Hi there,

It sounds like you may holding the pick too lightly. Holding a pick is something you shouldn't think too much about, just hold it enough so that it doesn't slip from your fingers when you strum.

Also, don't get yourself down if you're struggling. The simple version songs are still challenging for new guitar players. It sounds like you've only played for about 7 months, so you're still pretty early on! It takes time to get a good grasp of the foundations of guitar playing, so be patient and keep practicing.

If you haven't already, I suggest jumping into Guitar Fundamentals 1 or 2 to really build that foundation.

Check it out here: https://www.guitartricks.com/beginner.php