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Love Story Chords

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

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

D · A · Bm · G

Love Story Chords – Guitar

Taylor Swift’s iconic Romeo and Juliet-inspired hit. Four chords make this an easy crowd-pleaser.

Pop-Country (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on fret 2 and play C-G-Am-F shapes to avoid the Bm barre chord. Or embrace the barre chord for practice! Keep the strum bright and upbeat.

Song Details

Key, Tuning & Capo

Original key: D · Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) · Capo: 2nd fret to play along with the original recording.

Playing tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D A

We were both young when I first saw you

Bm G

I close my eyes and the flashback starts

D A

I’m standing there on a balcony in summer air

Chorus

D A

Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone

Bm G

I’ll be waiting, all that’s left to do is run

D A

You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess

Bm G D

It’s a love story, baby, just say ”yes”

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the chords

This song uses 4 chords in the key of D: D A Bm G. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2

Practice the changes

Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3

Add the strumming

Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4

Play along

Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Story"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, A, Bm and G.

Is "Love Story" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Love Story" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Love Story"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2008.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

D · A · Bm · G

Love Story Chords – Ukulele

Taylor Swift’s iconic Romeo and Juliet-inspired hit. Four chords make this an easy crowd-pleaser.

Pop-Country (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on fret 2 and play C-G-Am-F shapes to avoid the Bm barre chord. Or embrace the barre chord for practice! Keep the strum bright and upbeat.

Song Details

Key, Tuning & Capo

Original key: D · Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) · Capo: 2nd fret to play along with the original recording.

Playing tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D A

We were both young when I first saw you

Bm G

I close my eyes and the flashback starts

D A

I’m standing there on a balcony in summer air

Chorus

D A

Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone

Bm G

I’ll be waiting, all that’s left to do is run

D A

You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess

Bm G D

It’s a love story, baby, just say ”yes”

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the chords

This song uses 4 chords in the key of D: D A Bm G. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2

Practice the changes

Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3

Add the strumming

Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4

Play along

Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Story"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, A, Bm and G.

Is "Love Story" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Love Story" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Love Story"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2008.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

D · A · Bm · G

Love Story Chords – Piano

Taylor Swift’s iconic Romeo and Juliet-inspired hit. Four chords make this an easy crowd-pleaser.

Pop-Country (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on fret 2 and play C-G-Am-F shapes to avoid the Bm barre chord. Or embrace the barre chord for practice! Keep the strum bright and upbeat.

Song Details

Key, Tuning & Capo

Original key: D · Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) · Capo: 2nd fret to play along with the original recording.

Playing tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D A

We were both young when I first saw you

Bm G

I close my eyes and the flashback starts

D A

I’m standing there on a balcony in summer air

Chorus

D A

Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone

Bm G

I’ll be waiting, all that’s left to do is run

D A

You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess

Bm G D

It’s a love story, baby, just say ”yes”

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the chords

This song uses 4 chords in the key of D: D A Bm G. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2

Practice the changes

Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3

Add the strumming

Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4

Play along

Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Story"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, A, Bm and G.

Is "Love Story" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Love Story" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Love Story"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2008.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

D · A · Bm · G

Love Story Chords – Banjo

Taylor Swift’s iconic Romeo and Juliet-inspired hit. Four chords make this an easy crowd-pleaser.

Pop-Country (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on fret 2 and play C-G-Am-F shapes to avoid the Bm barre chord. Or embrace the barre chord for practice! Keep the strum bright and upbeat.

Song Details

Key, Tuning & Capo

Original key: D · Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) · Capo: 2nd fret to play along with the original recording.

Playing tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D A

We were both young when I first saw you

Bm G

I close my eyes and the flashback starts

D A

I’m standing there on a balcony in summer air

Chorus

D A

Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone

Bm G

I’ll be waiting, all that’s left to do is run

D A

You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess

Bm G D

It’s a love story, baby, just say ”yes”

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the chords

This song uses 4 chords in the key of D: D A Bm G. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2

Practice the changes

Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3

Add the strumming

Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4

Play along

Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Story"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, A, Bm and G.

Is "Love Story" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Love Story" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Love Story"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2008.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

D · A · Bm · G

Love Story Chords – Mandolin

Taylor Swift’s iconic Romeo and Juliet-inspired hit. Four chords make this an easy crowd-pleaser.

Pop-Country (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on fret 2 and play C-G-Am-F shapes to avoid the Bm barre chord. Or embrace the barre chord for practice! Keep the strum bright and upbeat.

Song Details

Key, Tuning & Capo

Original key: D · Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) · Capo: 2nd fret to play along with the original recording.

Playing tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D A

We were both young when I first saw you

Bm G

I close my eyes and the flashback starts

D A

I’m standing there on a balcony in summer air

Chorus

D A

Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone

Bm G

I’ll be waiting, all that’s left to do is run

D A

You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess

Bm G D

It’s a love story, baby, just say ”yes”

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the chords

This song uses 4 chords in the key of D: D A Bm G. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2

Practice the changes

Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3

Add the strumming

Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4

Play along

Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Story"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, A, Bm and G.

Is "Love Story" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Love Story" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Love Story"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2008.

Dtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

D · A · Bm · G

Love Story Chords – Harmonica

Taylor Swift’s iconic Romeo and Juliet-inspired hit. Four chords make this an easy crowd-pleaser.

Pop-Country (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on fret 2 and play C-G-Am-F shapes to avoid the Bm barre chord. Or embrace the barre chord for practice! Keep the strum bright and upbeat.

Song Details

Key, Tuning & Capo

Original key: D · Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) · Capo: 2nd fret to play along with the original recording.

Playing tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D A

We were both young when I first saw you

Bm G

I close my eyes and the flashback starts

D A

I’m standing there on a balcony in summer air

Chorus

D A

Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone

Bm G

I’ll be waiting, all that’s left to do is run

D A

You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess

Bm G D

It’s a love story, baby, just say ”yes”

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Learn the chords

This song uses 4 chords in the key of D: D A Bm G. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2

Practice the changes

Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3

Add the strumming

Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4

Play along

Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Story"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, A, Bm and G.

Is "Love Story" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Love Story" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Love Story"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2008.