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The Black Dog 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

The Black Dog Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · C · G · F

The Black Dog Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · C · G · F

The Black Dog Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · C · G · F

The Black Dog Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · C · G · F

The Black Dog Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · C · G · F

The Black Dog Chords – Harmonica

A haunting song by Taylor Swift about a relationship’s end marked by a location-sharing betrayal. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

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

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: This pattern uses down (D) and up (U) strums. Keep a relaxed, steady tempo.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

F

C

G

Am

F

C

G – Am

Chorus

F

C

G – Am – F

C – G

F

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F

C – G

F – C – G

Am – F – C – G

Verse 2

F

C

G

Am

F

C

G – Am

Chorus

F

C

G – Am – F

C – G

F

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F

C – G

F – C – G

Am – F – C – G

Bridge

F

C – G

Am – F – C

G – Am

F

C – G – Am

F – C

G

Verse 3

F

C

G – Am

F

C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am

Chorus

F

C

G – Am – F

C – G

F

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F

C – G

F – C – G

Am – F – C – G

Practice tip: The verses use a simple four-chord loop (F, C, G, Am). Master this progression first, then add the lyrics. The strum pattern stays the same throughout the song for consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Black Dog"?

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

Is "The Black Dog" 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 "The Black Dog" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "The Black Dog"?

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