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Traitor Chords

Olivia Rodrigo Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Traitor Chords – Guitar

“Traitor” is a deeply emotional ballad from Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album SOUR. The slow tempo and simple chord progression make it ideal for an expressive acoustic guitar performance.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Play this slowly and let the emotion build. Try fingerpicking the verse and switching to gentle strumming on the chorus for dynamic contrast.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am F

Brown guilty eyes and little white lies

C G

Yeah, I played dumb but I always knew

Am F

That you’d talk to her, maybe did even worse

C G

I kept quiet so I could keep you

Chorus

Am F

God, I wish that you had thought this through

C G

Before I went and fell in love with you

Am F

When she’s sleeping in the bed we made

C G

Don’t you dare forget about the way

Am F C

You betrayed me, ’cause I know that you’ll never feel sorry

G

For the way I hurt, yeah

Verse 2

Am F

You betrayed me and I know that you’ll

C G

Never feel sorry for the way I hurt

Am F C

Loved you at your worst but that didn’t matter

G Am

It took you two weeks to go off and date her

F C G

Guess you didn’t cheat but you’re still a traitor

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Traitor"?

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

Is "Traitor" 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 "Traitor" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Traitor"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Daniel Nigro, and released in 2021.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Traitor Chords – Ukulele

“Traitor” is a deeply emotional ballad from Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album SOUR. The slow tempo and simple chord progression make it ideal for an expressive acoustic guitar performance.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play this slowly and let the emotion build. Try fingerpicking the verse and switching to gentle strumming on the chorus for dynamic contrast.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am F

Brown guilty eyes and little white lies

C G

Yeah, I played dumb but I always knew

Am F

That you’d talk to her, maybe did even worse

C G

I kept quiet so I could keep you

Chorus

Am F

God, I wish that you had thought this through

C G

Before I went and fell in love with you

Am F

When she’s sleeping in the bed we made

C G

Don’t you dare forget about the way

Am F C

You betrayed me, ’cause I know that you’ll never feel sorry

G

For the way I hurt, yeah

Verse 2

Am F

You betrayed me and I know that you’ll

C G

Never feel sorry for the way I hurt

Am F C

Loved you at your worst but that didn’t matter

G Am

It took you two weeks to go off and date her

F C G

Guess you didn’t cheat but you’re still a traitor

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Traitor"?

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

Is "Traitor" 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 "Traitor" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Traitor"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Daniel Nigro, and released in 2021.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Traitor Chords – Piano

“Traitor” is a deeply emotional ballad from Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album SOUR. The slow tempo and simple chord progression make it ideal for an expressive acoustic guitar performance.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play this slowly and let the emotion build. Try fingerpicking the verse and switching to gentle strumming on the chorus for dynamic contrast.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am F

Brown guilty eyes and little white lies

C G

Yeah, I played dumb but I always knew

Am F

That you’d talk to her, maybe did even worse

C G

I kept quiet so I could keep you

Chorus

Am F

God, I wish that you had thought this through

C G

Before I went and fell in love with you

Am F

When she’s sleeping in the bed we made

C G

Don’t you dare forget about the way

Am F C

You betrayed me, ’cause I know that you’ll never feel sorry

G

For the way I hurt, yeah

Verse 2

Am F

You betrayed me and I know that you’ll

C G

Never feel sorry for the way I hurt

Am F C

Loved you at your worst but that didn’t matter

G Am

It took you two weeks to go off and date her

F C G

Guess you didn’t cheat but you’re still a traitor

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Traitor"?

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

Is "Traitor" 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 "Traitor" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Traitor"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Daniel Nigro, and released in 2021.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Traitor Chords – Banjo

“Traitor” is a deeply emotional ballad from Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album SOUR. The slow tempo and simple chord progression make it ideal for an expressive acoustic guitar performance.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play this slowly and let the emotion build. Try fingerpicking the verse and switching to gentle strumming on the chorus for dynamic contrast.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am F

Brown guilty eyes and little white lies

C G

Yeah, I played dumb but I always knew

Am F

That you’d talk to her, maybe did even worse

C G

I kept quiet so I could keep you

Chorus

Am F

God, I wish that you had thought this through

C G

Before I went and fell in love with you

Am F

When she’s sleeping in the bed we made

C G

Don’t you dare forget about the way

Am F C

You betrayed me, ’cause I know that you’ll never feel sorry

G

For the way I hurt, yeah

Verse 2

Am F

You betrayed me and I know that you’ll

C G

Never feel sorry for the way I hurt

Am F C

Loved you at your worst but that didn’t matter

G Am

It took you two weeks to go off and date her

F C G

Guess you didn’t cheat but you’re still a traitor

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Traitor"?

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

Is "Traitor" 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 "Traitor" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Traitor"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Daniel Nigro, and released in 2021.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Traitor Chords – Mandolin

“Traitor” is a deeply emotional ballad from Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album SOUR. The slow tempo and simple chord progression make it ideal for an expressive acoustic guitar performance.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play this slowly and let the emotion build. Try fingerpicking the verse and switching to gentle strumming on the chorus for dynamic contrast.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am F

Brown guilty eyes and little white lies

C G

Yeah, I played dumb but I always knew

Am F

That you’d talk to her, maybe did even worse

C G

I kept quiet so I could keep you

Chorus

Am F

God, I wish that you had thought this through

C G

Before I went and fell in love with you

Am F

When she’s sleeping in the bed we made

C G

Don’t you dare forget about the way

Am F C

You betrayed me, ’cause I know that you’ll never feel sorry

G

For the way I hurt, yeah

Verse 2

Am F

You betrayed me and I know that you’ll

C G

Never feel sorry for the way I hurt

Am F C

Loved you at your worst but that didn’t matter

G Am

It took you two weeks to go off and date her

F C G

Guess you didn’t cheat but you’re still a traitor

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Traitor"?

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

Is "Traitor" 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 "Traitor" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Traitor"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Daniel Nigro, and released in 2021.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Traitor Chords – Harmonica

“Traitor” is a deeply emotional ballad from Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album SOUR. The slow tempo and simple chord progression make it ideal for an expressive acoustic guitar performance.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play this slowly and let the emotion build. Try fingerpicking the verse and switching to gentle strumming on the chorus for dynamic contrast.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am F

Brown guilty eyes and little white lies

C G

Yeah, I played dumb but I always knew

Am F

That you’d talk to her, maybe did even worse

C G

I kept quiet so I could keep you

Chorus

Am F

God, I wish that you had thought this through

C G

Before I went and fell in love with you

Am F

When she’s sleeping in the bed we made

C G

Don’t you dare forget about the way

Am F C

You betrayed me, ’cause I know that you’ll never feel sorry

G

For the way I hurt, yeah

Verse 2

Am F

You betrayed me and I know that you’ll

C G

Never feel sorry for the way I hurt

Am F C

Loved you at your worst but that didn’t matter

G Am

It took you two weeks to go off and date her

F C G

Guess you didn’t cheat but you’re still a traitor

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Traitor"?

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

Is "Traitor" 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 "Traitor" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Traitor"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Daniel Nigro, and released in 2021.