Benson Boone - Beautiful Things

How to play Benson Boone - Beautiful Things by Benson Boone on guitar

This song is a strong beginner pick because it has a clear, emotional feel and a steady pace that lets you focus on clean changes. You can keep it relaxed and still make it sound musical, so it is a good one for building confidence while staying in time.

The chart mixes open shapes and barre shapes, so your left hand will need to switch between easier grips and more demanding ones. The main thing to watch is the move from F to A# and back again, since that change can feel awkward at first. Keep your fingers close to the strings and aim for smooth, even transitions.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly: F - A# - F - G. Once that feels secure, add the rest of the chord changes in the same steady pulse. Practice the barre shapes on their own first, then connect them to the open shapes, and only speed up when every change sounds clean.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.