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Mean

Taylor Swift

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

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
YoGmu, With Your WorFds Like Knives And Swords And WeaponD#s That You Use Against Me
YoGmu Have KFnocked Me Off My Feet Again Got D#Me Feeling Like I'm Nothing
YoGmu, With Your VoiFce Like Nails On A Chalkboard CaD#lling Me Out When I'm Wounded
YoGmu, F   Picking On The Weaker Man                D#​

Pre-Hook
  F    Well, You Can Take Me Down       With Just One A#Single Blow                D#​
  F    But YD#ou Don't Know What You Don't Know

Hook
SoA#meday, I'll Be FLiving InGm A Big Old City And AlD#l You're Ever GoA#nna Be Is MeaFn                           D#​
SoA#meday, I'll Be FBig EnoughGm So You Can't Hit Me And All YouD#'re Ever Gonna Be IsA# Mean        F                             D#​
Why You Gotta Be So Mean?

Instruments
  A#   G# A# F/A

Verse 2
YoGmu, With Your SwitcFhing Sides And Your Wildfire Lies And YouD#r Humiliation
YoGmu Have PFointed Out My Flaws Again D#As If I Don't Already See Them
  Gm    I Walk With FMy Head Down, Trying To Block You Out I'llD# Never Impress You
I GmJusFt Wanna Feel Okay D#Again

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

Instruments
  A#   G# A# F

Banjo Solo
  D# F   D#

Bridge
And I Can See YouF Years From Now In A Bar       Talking Over A FootbaA#ll Game                     D#​
  F    With That Same Big Loud Opinion But       Nobody's Listening A#                 D#​
  F    Washed Up And Ranting About The Same Old Bitter Things Gm        F            D#​
DrFunk And Grumbling On About How I         Can't Sing     Gm  BFut All YoD#u Are Is Mean   D#​
  A#   F    Gm   D#       All You Are Is Mean
  A#    And A Liar,F And Pathetic, And GmAlone In D#Life
And Mean,A# And Mean, And MFean, And Mean    Gm           D#​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Mean?

The chords for Mean are: Gm, F, D#, A#, G#, F/A

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: Gm, F, D#, A#, G#, F/A

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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