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Holy Ground Chords

Taylor Swift Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Holy Ground Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I was reminiscing just the other day

C G D

While having coffee all alone and Lord, it took me away

G

Back to a first glance feeling on New York time

C G D

Back when you fit my poems like a perfect rhyme

Em C

Took off faster than a green light, go

G D

Hey, you skip the conversation when you already know

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Verse 2

G

Spinning like a girl in a brand new dress

C G D

We had this big wide city all to ourselves we broke

G

The silence with the words “I love you”

C G D

And for a moment there, I saw it all, it was really something

Em C

And I’m trying to make it last

G D

And I can see it all now, see it all now

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Bridge

Em

Tonight I’m gonna dance for all that we’ve been through

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

Em

Tonight I’m gonna dance like you were in this room

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

It was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Outro

G C G

Tonight I’m gonna dance for all that we’ve been through

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

C G

Tonight I’m gonna dance like you were in this room

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

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.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Holy Ground Chords – Ukulele

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I was reminiscing just the other day

C G D

While having coffee all alone and Lord, it took me away

G

Back to a first glance feeling on New York time

C G D

Back when you fit my poems like a perfect rhyme

Em C

Took off faster than a green light, go

G D

Hey, you skip the conversation when you already know

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Verse 2

G

Spinning like a girl in a brand new dress

C G D

We had this big wide city all to ourselves we broke

G

The silence with the words “I love you”

C G D

And for a moment there, I saw it all, it was really something

Em C

And I’m trying to make it last

G D

And I can see it all now, see it all now

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Bridge

Em

Tonight I’m gonna dance for all that we’ve been through

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

Em

Tonight I’m gonna dance like you were in this room

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

It was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Outro

G C G

Tonight I’m gonna dance for all that we’ve been through

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

C G

Tonight I’m gonna dance like you were in this room

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

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.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Holy Ground Chords – Piano

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I was reminiscing just the other day

C G D

While having coffee all alone and Lord, it took me away

G

Back to a first glance feeling on New York time

C G D

Back when you fit my poems like a perfect rhyme

Em C

Took off faster than a green light, go

G D

Hey, you skip the conversation when you already know

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Verse 2

G

Spinning like a girl in a brand new dress

C G D

We had this big wide city all to ourselves we broke

G

The silence with the words “I love you”

C G D

And for a moment there, I saw it all, it was really something

Em C

And I’m trying to make it last

G D

And I can see it all now, see it all now

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Bridge

Em

Tonight I’m gonna dance for all that we’ve been through

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

Em

Tonight I’m gonna dance like you were in this room

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

It was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Outro

G C G

Tonight I’m gonna dance for all that we’ve been through

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

C G

Tonight I’m gonna dance like you were in this room

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

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.

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Holy Ground Chords – Banjo

Taylor Swift’s nostalgic anthem about revisiting a cherished memory and relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I was reminiscing just the other day

C G D

While having coffee all alone and Lord, it took me away

G

Back to a first glance feeling on New York time

C G D

Back when you fit my poems like a perfect rhyme

Em C

Took off faster than a green light, go

G D

Hey, you skip the conversation when you already know

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Verse 2

G

Spinning like a girl in a brand new dress

C G D

We had this big wide city all to ourselves we broke

G

The silence with the words “I love you”

C G D

And for a moment there, I saw it all, it was really something

Em C

And I’m trying to make it last

G D

And I can see it all now, see it all now

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Bridge

Em

Tonight I’m gonna dance for all that we’ve been through

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

Em

Tonight I’m gonna dance like you were in this room

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

It was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Outro

G C G

Tonight I’m gonna dance for all that we’ve been through

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

C G

Tonight I’m gonna dance like you were in this room

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Holy Ground Chords – Mandolin

Taylor Swift’s nostalgic anthem about revisiting a cherished memory and relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I was reminiscing just the other day

C G D

While having coffee all alone and Lord, it took me away

G

Back to a first glance feeling on New York time

C G D

Back when you fit my poems like a perfect rhyme

Em C

Took off faster than a green light, go

G D

Hey, you skip the conversation when you already know

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Verse 2

G

Spinning like a girl in a brand new dress

C G D

We had this big wide city all to ourselves we broke

G

The silence with the words “I love you”

C G D

And for a moment there, I saw it all, it was really something

Em C

And I’m trying to make it last

G D

And I can see it all now, see it all now

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Bridge

Em

Tonight I’m gonna dance for all that we’ve been through

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

Em

Tonight I’m gonna dance like you were in this room

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

It was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Outro

G C G

Tonight I’m gonna dance for all that we’ve been through

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

C G

Tonight I’m gonna dance like you were in this room

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I was reminiscing just the other day

C G D

While having coffee all alone and Lord, it took me away

G

Back to a first glance feeling on New York time

C G D

Back when you fit my poems like a perfect rhyme

Em C

Took off faster than a green light, go

G D

Hey, you skip the conversation when you already know

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Verse 2

G

Spinning like a girl in a brand new dress

C G D

We had this big wide city all to ourselves we broke

G

The silence with the words “I love you”

C G D

And for a moment there, I saw it all, it was really something

Em C

And I’m trying to make it last

G D

And I can see it all now, see it all now

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Bridge

Em

Tonight I’m gonna dance for all that we’ve been through

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

Em

Tonight I’m gonna dance like you were in this room

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

It was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Chorus

I left a note on the door with a joke we’d made

C

And that was the first day

G

And darling, it was good never looking down

C G

And right there where we stood was holy ground

Outro

G C G

Tonight I’m gonna dance for all that we’ve been through

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

C G

Tonight I’m gonna dance like you were in this room

C G

But I don’t wanna dance if I’m not dancing with you

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.