[Guitar] Easy Chord Progressions! A Compilation of Recommended Japanese Songs for Singing and Playing

For those who are about to start playing guitar, the first question you’ll run into is: “Which songs have simple chord progressions?” It’s only natural—there are tons of Japanese songs out there, and picking ones that beginners can actually play is surprisingly tricky.

So this time, I’ve put together a list of songs whose chord progressions are relatively easy.

I’ve tried to cover a wide range, from classic tracks often found in instructional books to recent releases.

Be sure to read through to the end and find the ones that suit you!

Playlist

[Guitar] Easy Chord Progressions! A Compilation of Recommended Japanese Songs for Singing and Playing
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Spitz’s classic song “Shirosen Nagashi”
2	Spring ThiefYorushika		A poignant masterpiece by Yorushika that evokes the feeling of spring
3	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s 21st work, the NHK Olympic theme song
4	Mirai Chizuyoru no hito warai		A YouTuber collaboration song that's easy even for beginners to play
5	When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku		Hitsuji Bungaku's anime theme song, distinctive music
6	Marigoldaimyon		Aimyon's smash-hit single
7	Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio		Okuda Tamio’s hit song, a travel show theme song
8	blue skyTHE BLUE HEARTS		The classic song by the punk band THE BLUE HEARTS
9	Family LandscapeHanaregumi		A song that depicts Hanaregumi’s comfortable everyday life
10	Letterback number		A poignant three-piece band song filled with gratitude to my mother
11	life; livelihood; living; daily lifeKubota Kai		Kubota Kai's captivating songs
12	The enigma called the heartAdo		Ado’s theme song for “Doctor White” showcases her powerful vocals.
13	Become the windtsuji ayano		Ayano Tsuji, Studio Ghibli theme song
14	The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks		The opening theme song of the anime 'Ao Haru Ride'
15	Funny Bunnythe pillows		Representative hit songs of the pillows
16	Promise in Madder Redikimonogakari		A masterpiece by Ikimonogakari that evokes a wedding
17	Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi		Elephant Kashimashi’s smash-hit single
18	powder snowRemioromen		A classic winter song: Remioromen’s “Yuki no Uta” (Snow Song)
19	Long Hope PhiliaSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s film theme song is a fast-paced rock number.
20	to youMONGOL800		The famous song by MONGOL800, a youth punk band from Okinawa.
21	sweet peashaitoopu		A song of aching feelings for someone dear
22	CHE.R.RYYUI		Refreshing love song, a classic that resonates in spring
23	Messenger from Sunday↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		An impressive song used in numerous tie-ins