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The Albatross

Taylor Swift

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Romance Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
DmWise MenF Once Said
"A#Wild Winds Are CDeath To The Candle"
A DmRose ByF AnA#y OtheCr Name Is A Scandal

DmCautionsF IssuedA#, He Stood
CShooting The Messengers
DmThey Tried ToF Warn Him AboA#ut HCer..

Chorus
 F Cross YourC Thoughtless Heart
 Dm OnlyA# Liquor Anoints You
 F She's TheC Albatross
 Dm She IsA# Here To Destroy You..

DmWise MenF Once Said
"A#One Bad CSeed Kills The Garden"
"DmOne LessF Temptress
A#One Less CDagger To Sharpen"

DmLocked MeF Up IA#n Towers
But I'd CVisit In Your Dreams
Dm And They Tried ToF Warn You AboA#ut CMe..

Chorus
 F Cross YourC Thoughtless Heart
 Dm OnlyA# Liquor Anoints You
 F She's TheC Albatross
 Dm She IsA# Here To Destroy You

 F DevilsC That You Know
 Dm Raise WorseA# Hell Than A Stranger
 F She's TheC Death You Chose
 Dm You're InA# Terrible Danger..

Gm   A# And When That FSky RainsC Fire GmOn.. You..
A# And You're PerFsona NonC GraGmta..
A# I'll Tell You FHow I'veC Been TheGmre.. Too..
A# And That FNone Of ItC Matters..

DmWise MenF Once ReaA#d Fake News
CAnd They Believed It
DmJackalsF Raised TheiA#r Hackles
You CCouldn't Conceive It

DmYou WereF Sleeping
A#Soundly When They CDragged You From Your Bed
Dm And I Tried ToF Warn You AboA#ut ThCem..

Chorus
 So IF Crossed MyC Thoughtless Heart
 Dm Spread MyA# Wings Like A Parachute
 F I'm TheC Albatross
 Dm I SweptA# In At The Rescue

 F The DevilC That You Know
 Dm Looks NowA# More Like An Angel
 F I'm TheC Life You Chose
 Dm And All ThisA# Terrible Danger..

     F  C  Dm   ThA#is Terrible Danger..
       F C Dm A#

F So Cross YourC ThoughtlesDms HeA#art..
F She's TheC Albatross
Dm She IsA# Here To Destroy You..

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

FAQ

What are the chords for The Albatross?

The chords for The Albatross are: Dm, F, A#, C, Gm

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: Dm, F, A#, C, Gm

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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