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With simple chords in common keys, you don't need to use any capo.

Taylor Swift Songs No Capo

1. State of Grace
   D | G | Em
   
   
2. The Moment I Knew
   Cadd9 | G | D
   
   All Too Well
3. C | G | Em | F
   
   
4. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together 
   Cadd9 | G | Em7 | Dsus4
   
   
5. Sad Beautiful Tragic
   G | D | Am | C
   
   
6. The Man
   F | G | C | Am
   
   
7. Champagne Problems
   C | G | Am | F
   
   
8. Gold Rush
   F#m | D | A | E
   
   
9. Long Story Short
   F | C | Am | G | Em
   
   
10. Fifteen
    G | Cadd9 | Em7 | D | D/F#
    
    
11. Shake It Off
    G | Am | C | D | A7sus4 | Cadd9
    
    
12. Delicate
    C | Dm | Am | F | Em | G
    
    
13. I Bet You Think About Me
    C | G/B | Am | Gsus4 | F | G
    
    
14. Nothing New
    C | Am | Em | F | G | G/B
    
    
15. The Joker and the Queen
    Cmaj7 | Dm7 | F | G | Am7 | G7 | C
    
    
16. White Horse
    C | Fmaj7 | Am | Gadd4 | G | F | Bb
    
    
17. Betty
    C | C/B | Am | G | F | Fm | Em | D | F#maj | Bm | A

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Strumming Pattern for Champagne Problems CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for Champagne Problems by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: 1 downstroke for each chord or use the picking pattern shown in the video.

Guitar Chords: C | G | Am | F

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Chord Progression

The basic C – G – Am – F chord progression is repeated throughout the song. This is a very popular progression in pop music and ballads.

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Main progression: 

C – G – Am – F

Harmonic analysis:

(in C major)

Chord	Degree	Harmonic Function
C	I	Tonic
G	V	Dominant
Am	vi	Submediant (relative minor tonic)
F	IV	Subdominant

This progression:

- Starts on the tonic (C), providing a stable, emotionally neutral base.

- Moves to the dominant (G), which builds some tension.

- Then goes to the vi (Am), a minor chord that adds a gentle touch of melancholy.

- Ends with the IV (F), which tends to lead back to the I, but also carries a nostalgic feel.

Emotionally, this progression:

- Feels circular, like it never fully resolves, perfect for themes of emotional confusion or unresolved endings.

- Has a sense of elegant melancholy, matching the song’s narrative about a failed engagement filled with quiet sadness and acceptance.

Why does it work so well?

- It’s a very common progression in pop ballads: used in countless songs because it sounds natural to the ear.

- The vi chord (Am) adds emotional color and contrast to the major chords.

- The progression doesn’t resolve directly to the I (like a G7 → C would), which contributes to the feeling of something unfinished or unresolved—perfectly fitting for the story of a broken engagement.

Strumming Pattern for Gold Rush CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for Gold Rush by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern 1: DDDDDDDD (using palm mute).

Strum Pattern 2: DUDU UDU.

Guitar Chords: F#m | D | A | E

(No capo)

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Strumming Pattern for Long Story Short CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for Long Story Short by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: D DU UDU.

Guitar Chords: F | C | Am | G | Em

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Strumming Pattern for Happy XMas (War is Over) CHORDS by John Lennon

What is the main strumming pattern for Happy XMas (War is Over) by John Lennon easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: d dudu (x4 or x2 for each chord).

Guitar Chords: A | Bm | E | D | Em | G

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Strumming Pattern for Without You CHORDS by The Kid LAROI

What is the main strumming pattern for Without You by The Kid LAROI easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: DD UUD DDU.

Guitar Chords: Am | Fmaj7 | C | G | E

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What is the main strumming pattern for Save Your Tears by The Weeknd easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: DUx UDUx.

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Strumming Pattern for Fifteen CHORDS by Taylor Swift

What is the main strumming pattern for Fifteen by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern 1: DUU DUU DDU.

Strum Pattern 2: DDDDDDDD.

Guitar Chords: G | Cadd9 | Em7 | D | D/F#

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What is the main strumming pattern for White Horse by Taylor Swift easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: D DU UDU.

Guitar Chords: C | Fmaj7 | Am | Gadd4 | G | F | Bb

(No capo)

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Strumming Pattern for Deja Vu CHORDS by Olivia Rodrigo

What is the main strumming pattern for Deja Vu by Olivia Rodrigo easy and simple?

Strum Pattern 1: dddd (optional hammer on/flick off).

Strum Pattern 2: dd|u udu (change chords at vertical line).

Guitar Chords: D | Dsus2 | A | Asus2

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Strumming Pattern for Chasing Cars CHORDS by Snow Patrol

What is the main strumming pattern for Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol easy and simple?

Strum Pattern: dddddddd (repeat x2 for each chord).

Guitar Chords: A | Esus4 | Dmaj7

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Strum Pattern 2: D DU DU (triplets).

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What is the main strumming pattern for Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen easy and simple?

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