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The Albatross

Taylor Swift

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Albatross by Taylor Swift

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Romance Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
EmWise MenG Once Said
"CWild Winds AreD Death To The Candle"
A EmRose ByG AnCy OthDer Name Is A Scandal

EmCautionsG IssuedC, He Stood
DShooting The Messengers
EmThey Tried ToG Warn Him AboCut DHer..

Chorus
 G Cross YourD Thoughtless Heart
 Em OnlyC Liquor Anoints You
 G She's TheD Albatross
 Em She IsC Here To Destroy You..

EmWise MenG Once Said
"COne BadD Seed Kills The Garden"
"EmOne LessG Temptress
COne LessD Dagger To Sharpen"

EmLocked MeG Up ICn Towers
But I'd DVisit In Your Dreams
Em And They Tried ToG Warn You AboCutD Me..

Chorus
 G Cross YourD Thoughtless Heart
 Em OnlyC Liquor Anoints You
 G She's TheD Albatross
 Em She IsC Here To Destroy You

 G DevilsD That You Know
 Em Raise WorseC Hell Than A Stranger
 G She's TheD Death You Chose
 Em You're InC Terrible Danger..

Am   C And When ThatG Sky RainDs FireAm On.. You..
C And You're PeGrsona NoDn GrAmata..
C I'll Tell YouG How I'vDe Been ThAmere.. Too..
C And ThatG None Of IDt Matters..

EmWise MenG Once ReaCd Fake News
DAnd They Believed It
EmJackalsG Raised TheiCr Hackles
You DCouldn't Conceive It

EmYou WereG Sleeping
CSoundly When TheyD Dragged You From Your Bed
Em And I Tried ToG Warn You AboCut TDhem..

Chorus
 So IG Crossed MyD Thoughtless Heart
 Em Spread MyC Wings Like A Parachute
 G I'm TheD Albatross
 Em I SweptC In At The Rescue

 G The DevilD That You Know
 Em Looks NowC More Like An Angel
 G I'm TheD Life You Chose
 Em And All ThisC Terrible Danger..

     G  D  Em   ThCis Terrible Danger..
       G D Em C

G So Cross YourD ThoughtlesEms HeCart..
G She's TheD Albatross
Em She IsC Here To Destroy You..

Note: Original Key From Bm
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Albatross?

The chords for The Albatross are: Em, G, C, D, Am

What is the original key of The Albatross?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing The Albatross?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Albatross in another key?

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

Can The Albatross be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The Albatross on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in The Albatross?

The Albatross uses 5 chords: Em, G, C, D, Am

What is the easiest way to play The Albatross?

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 The Albatross released in?

The Albatross was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Albatross?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Albatross 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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