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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
August Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
August Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
August Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
August Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
August Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
August Chords – Harmonica
A nostalgic song about a summer romance that slipped away by Taylor Swift. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of B, while still playing the beginner-friendly G shapes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
C – G
G – C – G
C – G
Chorus
C – G
Am – C
G – C
G
Am – C
G – C
Verse 2
G – C – G
C – G
G – C – G
C
Chorus
C – G
Am – C
G – C
G
Am – C
G – C
Bridge
Am – C
G
Am – C
G
C
G
C
G – C
Chorus
C – G
Am – C
G – C
G
Am – C
G – C
Outro
G – C (×3)
G – C – G
C
G – C – G
C
G – C – G
C
G – C (×2)
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, Am, C repeats often; practice switching between these four chords until you can do it without looking at your fretting hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "August"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "August" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "August" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "August"?
It was written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and released in 2020.