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Mean

Taylor Swift

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Mean by Taylor Swift in the key of D

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
YoDmu, With Your WorCds Like Knives And Swords And WeaponA#s That You Use Against Me
YoDmu Have KCnocked Me Off My Feet Again Got A#Me Feeling Like I'm Nothing
YoDmu, With Your VoiCce Like Nails On A Chalkboard CaA#lling Me Out When I'm Wounded
YoDmu, C   Picking On The Weaker Man                A#​

Pre-Hook
  C    Well, You Can Take Me Down       With Just One FSingle Blow               A#​
  C    But YA#ou Don't Know What You Don't Know

Hook
SoFmeday, I'll BeC Living IDmn A Big Old City And AA#ll You're Ever GFonna Be Is MCean                         A#​
SoFmeday, I'll BeC Big EnougDmh So You Can't Hit Me And All YoA#u're Ever Gonna Be IFs Mean      C                             A#​
Why You Gotta Be So Mean?

Instruments
  F   D# F C/E

Verse 2
YoDmu, With Your SwitcChing Sides And Your Wildfire Lies And YouA#r Humiliation
YoDmu Have PCointed Out My Flaws Again A#As If I Don't Already See Them
  Dm    I Walk With CMy Head Down, Trying To Block You Out I'llA# Never Impress You
I DmJusCt Wanna Feel Okay A#Again

Pre-Hook
  C    I Bet You Got Pushed Around       Somebody Made FYou Cold            A#​
  C    But The Cycle Ends Right Now 'Cause You Can't Lead Me Down TA#hat Road
And You DA#on't Know What You Don't Know

Instruments
  F   D# F C

Banjo Solo
  A# C   A#

Bridge
And I Can See YouC Years From Now In A Bar       Talking Over A FootbaFll Game                    A#​
  C    With That Same Big Loud Opinion But       Nobody's Listening F                A#​
  C    Washed Up And Ranting About The Same Old Bitter Things Dm        C            A#​
DrCunk And Grumbling On About How I         Can't Sing     Dm  BCut All YoA#u Are Is Mean   A#​
  F  C    Dm   A#        All You Are Is Mean
  F    And A LiarC, And Pathetic, AndDm Alone InA# Life
And Mean,F And Mean, And CMean, And Mean   Dm           A#​

Outro
  F
Also available in: C#m (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Mean?

The chords for Mean are: Dm, C, A#, F, D#, C/E

What is the original key of Mean?

The original key is C#m.

What is the difficulty of playing Mean?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Mean in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Mean be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Mean on ukulele?

Chord Mean can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Mean?

Mean uses 6 chords: Dm, C, A#, F, D#, C/E

What is the easiest way to play Mean?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Mean released in?

Mean was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Mean?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Mean to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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