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Scared of My Guitar Chords

Taylor Swift Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Scared of My Guitar Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Scared of My Guitar Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Scared of My Guitar Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Scared of My Guitar Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Scared of My Guitar Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Scared of My Guitar Chords – Harmonica

A reflective song by Taylor Swift about confronting painful memories through songwriting. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Chords used: Am, C, G, F · Key: C · Difficulty: Beginner

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

Am – F

Chorus

C

G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F

C – G – Am – F

Verse 2

C

G

Am – F

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

Bridge

F – C

G – Am

F – C – G

Am – F

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

Outro

C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F – C

Practice tip: Practice the C to Am and G to F transitions slowly, as they are the most common changes in this song. Let the lyrics guide the emotional pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Scared of My Guitar"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.

Is "Scared of My Guitar" 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 "Scared of My Guitar" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Scared of My Guitar"?

It was written by Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, and released in 2024.