You Belong with Me by Taylor Swift
Key: F# · 129 BPM · 3/4
You Belong with Me by Taylor Swift is written in F# major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution, played as a IV-I-V rotation: B-F#-C#. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution), played as a IV-I-V rotation in F# major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 2 | E | A-E-B |
| Capo 4 | D | G-D-A |
| Capo 6 | C | F-C-G |
Chord chart
- 0:00 F#
- 0:11 C#
- 0:15 G#m
- 0:19 B
- 0:22 F#
- 0:26 C#
- 0:30 G#m
- 0:34 B
- 0:37 G#m
- 0:39 B
- 0:41 F#
- 0:43 C#
- 0:45 G#m
- 0:46 B
- 0:48 C#
- 0:52 F#
- 0:56 C#
- 0:59 G#m
- 1:03 B
- 1:07 F#
- 1:14 C#
- 1:18 G#m
- 1:21 B
- 1:25 F#
- 1:29 C#
- 1:33 G#m
- 1:36 B
- 1:40 G#m7
- 1:42 B
- 1:44 F#
- 1:45 C#
- 1:47 G#m
- 1:49 B
- 1:51 C#
- 1:55 F#
- 1:59 C#
- 2:02 G#m
- 2:06 B
- 2:09 F#
- 2:13 C#
- 2:17 G#m
- 2:21 B
- 2:24 F#
- 2:32 G#m
- 2:35 B
- 2:39 G#m
- 2:41 B
- 2:43 F#
- 2:45 C#
- 2:46 G#m
- 2:48 B
- 2:50 F#
- 2:52 C#
- 2:56 F#
- 2:59 C#
- 3:03 G#m
- 3:07 B
- 3:10 F#
- 3:15 C#
- 3:18 G#m7
- 3:21 B
- 3:25 F#
- 3:29 C#
- 3:33 G#m
- 3:36 B
- 3:40 F#
Frequently asked questions
What key is You Belong with Me in?
You Belong with Me is in F# major.
What chords does You Belong with Me use?
The core of You Belong with Me cycles through B, F#, C# (3 chords).
What is the tempo of You Belong with Me?
You Belong with Me runs at 129 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does You Belong with Me use?
You Belong with Me follows the I-V-IV progression, played as a IV-I-V rotation. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.
What capo should I use for You Belong with Me?
Capo 2 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F# major.