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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
White Horse Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
White Horse Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
White Horse Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
White Horse Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
White Horse Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
White Horse Chords – Harmonica
Taylor Swift’s song about shattered fairy-tale illusions from her album *Fearless*. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Gentle Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the song’s intimate feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am
F
C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Chorus
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
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am – F
Bridge
C
G – Am
F – C
G
Am – F
C
G
Am – F
C – G – Am
Chorus
F
C – G
Am
F
C – G
Am – F
Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s used frequently. For an easier F, try playing just the top four strings (F/C).
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "White Horse"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "White Horse" 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 "White Horse" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "White Horse"?
It was written by Taylor Swift, Liz Rose, and released in 2008.