Delicate by Taylor Swift

Key: Am · 96 BPM · 4/4

Delicate by Taylor Swift is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped): C-Dm-Am-F. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace. The same chords are equally correct read against C major's relative key, Am — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)) in C major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently III-iv-i-VI in Am — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-vi-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoCC-Dm-Am-F
Capo 3AA-Bm-F#m-D
Capo 5GG-Am-Em-C

Chord chart

  • 0:00 C
  • 0:02 Dm
  • 0:05 Am
  • 0:07 F
  • 0:10 C
  • 0:12 Dm
  • 0:15 Am
  • 0:20 C
  • 0:22 Dm7
  • 0:25 Am
  • 0:27 F
  • 0:30 C
  • 0:32 Dm7
  • 0:35 Am
  • 0:37 F
  • 0:40 C
  • 0:43 Dm
  • 0:45 Am
  • 0:48 F
  • 0:50 C
  • 0:53 Dm
  • 0:55 Am
  • 0:58 F
  • 1:00 C
  • 1:03 Dm
  • 1:05 Am
  • 1:08 F
  • 1:10 C
  • 1:13 Dm
  • 1:15 Am
  • 1:18 F
  • 1:20 C
  • 1:23 Dm7
  • 1:25 Am
  • 1:28 F
  • 1:31 C
  • 1:33 Dm7
  • 1:36 Am
  • 1:38 Dm7
  • 1:41 C
  • 1:43 Dm7
  • 1:46 Am
  • 1:48 F
  • 1:51 C
  • 1:53 Dm
  • 1:56 Am
  • 1:58 F
  • 2:01 C
  • 2:03 Dm
  • 2:06 Am
  • 2:08 F
  • 2:11 C
  • 2:13 Dm
  • 2:16 Am
  • 2:18 F
  • 2:21 C
  • 2:24 Dm
  • 2:26 Am
  • 2:29 F
  • 2:31 C
  • 2:34 Dm
  • 2:36 Am
  • 2:39 F
  • 2:41 Em
  • 2:43 Am
  • 2:46 G
  • 2:51 Em
  • 2:54 Am
  • 2:56 G
  • 3:04 C
  • 3:07 Dm
  • 3:09 Am
  • 3:11 F
  • 3:14 C
  • 3:17 Dm
  • 3:19 Am
  • 3:22 F
  • 3:24 C
  • 3:27 Dm
  • 3:29 Am
  • 3:32 F
  • 3:34 C
  • 3:37 Dm
  • 3:39 Am
  • 3:42 F

Frequently asked questions

What key is Delicate in?

Delicate is in C major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, Am, since the two share the same notes.

What chords does Delicate use?

The core of Delicate cycles through C, Dm, Am, F (4 chords).

What is the tempo of Delicate?

Delicate runs at 96 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Delicate use?

Delicate follows the I-V-vi-IV progression. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).

What capo should I use for Delicate?

No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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