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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Holy Ground Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Holy Ground Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Holy Ground Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Holy Ground Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Holy Ground Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Holy Ground Chords – Harmonica
Taylor Swift’s nostalgic anthem about revisiting a cherished memory and relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Driving 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, but these chords are written for playing in G without a capo.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
C
G
C – G
Verse 2
G
C – G – D
G
C – G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
C
G
C – G
Bridge
Em
C – G
Em
C – G (×2)
Chorus
C
G
C – G
Outro
G – C – G
C – G (×3)
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is used throughout most of the song; get comfortable switching between these three chords before adding the Em in the bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Holy Ground"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Holy Ground" 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 "Holy Ground" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Holy Ground"?
It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2012.