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The Albatross

Taylor Swift

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Albatross by Taylor Swift in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Romance Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
AmWise MenC Once Said
"FWild Winds AreG Death To The Candle"
A AmRose ByC AnFy OthGer Name Is A Scandal

AmCautionsC IssuedF, He Stood
GShooting The Messengers
AmThey Tried ToC Warn Him AboFut GHer..

Chorus
 C Cross YourG Thoughtless Heart
 Am OnlyF Liquor Anoints You
 C She's TheG Albatross
 Am She IsF Here To Destroy You..

AmWise MenC Once Said
"FOne BadG Seed Kills The Garden"
"AmOne LessC Temptress
FOne LessG Dagger To Sharpen"

AmLocked MeC Up IFn Towers
But I'd GVisit In Your Dreams
Am And They Tried ToC Warn You AboFutG Me..

Chorus
 C Cross YourG Thoughtless Heart
 Am OnlyF Liquor Anoints You
 C She's TheG Albatross
 Am She IsF Here To Destroy You

 C DevilsG That You Know
 Am Raise WorseF Hell Than A Stranger
 C She's TheG Death You Chose
 Am You're InF Terrible Danger..

Dm   F And When ThatC Sky RainGs FireDm On.. You..
F And You're PeCrsona NoGn GrDmata..
F I'll Tell YouC How I'vGe Been ThDmere.. Too..
F And ThatC None Of IGt Matters..

AmWise MenC Once ReaFd Fake News
GAnd They Believed It
AmJackalsC Raised TheiFr Hackles
You GCouldn't Conceive It

AmYou WereC Sleeping
FSoundly When TheyG Dragged You From Your Bed
Am And I Tried ToC Warn You AboFut TGhem..

Chorus
 So IC Crossed MyG Thoughtless Heart
 Am Spread MyF Wings Like A Parachute
 C I'm TheG Albatross
 Am I SweptF In At The Rescue

 C The DevilG That You Know
 Am Looks NowF More Like An Angel
 C I'm TheG Life You Chose
 Am And All ThisF Terrible Danger..

     C  G  Am   ThFis Terrible Danger..
       C G Am F

C So Cross YourG ThoughtlesAms HeFart..
C She's TheG Albatross
Am She IsF Here To Destroy You..

Note: Original Key From Bm
Also available in: Em (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for The Albatross?

The chords for The Albatross are: Am, C, F, G, Dm

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: Am, C, F, G, Dm

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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