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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Teardrops on My Guitar Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Teardrops on My Guitar Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Teardrops on My Guitar Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Teardrops on My Guitar Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Teardrops on My Guitar Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Teardrops on My Guitar Chords – Harmonica
Taylor Swift’s song about unrequited love where she hides her sadness while the boy she likes talks about another girl. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Pop 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
Verse 2
C
G
Am
F
Chorus
F
C
G
F
C
G
F – C – G
Verse 3
C
G
Am
F
Chorus
F
C
G
F
C
G
F – C – G
Bridge
Am
F
C
Chorus
F
C
G
F
C
G
F – C – G
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 "Teardrops on My Guitar"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "Teardrops on 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 "Teardrops on My Guitar" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Teardrops on My Guitar"?
It was written by Taylor Swift, Liz Rose, and released in 2006.