One pretty basic thing to learn is the 1-4-5. The way it works is that when you play certain chords together they will sound like they fit. So, use the pattern 1-4-5.
Chords are A though G. Pick a letter....lets say C. That is now 1 and that makes D 2, E 3, F 4, G 5.
So, following the pattern, C (1) wil go with F (4) and G (5).
A (1) D (4) E (5) is a popular pattern. Im sure if you just play those three chords you will recogize some song that uses them.
Oh, and if you get to G then go back to A. So, E (1) A (4) B (5).
Hope that makes sense. You can write a song pretty quick using that pattern.
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