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Lover 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 · D · Em · C

Lover Chords – Guitar

A romantic ballad by Taylor Swift about a deep and enduring commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so count “1, 2, 3” for each measure and strum on each beat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

We could leave the Christmas lights up ’til January

G C

This is our place, we make the rules

G C

And there’s a dazzling haze, a mysterious way about you, dear

G C

Have I known you twenty seconds or twenty years?

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Verse 2

G C

We could let our friends crash in the living room

G C

This is our place, we make the call

G C

And I’m highly suspicious that everyone who sees you wants you

G C

I’ve loved you three summers now, honey, but I want ’em all

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Bridge

Am C

Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand?

G D

With every guitar string scar on my hand

Am C

I take this magnetic force of a man to be my lover

G D

My heart’s been borrowed and yours has been blue

Am C

All’s well that ends well to end up with you

G D

Swear to be overdramatic and true to my lover

Am C

And you’ll save all your dirtiest jokes for me

G D G

And at every table, I’ll save you a seat, lover

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home (Forever and ever)

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Outro

G C

You’re my, my, my, my

D G

Oh, you’re my, my, my, my

C G

Darling, you’re my, my, my, my

D

Lover

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, and D is used throughout. Master switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Am in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lover"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is "Lover" 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 "Lover" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Lover"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Lover Chords – Ukulele

A romantic ballad by Taylor Swift about a deep and enduring commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so count “1, 2, 3” for each measure and strum on each beat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

We could leave the Christmas lights up ’til January

G C

This is our place, we make the rules

G C

And there’s a dazzling haze, a mysterious way about you, dear

G C

Have I known you twenty seconds or twenty years?

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Verse 2

G C

We could let our friends crash in the living room

G C

This is our place, we make the call

G C

And I’m highly suspicious that everyone who sees you wants you

G C

I’ve loved you three summers now, honey, but I want ’em all

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Bridge

Am C

Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand?

G D

With every guitar string scar on my hand

Am C

I take this magnetic force of a man to be my lover

G D

My heart’s been borrowed and yours has been blue

Am C

All’s well that ends well to end up with you

G D

Swear to be overdramatic and true to my lover

Am C

And you’ll save all your dirtiest jokes for me

G D G

And at every table, I’ll save you a seat, lover

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home (Forever and ever)

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Outro

G C

You’re my, my, my, my

D G

Oh, you’re my, my, my, my

C G

Darling, you’re my, my, my, my

D

Lover

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, and D is used throughout. Master switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Am in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lover"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is "Lover" 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 "Lover" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Lover"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Lover Chords – Piano

A romantic ballad by Taylor Swift about a deep and enduring commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so count “1, 2, 3” for each measure and strum on each beat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

We could leave the Christmas lights up ’til January

G C

This is our place, we make the rules

G C

And there’s a dazzling haze, a mysterious way about you, dear

G C

Have I known you twenty seconds or twenty years?

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Verse 2

G C

We could let our friends crash in the living room

G C

This is our place, we make the call

G C

And I’m highly suspicious that everyone who sees you wants you

G C

I’ve loved you three summers now, honey, but I want ’em all

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Bridge

Am C

Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand?

G D

With every guitar string scar on my hand

Am C

I take this magnetic force of a man to be my lover

G D

My heart’s been borrowed and yours has been blue

Am C

All’s well that ends well to end up with you

G D

Swear to be overdramatic and true to my lover

Am C

And you’ll save all your dirtiest jokes for me

G D G

And at every table, I’ll save you a seat, lover

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home (Forever and ever)

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Outro

G C

You’re my, my, my, my

D G

Oh, you’re my, my, my, my

C G

Darling, you’re my, my, my, my

D

Lover

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, and D is used throughout. Master switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Am in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lover"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is "Lover" 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 "Lover" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Lover"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Lover Chords – Banjo

A romantic ballad by Taylor Swift about a deep and enduring commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so count “1, 2, 3” for each measure and strum on each beat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

We could leave the Christmas lights up ’til January

G C

This is our place, we make the rules

G C

And there’s a dazzling haze, a mysterious way about you, dear

G C

Have I known you twenty seconds or twenty years?

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Verse 2

G C

We could let our friends crash in the living room

G C

This is our place, we make the call

G C

And I’m highly suspicious that everyone who sees you wants you

G C

I’ve loved you three summers now, honey, but I want ’em all

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Bridge

Am C

Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand?

G D

With every guitar string scar on my hand

Am C

I take this magnetic force of a man to be my lover

G D

My heart’s been borrowed and yours has been blue

Am C

All’s well that ends well to end up with you

G D

Swear to be overdramatic and true to my lover

Am C

And you’ll save all your dirtiest jokes for me

G D G

And at every table, I’ll save you a seat, lover

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home (Forever and ever)

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Outro

G C

You’re my, my, my, my

D G

Oh, you’re my, my, my, my

C G

Darling, you’re my, my, my, my

D

Lover

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, and D is used throughout. Master switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Am in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lover"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is "Lover" 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 "Lover" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Lover"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Lover Chords – Mandolin

A romantic ballad by Taylor Swift about a deep and enduring commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so count “1, 2, 3” for each measure and strum on each beat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

We could leave the Christmas lights up ’til January

G C

This is our place, we make the rules

G C

And there’s a dazzling haze, a mysterious way about you, dear

G C

Have I known you twenty seconds or twenty years?

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Verse 2

G C

We could let our friends crash in the living room

G C

This is our place, we make the call

G C

And I’m highly suspicious that everyone who sees you wants you

G C

I’ve loved you three summers now, honey, but I want ’em all

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Bridge

Am C

Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand?

G D

With every guitar string scar on my hand

Am C

I take this magnetic force of a man to be my lover

G D

My heart’s been borrowed and yours has been blue

Am C

All’s well that ends well to end up with you

G D

Swear to be overdramatic and true to my lover

Am C

And you’ll save all your dirtiest jokes for me

G D G

And at every table, I’ll save you a seat, lover

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home (Forever and ever)

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Outro

G C

You’re my, my, my, my

D G

Oh, you’re my, my, my, my

C G

Darling, you’re my, my, my, my

D

Lover

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, and D is used throughout. Master switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Am in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lover"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is "Lover" 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 "Lover" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Lover"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Lover Chords – Harmonica

A romantic ballad by Taylor Swift about a deep and enduring commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so count “1, 2, 3” for each measure and strum on each beat.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

We could leave the Christmas lights up ’til January

G C

This is our place, we make the rules

G C

And there’s a dazzling haze, a mysterious way about you, dear

G C

Have I known you twenty seconds or twenty years?

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Verse 2

G C

We could let our friends crash in the living room

G C

This is our place, we make the call

G C

And I’m highly suspicious that everyone who sees you wants you

G C

I’ve loved you three summers now, honey, but I want ’em all

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Bridge

Am C

Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand?

G D

With every guitar string scar on my hand

Am C

I take this magnetic force of a man to be my lover

G D

My heart’s been borrowed and yours has been blue

Am C

All’s well that ends well to end up with you

G D

Swear to be overdramatic and true to my lover

Am C

And you’ll save all your dirtiest jokes for me

G D G

And at every table, I’ll save you a seat, lover

Chorus

G

Can I go where you go?

C

Can we always be this close?

G

Forever and ever, and

C G C

Ah, take me out, and take me home (Forever and ever)

G

You’re my, my, my, my

C

Lover

Outro

G C

You’re my, my, my, my

D G

Oh, you’re my, my, my, my

C G

Darling, you’re my, my, my, my

D

Lover

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, and D is used throughout. Master switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Am in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lover"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is "Lover" 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 "Lover" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Lover"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2019.