Taylor Swift - The 1 Chords

ChordsF, C, Dm, Am

Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to G,C keys to play this song with easier chords.

FI’mdoingCgood,I’monsomenewshit

FBeensayingC”yes”insteadof“no”

FIthoughtI Csawyouatthebusstop,IFdidn’tthoughC

FIhittheCgroundrunningeachnight

FIhittheCsundaymatinée

DmYouCknowthegreatestfilmsofalltimewereDmnevermadeC

FIguessyouCneverknow,neverknow

FAndifyouCwantedme,youreallyshould’veFshowed

AndifyouCneverbleed,you’renevergonnaFgrow

Andit’sCalrightnow

AmButwewereCsomething,don’tyouthinkso?

FRoaringCtwenties,tossingpenniesintheDmpool

AndifmyCwishescameDmtrue,itCwould’vebeenyouAm

InmyCdefense,Ihavenone,FforCneverleavingwellenoughDmalone

CButitwould’vebeenDmfun,ifyouCwould’vebeentheone

DmohhCDmC

DmIhadthisCdreamyou’redoingcoolshit,DmhavingCadventuresonyourown

DmYoumeetCsomewomanontheinternetandDmtakeherChome

DmWeneverCpaintedbythenumbers,Dmbaby,butwewereCmakingitcount

DmYouknowCthegreatestlovesofalltimeareFovernowC

FICguessyouneverknow,neverknow

FAndCit’sanotherdaywakingupalone

AmButwewereCsomething,don’tyouthinkso?

FRoaringCtwenties,tossingpenniesintheDmpool

AndifmyCwishescameDmtrue

ItCwould’vebeenyouAminmyCdefense,IhavenoneF

CForneverleavingwellenoughDmalone

CButitwould’vebeenDmfun,ifyouCwould’vebeentheone

AmI,CI,IFpersistandresisttheCtemptationtoaskyou

IfDmonethinghadbeenCdifferent

WouldDmeverythingbeCdifferenttoday?

AmWeCweresomething,don’tyouthinkso?

FRoséCflowingwithyourchosenDmfamily

CAnditwould’vebeenDmsweet,Cifitcould’vebeenmeAm

CInmydefense,IhaveFnone,CfordiggingupthegraveanotherDmtime

CButitwould’vebeenDmfun,ifyouCwould’vebeentheone

DmohhCDmC

ArtistTaylor Swift

Albumfolklore

GenresSoft Rock

Year2020

KeyF

DifficultyIntermediate

How to play The 1 on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Taylor Swift - The 1 on guitar requires 4 chords and 3 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

The 1 uses these transitions most often: C → Dm (27), Dm → C (27), and F → C (21). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with F - C chord transition.

1. F → C chord transition

Here's how to move from F to C:

While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 21 times.

2. C → Dm chord transition

Here's how to move from C to Dm:

Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 27 times.

3. C → Am chord transition

Here's how to move from C to Am:

Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 7 times.

The 1 chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The 1.

The 1 includes 109 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
The 1 contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how The 1 connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → F: 16%
- C → Am: 10%
After Dm, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (18%), G (16%), and Am (14%).
- Dm → C: 18%