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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Cornelia Street Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Cornelia Street Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Cornelia Street Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Cornelia Street Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Cornelia Street Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Cornelia Street Chords – Harmonica
Taylor Swift’s nostalgic song about a fragile love and the memories tied to a specific place. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still using these G-position chords.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – Em – C – D (×4)
Chorus
[G]Back when we were [Em]card sharks, playing [C]games, I thought you were [D]leading me on
[G]I packed my bags, left [Em]Cornelia Street, be[C]fore you even [D]knew I was gone
[G]But then you called, [Em]showed your hand, I [C]turned around be[D]fore I hit the tunnel
[G]Sat on the roof, you [Em]barely talked to me, [C]I knew that you were [D]saving all the best words
[/verse]
Verse 2
G – Em – C – D (×2)
G – Em – C
D
Chorus
[G]Back when we were [Em]card sharks, playing [C]games, I thought you were [D]leading me on
[G]I packed my bags, left [Em]Cornelia Street, be[C]fore you even [D]knew I was gone
[G]But then you called, [Em]showed your hand, I [C]turned around be[D]fore I hit the tunnel
[G]Sat on the roof, you [Em]barely talked to me, [C]I knew that you were [D]saving all the best words
[/verse]
Bridge
C – Em – Am – D
C – Em – Am
D
C – Em – Am – D (×2)
Chorus
[G]Back when we were [Em]card sharks, playing [C]games, I thought you were [D]leading me on
[G]I packed my bags, left [Em]Cornelia Street, be[C]fore you even [D]knew I was gone
[G]But then you called, [Em]showed your hand, I [C]turned around be[D]fore I hit the tunnel
[G]Sat on the roof, you [Em]barely talked to me, [C]I knew that you were [D]saving all the best words
[/verse]
Outro
G – Em – C – D (×2)
G – Em – C
D
G – Em – C
D – G
Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, C, D repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Cornelia Street"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Cornelia Street" 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 "Cornelia Street" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Cornelia Street"?
It was written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and released in 2019.