Taylor Swift&rsquo;s songwriting has defined a generation, but many fans are surprised to learn just how many major hits she has written for other artists. From pop anthems and EDM chart-toppers to country ballads and indie collaborations, Swift&rsquo;s pen has shaped music far beyond her own albums. Here are the most well-known songs written or cowritten by Taylor Swift, listed from newest to oldest.
 The National &ndash; &ldquo;The Alcott&rdquo; (2023)
 Swift cowrote this emotional duet with Aaron and Bryce Dessner and Matt Berninger, continuing her creative partnership with the band following Evermore.
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 Ed Sheeran &ndash; &ldquo;The Joker and the Queen&rdquo; (Remix) (2022)
 Swift reunited with Ed Sheeran to cowrite and rerecord this duet version for his album = (Equals), adding a nostalgic, cinematic feel to the track.
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 Big Red Machine &ndash; &ldquo;Renegade&rdquo; (2021)
 Featuring Taylor Swift, this indie-folk track was cowritten with Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner and echoes the sound of Folklore and Evermore.
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 Sugarland &ndash; &ldquo;Babe&rdquo; (2018)
 Originally written during Swift&rsquo;s Red era with Pat Monahan, &ldquo;Babe&rdquo; was later recorded by Sugarland, with Swift making a cameo in the music video.
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 Calvin Harris &amp; Rihanna &ndash; &ldquo;This Is What You Came For&rdquo; (2016)
 One of the biggest EDM hits of the 2010s was secretly written by Taylor Swift under the pseudonym Nils Sj&ouml;berg before her authorship was publicly confirmed.
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 Little Big Town &ndash; &ldquo;Better Man&rdquo; (2016)
 Swift wrote this song entirely on her own. Released by Little Big Town, it went on to win CMA Song of the Year in 2017.
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 B.o.B &ndash; &ldquo;Both of Us&rdquo; feat. Taylor Swift (2012)
 Swift cowrote this pop-rap crossover and appeared as a featured vocalist, creating a seamless blend of both artists&rsquo; styles.
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 The Civil Wars &ndash; &ldquo;Safe and Sound&rdquo; (2011)
 Written for The Hunger Games soundtrack, Swift&rsquo;s haunting collaboration with The Civil Wars won a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
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 Mary Sarah &ndash; &ldquo;Permanent Marker&rdquo; (2010)
 An early Taylor Swift song written during her teenage years, later recorded by country singer Mary Sarah.
 Kellie Pickler &ndash; &ldquo;Best Days of Your Life&rdquo; (2008)
 Cowritten with Pickler during their tour, this country breakup anthem became one of Pickler&rsquo;s most successful singles.
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 Britni Hoover &ndash; &ldquo;This Is Really Happening&rdquo; (2007)
 An early pop-influenced track cowritten by Swift and Blu Sanders, offering a glimpse into her developing style.
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 Miley Cyrus &ndash; &ldquo;You&rsquo;ll Always Find Your Way Back Home&rdquo; (2009)
 Swift wrote this catchy country-pop hit for Hannah Montana: The Movie, showcasing her growing versatility beyond country.
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 Boys Like Girls &ndash; &ldquo;Two Is Better Than One&rdquo; (2009)
 Swift cowrote the song and contributed guest vocals, performing it live during her Fearless tour.
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 Shea Fisher &ndash; &ldquo;Bein&rsquo; With My Baby&rdquo; (2009)
 An upbeat country track cowritten with Brett Beavers, one of Swift&rsquo;s early Nashville collaborators.
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Photo Credit: Taylor Swift's official page&nbsp;
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