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The Albatross

Taylor Swift

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Romance Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
GmWise MenA# Once Said
"D#Wild Winds Are FDeath To The Candle"
A GmRose ByA# AnyD# OtherF Name Is A Scandal

GmCautionsA# Issued,D# He Stood
FShooting The Messengers
GmThey Tried ToA# Warn Him AbouD#t HeFr..

Chorus
 A# Cross Your FThoughtless Heart
 Gm OnlyD# Liquor Anoints You
 A# She's The FAlbatross
 Gm She IsD# Here To Destroy You..

GmWise MenA# Once Said
"D#One Bad FSeed Kills The Garden"
"GmOne LessA# Temptress
D#One Less FDagger To Sharpen"

GmLocked MeA# Up InD# Towers
But I'd FVisit In Your Dreams
Gm And They Tried ToA# Warn You AbouD#t MFe..

Chorus
 A# Cross Your FThoughtless Heart
 Gm OnlyD# Liquor Anoints You
 A# She's The FAlbatross
 Gm She IsD# Here To Destroy You

 A# Devils FThat You Know
 Gm Raise WorseD# Hell Than A Stranger
 A# She's The FDeath You Chose
 Gm You're InD# Terrible Danger..

Cm   D# And When That A#Sky Rains FFire OCmn.. You..
D# And You're PerA#sona Non FGratCma..
D# I'll Tell You A#How I've FBeen TherCme.. Too..
D# And That A#None Of It FMatters..

GmWise MenA# Once ReadD# Fake News
FAnd They Believed It
GmJackalsA# Raised TheirD# Hackles
You FCouldn't Conceive It

GmYou WereA# Sleeping
D#Soundly When They FDragged You From Your Bed
Gm And I Tried ToA# Warn You AbouD#t TheFm..

Chorus
 So IA# Crossed My FThoughtless Heart
 Gm Spread MyD# Wings Like A Parachute
 A# I'm The FAlbatross
 Gm I SweptD# In At The Rescue

 A# The Devil FThat You Know
 Gm Looks NowD# More Like An Angel
 A# I'm The FLife You Chose
 Gm And All ThisD# Terrible Danger..

     A#   F  Gm  ThiD#s Terrible Danger..
       A# F Gm D#

A# So Cross Your FThoughtlessGm HeaD#rt..
A# She's The FAlbatross
Gm She IsD# Here To Destroy You..

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

FAQ

What are the chords for The Albatross?

The chords for The Albatross are: Gm, A#, D#, F, Cm

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: Gm, A#, D#, F, Cm

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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