How You Get the Girl Chords — Taylor Swift

How to Play How You Get the Girl by Taylor Swift on Guitar

How You Get the Girl is the simplest Taylor Swift song to play on guitar — it uses only three chords: C, G, and F, repeating throughout the entire song. With capo on the 5th fret, these open chord shapes play in the key of F.

This is an ideal first song for absolute beginners — three chords, one loop, driven entirely by strumming energy and commitment to the groove.

Tips for Playing How You Get the Girl

• Only three chords for the entire song — the simplest Taylor Swift track to learn.
• Capo 5th fret — C/G/F shapes play in F/C/Bb in concert pitch.
• Focus on strumming rhythm and energy to make the song come alive.