What is in it? Contents / Format etc

[AdamL33]

Hi guys I've just started learning the beginners songbook and and am struggling to understand what it means if two chords are written closely together. I'm trying to learn common  people.  I would put a picture to try and make more sense of what I mean but if someone does no I would greatly appreciate some help

[DarrellW]

If the two chords are together with a bar line either side it means that you should play half of the bar one chord and the other half the other chord - in 4/4 timing 2 strums of each chord.
In that one if you're playing the 8's that would mean 4 strums of each chord, if in doubt watch the video on YouTube or on the tuition website.
HTH and welcome to the forum, good luck with your learning to play guitar!