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Call It What You Want Chords

Taylor Swift Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Call It What You Want Chords – Guitar

Taylor Swift’s intimate song about finding love and security amidst external noise. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#/Db, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

My castle crumbled overnight

G

I brought a knife to a gunfight

Am

They took the crown, but it’s alright

F

All the liars are calling me one

C

Nobody’s heard from me for months

G

I’m doing better than I ever was

Chorus

C

’Cause my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Verse 2

C

All my flowers grew back as thorns

G

Windows boarded up after the storm

Am

He built a fire just to keep me warm

F

All the drama queens taking swings

C

All the jokers dressing up as kings

G

They fade to nothing when I look at him

Chorus

C

And my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Bridge

F

I want to wear his initial

C

On a chain round my neck, chain round my neck

G

Not because he owns me

Am

But ’cause he really knows me

F

Which is more than they can say

C

I recall late November

G

Holding my breath, slowly I said

Am

”You don’t need to save me

F

But would you run away with me?”

C

Yes

Chorus

C

’Cause my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Outro

C

Call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Am

Call it what you want, yeah

F

Call it what you want to

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Call It What You Want"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Call It What You Want" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Call It What You Want" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Call It What You Want"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and released in 2017.

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Amtap to play

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Call It What You Want Chords – Ukulele

Taylor Swift’s intimate song about finding love and security amidst external noise. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#/Db, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

My castle crumbled overnight

G

I brought a knife to a gunfight

Am

They took the crown, but it’s alright

F

All the liars are calling me one

C

Nobody’s heard from me for months

G

I’m doing better than I ever was

Chorus

C

’Cause my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Verse 2

C

All my flowers grew back as thorns

G

Windows boarded up after the storm

Am

He built a fire just to keep me warm

F

All the drama queens taking swings

C

All the jokers dressing up as kings

G

They fade to nothing when I look at him

Chorus

C

And my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Bridge

F

I want to wear his initial

C

On a chain round my neck, chain round my neck

G

Not because he owns me

Am

But ’cause he really knows me

F

Which is more than they can say

C

I recall late November

G

Holding my breath, slowly I said

Am

”You don’t need to save me

F

But would you run away with me?”

C

Yes

Chorus

C

’Cause my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Outro

C

Call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Am

Call it what you want, yeah

F

Call it what you want to

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Call It What You Want"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Call It What You Want" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Call It What You Want" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Call It What You Want"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and released in 2017.

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Amtap to play

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Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Call It What You Want Chords – Piano

Taylor Swift’s intimate song about finding love and security amidst external noise. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#/Db, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

My castle crumbled overnight

G

I brought a knife to a gunfight

Am

They took the crown, but it’s alright

F

All the liars are calling me one

C

Nobody’s heard from me for months

G

I’m doing better than I ever was

Chorus

C

’Cause my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Verse 2

C

All my flowers grew back as thorns

G

Windows boarded up after the storm

Am

He built a fire just to keep me warm

F

All the drama queens taking swings

C

All the jokers dressing up as kings

G

They fade to nothing when I look at him

Chorus

C

And my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Bridge

F

I want to wear his initial

C

On a chain round my neck, chain round my neck

G

Not because he owns me

Am

But ’cause he really knows me

F

Which is more than they can say

C

I recall late November

G

Holding my breath, slowly I said

Am

”You don’t need to save me

F

But would you run away with me?”

C

Yes

Chorus

C

’Cause my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Outro

C

Call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Am

Call it what you want, yeah

F

Call it what you want to

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Call It What You Want"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Call It What You Want" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Call It What You Want" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Call It What You Want"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and released in 2017.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Call It What You Want Chords – Banjo

Taylor Swift’s intimate song about finding love and security amidst external noise. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#/Db, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

My castle crumbled overnight

G

I brought a knife to a gunfight

Am

They took the crown, but it’s alright

F

All the liars are calling me one

C

Nobody’s heard from me for months

G

I’m doing better than I ever was

Chorus

C

’Cause my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Verse 2

C

All my flowers grew back as thorns

G

Windows boarded up after the storm

Am

He built a fire just to keep me warm

F

All the drama queens taking swings

C

All the jokers dressing up as kings

G

They fade to nothing when I look at him

Chorus

C

And my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Bridge

F

I want to wear his initial

C

On a chain round my neck, chain round my neck

G

Not because he owns me

Am

But ’cause he really knows me

F

Which is more than they can say

C

I recall late November

G

Holding my breath, slowly I said

Am

”You don’t need to save me

F

But would you run away with me?”

C

Yes

Chorus

C

’Cause my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Outro

C

Call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Am

Call it what you want, yeah

F

Call it what you want to

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Call It What You Want"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Call It What You Want" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Call It What You Want" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Call It What You Want"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and released in 2017.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Call It What You Want Chords – Mandolin

Taylor Swift’s intimate song about finding love and security amidst external noise. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#/Db, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

My castle crumbled overnight

G

I brought a knife to a gunfight

Am

They took the crown, but it’s alright

F

All the liars are calling me one

C

Nobody’s heard from me for months

G

I’m doing better than I ever was

Chorus

C

’Cause my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Verse 2

C

All my flowers grew back as thorns

G

Windows boarded up after the storm

Am

He built a fire just to keep me warm

F

All the drama queens taking swings

C

All the jokers dressing up as kings

G

They fade to nothing when I look at him

Chorus

C

And my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Bridge

F

I want to wear his initial

C

On a chain round my neck, chain round my neck

G

Not because he owns me

Am

But ’cause he really knows me

F

Which is more than they can say

C

I recall late November

G

Holding my breath, slowly I said

Am

”You don’t need to save me

F

But would you run away with me?”

C

Yes

Chorus

C

’Cause my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Outro

C

Call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Am

Call it what you want, yeah

F

Call it what you want to

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Call It What You Want"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Call It What You Want" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Call It What You Want" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Call It What You Want"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and released in 2017.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Call It What You Want Chords – Harmonica

Taylor Swift’s intimate song about finding love and security amidst external noise. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#/Db, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

My castle crumbled overnight

G

I brought a knife to a gunfight

Am

They took the crown, but it’s alright

F

All the liars are calling me one

C

Nobody’s heard from me for months

G

I’m doing better than I ever was

Chorus

C

’Cause my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Verse 2

C

All my flowers grew back as thorns

G

Windows boarded up after the storm

Am

He built a fire just to keep me warm

F

All the drama queens taking swings

C

All the jokers dressing up as kings

G

They fade to nothing when I look at him

Chorus

C

And my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Bridge

F

I want to wear his initial

C

On a chain round my neck, chain round my neck

G

Not because he owns me

Am

But ’cause he really knows me

F

Which is more than they can say

C

I recall late November

G

Holding my breath, slowly I said

Am

”You don’t need to save me

F

But would you run away with me?”

C

Yes

Chorus

C

’Cause my baby’s fit like a daydream

G

Walking with his head down

Am

I’m the one he’s walking to

F

So call it what you want, yeah

C

Call it what you want to

G

My baby’s fly like a jet stream

Am

High above the whole scene

F

Loves me like I’m brand new

C

So call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Outro

C

Call it what you want, yeah

G

Call it what you want to

Am

Call it what you want, yeah

F

Call it what you want to

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Call It What You Want"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Call It What You Want" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Call It What You Want" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Call It What You Want"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and released in 2017.