<P> `` Teardrops on My Guitar '' is a song by American singer - songwriter Taylor Swift . The song was co-written by Swift , alongside Liz Rose and produced by Nathan Chapman with Swift 's aid . `` Teardrops on My Guitar '' was released on February 19 , 2007 by Big Machine Records , as the second single from Swift 's eponymous debut album ( 2006 ) . The song was later included on the international release of Swift 's second studio album , Fearless ( 2008 ) , and released as the second pop single from the album in the United Kingdom . It was inspired by Swift 's experience with Drew Hardwick , a classmate of hers for whom she had feelings . He was completely unaware and continually spoke about his girlfriend to Swift , something she pretended to be endeared by . Years afterwards , Hardwick appeared at Swift 's house , but Swift rejected him . Musically , the track is soft and is primarily guided by a gentle acoustic guitar . Critics have queried the song 's classification as country music , with those in agreement ( such as Grady Smith of Rolling Stone ) citing the themes and narrative style as country - influenced and those opposed ( such as Roger Holland of PopMatters ) indicating the pop music production and instrumentation lack traditional country elements . </P>
<P> `` Teardrops on My Guitar '' is a song by American singer - songwriter Taylor Swift . The song was co-written by Swift , alongside Liz Rose and produced by Nathan Chapman with Swift 's aid . `` Teardrops on My Guitar '' was released on February 19 , 2007 by Big Machine Records , as the second single from Swift 's eponymous debut album ( 2006 ) . The song was later included on the international release of Swift 's second studio album , Fearless ( 2008 ) , and released as the second pop single from the album in the United Kingdom . It was inspired by Swift 's experience with Drew Hardwick , a classmate of hers for whom she had feelings . He was completely unaware and continually spoke about his girlfriend to Swift , something she pretended to be endeared by . Years afterwards , Hardwick appeared at Swift 's house , but Swift rejected him . Musically , the track is soft and is primarily guided by a gentle acoustic guitar . Critics have queried the song 's classification as country music , with those in agreement ( such as Grady Smith of Rolling Stone ) citing the themes and narrative style as country - influenced and those opposed ( such as Roger Holland of PopMatters ) indicating the pop music production and instrumentation lack traditional country elements . </P>
when did tear drops on my guitar come out
when did tear drops on my guitar come out
February 19 , 2007
February 19 , 2007