7
This song also only uses whole notes, so kids have plenty of time to switch from one chord to the next.
Complete with the melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams.
7. Five Little Ducks.pdfSong #7 from "Amazingly Easy Guitar Songs for Kids"
Chords used: C, G, and G7
This song uses half notes instead of whole notes, so it challenges students to switch a little faster.
Complete with the melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams.
9 Hush Little Baby.pdfSong #9 from "Amazingly Easy Guitar Songs for Kids"
Chords used: G, Am, D7
This song uses whole notes, so students have enough time to think about these new chords.
Complete with the melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams.
13 The Wheels on the Bus.pdfSong #13 from "Amazingly Easy Guitar Songs for Kids"
Chords used: G, C, D7
This song also uses whole notes, so students have enough time to think about these new chords.
Complete with the melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams.
17. Down by the bay.pdfSong #17 from "Amazingly Easy Guitar Songs for Kids"
Chords used: D, A7, G
This song whole notes, so students have enough time to think about these new chords.
Complete with the melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams.
24. Yankee Doodle.pdfSong #24 from "Amazingly Easy Guitar Songs for Kids"
Chords used: G, D7, C
This song whole notes, so students have enough time to think about these new chords.
Complete with the melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams.
White Christmas VERY easy Version.pdfThis is a simplified version of the famous classic by Irving Berlin. This song was featured on the 1954 movie "White Christmas".
Complete with the chord charts, lyrics, and melody.
Amazingly Easy Guitar Songs for Kids
This collection of 25 kids songs, plus additional chord switching exercises, is the perfect starting place for young students. The book is colorful, fun, and progresses gradually from one chord to the next.
Some songs in the book that are not listed above are:
Silent Night
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
When the Saints Go Marchin In
Jingle Bells
Happy Birthday to You!
You can buy "Amazingly Easy Guitar Songs for Kids" from Amazon.com.