What Was The First Song You Ever Learned On Guitar?

Newbie · Post by **Newbie** » Thu Apr 02, 2026 7:13 am

Everyone remembers their first song, even if it sounded terrible at the time! What was the first song you learned to play, and how long did it take you to get it right?

Post by **Olly** » Thu Apr 02, 2026 7:17 am

The first one I remember actually playing all the time was the James Bond theme tune. It was my go to tune for many years

Quite an easy one to get started and instantly recognisable!

GearNerd · Post by **GearNerd** » Sat Apr 04, 2026 7:41 am

Mine was “Smoke on the Water.” It was simple enough to learn quickly but still felt like I was playing a real song.

MetalPlayer · Post by **MetalPlayer** » Sun Apr 05, 2026 9:27 am

My first song was one I probably shouldn’t have attempted as a beginner. It took ages, but it kept me motivated.

BluesGuy · Post by **BluesGuy** » Mon Apr 06, 2026 11:46 am

I learned a few basic chord songs first. They were hard at the time but taught me a lot about rhythm playing.