I agree with Amos and Seed.

But I will add that it's tough when you're just starting out (whether on guitar or another polyphonic) instrument.

You need a mental frame of reference to corelate what you are hearing from others, with what is already familiar to you. And what is familar to you, can only come with experience as you develop as a player.

This is why the powers that be invented sheet music and tablature.