Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

Terms of Service | Free Chord Book

By using Free Chord Book ("Free Chords") at https://www.free-chords.com or our iOS/Android apps, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.

The service

Free Chords provides free access to guitar chords, tabs, lyrics, interactive chord diagrams, transpose tools, auto-scroll, a guitar tuner, and educational content. The service is provided "as is" at no charge. We may add, change, or remove features at any time.

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

Use automated scraping or bulk downloading that overloads our servers
Attempt to bypass rate limits, security controls, or access restricted areas
Redistribute large portions of our catalog for commercial purposes without permission
Use the service for any unlawful purpose

Content and copyright

Song titles, lyrics, chord charts, and tablature may be subject to third-party copyrights. Free Chords displays content for personal, educational, and reference use. We do not claim ownership of third-party musical works. If you are a rights holder and believe content should be removed, contact us with details and we will review promptly.

No warranty

Chord charts and tabs may contain errors. Transpose, tuner, and playback features are provided for convenience. We do not guarantee accuracy, availability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Use your own judgment when performing or learning songs.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Free Chord Book and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

Third-party links

Links to YouTube, streaming services, or other websites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for third-party content or policies.

Mobile apps

Native apps mirror the website. App store terms (Apple App Store, Google Play) also apply to downloads and updates. Content updates may ship through our website without requiring an app update.

Changes

We may revise these terms at any time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms: visit https://www.free-chords.com or the support channel on our app store listings.