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White Horse Chords

Taylor Swift Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

White Horse Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Say you’re sorry, that face of an angel

Am

Comes out just when you need it to

F

As I paced back and forth all this time

C

‘Cause I honestly believed in you

G Am

Holding on, the days drag on

F C

Stupid girl, I should have known

G Am

I should have known

Chorus

F C

I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairy tale

G Am

I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet

F C

Lead her up the stairwell

G Am

This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town

F C

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down

G Am F

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to come around

Verse 2

C G

Maybe I was naive, got lost in your eyes

Am

And never really had a clue

F

Honey, I rose up from the dead

C

I do it all the time

G Am

You’ve got a list of names

F C

I believe you’re saving all your roses

G Am

And I should have known

Chorus

F C

I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairy tale

G Am

I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet

F C

Lead her up the stairwell

G Am

This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town

F C

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down

G Am F

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to come around

Bridge

C

And there you are on your knees

G Am

Begging for forgiveness, begging for me

F C

Just like I always wanted but I’m so sorry

G

‘Cause I’m not your princess, this ain’t our fairy tale

Am F

I’m gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well

C

This is a big world, that was a small town

G

There in my rear-view mirror disappearing now

Am F

And it’s too late for you and your white horse

C G Am

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to catch me now

Chorus

F

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa

C G

Try and catch me now, oh

Am

It’s too late to catch me now

F

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa

C G

Try and catch me now, oh

Am F

It’s too late to catch me now

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.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

White Horse Chords – Ukulele

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the song’s intimate feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Say you’re sorry, that face of an angel

Am

Comes out just when you need it to

F

As I paced back and forth all this time

C

‘Cause I honestly believed in you

G Am

Holding on, the days drag on

F C

Stupid girl, I should have known

G Am

I should have known

Chorus

F C

I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairy tale

G Am

I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet

F C

Lead her up the stairwell

G Am

This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town

F C

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down

G Am F

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to come around

Verse 2

C G

Maybe I was naive, got lost in your eyes

Am

And never really had a clue

F

Honey, I rose up from the dead

C

I do it all the time

G Am

You’ve got a list of names

F C

I believe you’re saving all your roses

G Am

And I should have known

Chorus

F C

I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairy tale

G Am

I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet

F C

Lead her up the stairwell

G Am

This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town

F C

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down

G Am F

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to come around

Bridge

C

And there you are on your knees

G Am

Begging for forgiveness, begging for me

F C

Just like I always wanted but I’m so sorry

G

‘Cause I’m not your princess, this ain’t our fairy tale

Am F

I’m gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well

C

This is a big world, that was a small town

G

There in my rear-view mirror disappearing now

Am F

And it’s too late for you and your white horse

C G Am

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to catch me now

Chorus

F

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa

C G

Try and catch me now, oh

Am

It’s too late to catch me now

F

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa

C G

Try and catch me now, oh

Am F

It’s too late to catch me now

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.

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Amtap to play

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

White Horse Chords – Piano

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the song’s intimate feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Say you’re sorry, that face of an angel

Am

Comes out just when you need it to

F

As I paced back and forth all this time

C

‘Cause I honestly believed in you

G Am

Holding on, the days drag on

F C

Stupid girl, I should have known

G Am

I should have known

Chorus

F C

I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairy tale

G Am

I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet

F C

Lead her up the stairwell

G Am

This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town

F C

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down

G Am F

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to come around

Verse 2

C G

Maybe I was naive, got lost in your eyes

Am

And never really had a clue

F

Honey, I rose up from the dead

C

I do it all the time

G Am

You’ve got a list of names

F C

I believe you’re saving all your roses

G Am

And I should have known

Chorus

F C

I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairy tale

G Am

I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet

F C

Lead her up the stairwell

G Am

This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town

F C

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down

G Am F

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to come around

Bridge

C

And there you are on your knees

G Am

Begging for forgiveness, begging for me

F C

Just like I always wanted but I’m so sorry

G

‘Cause I’m not your princess, this ain’t our fairy tale

Am F

I’m gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well

C

This is a big world, that was a small town

G

There in my rear-view mirror disappearing now

Am F

And it’s too late for you and your white horse

C G Am

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to catch me now

Chorus

F

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa

C G

Try and catch me now, oh

Am

It’s too late to catch me now

F

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa

C G

Try and catch me now, oh

Am F

It’s too late to catch me now

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

White Horse Chords – Banjo

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the song’s intimate feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Say you’re sorry, that face of an angel

Am

Comes out just when you need it to

F

As I paced back and forth all this time

C

‘Cause I honestly believed in you

G Am

Holding on, the days drag on

F C

Stupid girl, I should have known

G Am

I should have known

Chorus

F C

I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairy tale

G Am

I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet

F C

Lead her up the stairwell

G Am

This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town

F C

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down

G Am F

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to come around

Verse 2

C G

Maybe I was naive, got lost in your eyes

Am

And never really had a clue

F

Honey, I rose up from the dead

C

I do it all the time

G Am

You’ve got a list of names

F C

I believe you’re saving all your roses

G Am

And I should have known

Chorus

F C

I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairy tale

G Am

I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet

F C

Lead her up the stairwell

G Am

This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town

F C

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down

G Am F

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to come around

Bridge

C

And there you are on your knees

G Am

Begging for forgiveness, begging for me

F C

Just like I always wanted but I’m so sorry

G

‘Cause I’m not your princess, this ain’t our fairy tale

Am F

I’m gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well

C

This is a big world, that was a small town

G

There in my rear-view mirror disappearing now

Am F

And it’s too late for you and your white horse

C G Am

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to catch me now

Chorus

F

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa

C G

Try and catch me now, oh

Am

It’s too late to catch me now

F

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa

C G

Try and catch me now, oh

Am F

It’s too late to catch me now

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

White Horse Chords – Mandolin

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the song’s intimate feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Say you’re sorry, that face of an angel

Am

Comes out just when you need it to

F

As I paced back and forth all this time

C

‘Cause I honestly believed in you

G Am

Holding on, the days drag on

F C

Stupid girl, I should have known

G Am

I should have known

Chorus

F C

I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairy tale

G Am

I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet

F C

Lead her up the stairwell

G Am

This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town

F C

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down

G Am F

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to come around

Verse 2

C G

Maybe I was naive, got lost in your eyes

Am

And never really had a clue

F

Honey, I rose up from the dead

C

I do it all the time

G Am

You’ve got a list of names

F C

I believe you’re saving all your roses

G Am

And I should have known

Chorus

F C

I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairy tale

G Am

I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet

F C

Lead her up the stairwell

G Am

This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town

F C

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down

G Am F

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to come around

Bridge

C

And there you are on your knees

G Am

Begging for forgiveness, begging for me

F C

Just like I always wanted but I’m so sorry

G

‘Cause I’m not your princess, this ain’t our fairy tale

Am F

I’m gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well

C

This is a big world, that was a small town

G

There in my rear-view mirror disappearing now

Am F

And it’s too late for you and your white horse

C G Am

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to catch me now

Chorus

F

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa

C G

Try and catch me now, oh

Am

It’s too late to catch me now

F

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa

C G

Try and catch me now, oh

Am F

It’s too late to catch me now

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the song’s intimate feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Say you’re sorry, that face of an angel

Am

Comes out just when you need it to

F

As I paced back and forth all this time

C

‘Cause I honestly believed in you

G Am

Holding on, the days drag on

F C

Stupid girl, I should have known

G Am

I should have known

Chorus

F C

I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairy tale

G Am

I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet

F C

Lead her up the stairwell

G Am

This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town

F C

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down

G Am F

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to come around

Verse 2

C G

Maybe I was naive, got lost in your eyes

Am

And never really had a clue

F

Honey, I rose up from the dead

C

I do it all the time

G Am

You’ve got a list of names

F C

I believe you’re saving all your roses

G Am

And I should have known

Chorus

F C

I’m not a princess, this ain’t a fairy tale

G Am

I’m not the one you’ll sweep off her feet

F C

Lead her up the stairwell

G Am

This ain’t Hollywood, this is a small town

F C

I was a dreamer before you went and let me down

G Am F

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to come around

Bridge

C

And there you are on your knees

G Am

Begging for forgiveness, begging for me

F C

Just like I always wanted but I’m so sorry

G

‘Cause I’m not your princess, this ain’t our fairy tale

Am F

I’m gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well

C

This is a big world, that was a small town

G

There in my rear-view mirror disappearing now

Am F

And it’s too late for you and your white horse

C G Am

Now it’s too late for you and your white horse to catch me now

Chorus

F

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa

C G

Try and catch me now, oh

Am

It’s too late to catch me now

F

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa

C G

Try and catch me now, oh

Am F

It’s too late to catch me now

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.