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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · F
How Did It End Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · F
How Did It End Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · F
How Did It End Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · F
How Did It End Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · F
How Did It End Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · F
How Did It End Chords – Harmonica
A reflective ballad by Taylor Swift about piecing together the story of a failed relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F
C – G – Am – F
C – G – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 2
C – G – Am – F (×3)
C – G – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Bridge
F – G – Am (×5)
Verse 3
C – G – Am – F (×3)
C – G – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F (×2)
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 "How Did It End"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.
Is "How Did It End" 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 "How Did It End" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "How Did It End"?
It was written by Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner, and released in 2024.