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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Daylight Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Daylight Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Daylight Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Daylight Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Daylight Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Daylight Chords – Harmonica
A reflective love song by Taylor Swift about emerging from darkness into daylight. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the song’s airy feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Verse 2
C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
Verse 3
C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
Bridge
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G
Am – F
C – G
Am
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
Outro
C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
Practice tip: The chords C, G, Am, and F are the only ones used. Practice switching between them slowly until you can keep a steady, gentle strum throughout the entire song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Daylight"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "Daylight" 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 "Daylight" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Daylight"?
It was written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and released in 2019.