Cruel Summer is an upbeat rock tune, ideal for beginner guitarists to learn and perform with ease. Consisting of 5 easy chords and simple strumming patterns, Cruel Summer requires minimal efforts from its performer.
Fearless disproves any notions that Taylor Swift can only sing country music; this track showcases her diverse talent as both singer and songwriter.
Fifteen
Taylor offers another of her more subdued balladesque tunes, perfect for beginners as its chord structure isn’t as heavy. From her 2020 album Folklore and featuring older-style country and pop melodies.
This song utilizes some intricate chord voicings including minor 7ths and add9s, yet they remain simple for beginners to play due to being open chords with regular notes. Strumming patterns are also fairly straightforward. As with the studio version, however, the acoustic version translates almost perfectly well.
Safe & Sound
Safe & Sound is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and country/folk duo The Civil Wars that was released as the lead single from the soundtrack for 2012 film The Hunger Games on December 26, 2011; written and recorded at producer T-Bone Burnett’s house within two hours with both artists contributing lyrics; it features simple piano accompaniment with vocal melody that refers to both air travel sexiness and safety in its lyrics; sheet music for this piece can be found in key of G major, at 72 beats per minute arranged as sheet music sheet music sheet music sheet is available in key of G major.
Begin Again
No matter if you are the biggest Taylor Swift fan or just beginning with guitar, this song by Taylor Swift makes for a great challenge to learn on an acoustic guitar. Although its original studio version features electronic instruments, its melodic structure lends itself well to this version as there are multiple online renditions you can reference when learning acoustic versions of this tune.
This track features simple strummed chords for an easy listening experience. Additionally, its banjo lead gives it a country pop vibe. Although its chord progression may be more complex than some others, it remains easy to pick up and play.
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
Beginner guitarists should listen to this track from her 2020 album Folklore that explores heartbreak. Although its studio version features synth-driven sounds, there is an easy chord progression which new guitar players can follow.
This song by Taylor Swift is not only one of her best-known, but it also blurs the boundaries between country and pop music. With its rich lyricism and emotive vocal delivery, this track stands out in her catalog.
Wildest Dreams
Taylor released this song as part of her 2020 release and it shows her coming full circle, back to her roots while adding some rock flair. It addresses heartbreak at an early age while becoming one of Taylor’s biggest hits ever.
It uses several engaging chord progressions that are easily accessible on an acoustic guitar using G, D, C and Em chords; plus its strumming pattern can easily be replicated.
This song can be practiced with or without a capo, and works especially well when using one to ease some of the harder barre chords into playability.
Red
This track from Taylor’s 2020 album Folklore may sound more progressive rock than country, yet beginner guitarists can follow its simple chord progression easily. Additionally, its emotive piano melodies and lyrics about heartbreak will definitely resonate with listeners who have experienced similar feelings.
This song promotes the idea that heartbreak needn’t be all bad and encourages listeners not to give up despite experiencing setbacks. Additionally, its use of an F barre chord may intimidate beginners but this can easily be overcome through practice and palm muting to dampen string after each strum.