Taylor Swift · 1989 (2014)

Welcome to New York Chords

Full guitar & piano chord chart — Capo 7th Fret · Key: F (sounds) / C (shapes)

Welcome to New York is the upbeat opening track from Taylor Swift's 1989 album. With Capo on the 7th fret, the song uses just C, G, and F throughout most of the song — three of the most beginner-friendly chord shapes in existence. Perfect for new guitarists.

Artist: Taylor Swift Album: 1989 (2014) Capo: Capo 7th Fret Key: F (sounds) / C (shapes) Difficulty: Beginner Tuning: Standard EADGBE

Full Chord Chart

🎸 IntroC / G / F x6
🎸 VerseC / G / F C / G / F C / G / F C / G / F
🎸 ChorusC / G / F C / G / F C / G / F C / G / F / C / G / F / C
🎸 LinkC / G / F / C / G C / G / F / C
🎸 Verse 2C / G / F C / G / F C / G / F C / G / F
🎸 Chorus 2C / G / F C / G / F C / G / F C / G / F / C / G / F / C
🎸 BridgeAm / G / F Am / G / F Am / G / F / C / G / F
🎸 Final ChorusC / G / F C / G / F C / G / F C / G / F C / G / F / C / G / F / C
🎸 OutroC / G / F / C C / G / F / C C / G / F / C C

Guitar & Piano Playing Tips

With only C–G–F repeating throughout, this is one of the easiest Taylor Swift songs on guitar. Focus on building your F chord — whether full barre or the easier Fmaj7 (xx3210) — until the transition from C and G is seamless. With Capo 7, the song sounds bright and vibrant even with simple open shapes. On piano, the synth-pop feel comes from playing staccato (short, punchy) block chords rather than sustained notes.

Ready to master this song? Our online guitar classes and piano lessons at JBX Music cover these exact chord shapes and progressions for all skill levels — beginner to advanced.

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