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The Bolter 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 Bolter Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · C · G · F

The Bolter Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · C · G · F

The Bolter Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · C · G · F

The Bolter Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · C · G · F

The Bolter Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · C · G · F

The Bolter Chords – Harmonica

A haunting narrative by Taylor Swift about a woman who flees relationships to protect her freedom. 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 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 – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C

Chorus

F – 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 – C – G

Am – F – C

Chorus

F – C

G – Am

F – C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F

Verse 3

C – G

Am – F

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F

Chorus

F – C

G – Am

F – C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F

Bridge

Am – F – C – G (×7)

Am – F – C

Chorus

F – 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

Practice tip: Master the C, G, Am, F progression before adding the lyrics, as it forms the core of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Bolter"?

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

Is "The Bolter" 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 Bolter" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "The Bolter"?

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