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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Exile Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Exile Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Exile Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Exile Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Exile Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Exile Chords – Harmonica
A heartbreaking duet by Taylor Swift featuring Bon Iver about a relationship’s final conversation. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this pattern slowly to match the song’s somber mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G – Am
F – C
G
Am
F – C
Verse 2
C
G – Am
F – C
G
Am – F
C
Chorus
G
Am
F – C
G
Am
F – C
Verse 3
C
G – Am
F
C
Chorus
G
Am
F – C
G
Am
F – C
Bridge
Am
F
C – G
Am
Outro
C
G – Am
F
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
C
Practice tip: Practice the C to Am and G to F transitions slowly, as they are the most common changes in this song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Exile"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.
Is "Exile" 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 "Exile" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Exile"?
It was written by Taylor Swift, Justin Vernon, and released in 2020.