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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Nothing New Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Nothing New Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Nothing New Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Nothing New Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Nothing New Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Nothing New Chords – Harmonica
Taylor Swift’s introspective duet about the fear of fading relevance. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
Am – F
C
G
Am – F
Chorus
C
G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 2
C
G
Am – F
C
G
Am
F
Chorus
C
G
Am – F
C – G
Am
F
C – G – Am – F
C
G
Am – F
C
G
Am
F
C – G – Am – F
Bridge
C
G
Am – F
C – G
Am
F
Chorus
C
G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C
G
Am – F
Practice tip: The chord progression C-G-Am-F repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Nothing New"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "Nothing New" 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 "Nothing New" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Nothing New"?
It was written by Taylor Swift, and released in 2021.