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The Albatross

Taylor Swift

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Romance Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
CmWise MenD# Once Said
"G#Wild Winds Are A#Death To The Candle"
A CmRose ByD# AnyG# OtherA# Name Is A Scandal

CmCautionsD# Issued,G# He Stood
A#Shooting The Messengers
CmThey Tried ToD# Warn Him AbouG#t HeA#r..

Chorus
 D# Cross Your A#Thoughtless Heart
 Cm OnlyG# Liquor Anoints You
 D# She's The A#Albatross
 Cm She IsG# Here To Destroy You..

CmWise MenD# Once Said
"G#One Bad A#Seed Kills The Garden"
"CmOne LessD# Temptress
G#One Less A#Dagger To Sharpen"

CmLocked MeD# Up InG# Towers
But I'd A#Visit In Your Dreams
Cm And They Tried ToD# Warn You AbouG#t MA#e..

Chorus
 D# Cross Your A#Thoughtless Heart
 Cm OnlyG# Liquor Anoints You
 D# She's The A#Albatross
 Cm She IsG# Here To Destroy You

 D# Devils A#That You Know
 Cm Raise WorseG# Hell Than A Stranger
 D# She's The A#Death You Chose
 Cm You're InG# Terrible Danger..

Fm   G# And When That D#Sky Rains A#Fire OnFm.. You..
G# And You're PerD#sona Non A#GrataFm..
G# I'll Tell You D#How I've A#Been ThereFm.. Too..
G# And That D#None Of It A#Matters..

CmWise MenD# Once ReadG# Fake News
A#And They Believed It
CmJackalsD# Raised TheirG# Hackles
You A#Couldn't Conceive It

CmYou WereD# Sleeping
G#Soundly When They A#Dragged You From Your Bed
Cm And I Tried ToD# Warn You AbouG#t TheA#m..

Chorus
 So ID# Crossed My A#Thoughtless Heart
 Cm Spread MyG# Wings Like A Parachute
 D# I'm The A#Albatross
 Cm I SweptG# In At The Rescue

 D# The Devil A#That You Know
 Cm Looks NowG# More Like An Angel
 D# I'm The A#Life You Chose
 Cm And All ThisG# Terrible Danger..

     D#   A#   Cm ThisG# Terrible Danger..
       D# A# Cm G#

D# So Cross Your A#Thoughtless CmHearG#t..
D# She's The A#Albatross
Cm She IsG# Here To Destroy You..

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

FAQ

What are the chords for The Albatross?

The chords for The Albatross are: Cm, D#, G#, A#, Fm

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: Cm, D#, G#, A#, Fm

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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