Taylor Swift - Barnyard Song Ukulele

Intro: C, Am, C, D (x3 pretty fast)

Verse 1:
C                Am
Turn you dial to 93.7
C                       D
Broadway acts like he's eleven
C
Self- proclaim
Am                      C
Tell him 'Worst mistake ever 
           C
To land in Michigan'
           Am
I'm just a singer
C             D
Wrote country songs
C                  Am
Just found to play guitar
C             D
And not do no wrong
C          Am             C           D
But if you listen to just one thing I say

Chorus:
C                  Am
You should turn me 93 on
C                   D
Broadway's Electric Barnyard
C                     Am
I sing a song called 'Tim McGraw'
C
Forcing them to play it
D
All day long
C                    Am
Gotten invitations all day long
C                                  D
But there's nothing like when your on
C
The Electric Barnyard

Intro (x2)

Verse 2:
C                     Am
Babies from a trailer park in St. Louise
C                D
Growin' up not wearin' any shoes
C                    Am          C
Prettiest hill-billy girl you'll see
D
All day
C
Growin' up
Am                              C
The other trailer park couldn't hide
D
The jealousy
C         Am           C         D
Cause she had the only phone for miles
C       Am      C    D
Now she uses it as a DJ

Chorus:
C                  Am
You should turn me 93 on
C                   D
Broadway's Electric Barnyard
C                     Am
I sing a song called 'Tim McGraw'
C
Forcing them to play it
D
All day long
C                    Am
Gotten invitations all day long
C                                  D
But there's nothing like when your on
C
The Electric Barnyard



How to play "Barnyard Song" by Taylor Swift on ukulele

Tuning and Setup:
- Ensure your ukulele is tuned to standard GCEA tuning.

Chords Used:
- C: 0003
- Am: 2000
- D: 2220

Intro and Verse Strumming:
- Use a quick and rhythmic down-up pattern to match the upbeat feel of the song.
- The intro alternates between C, Am, C, and D quickly, repeated three times.

Verse Playing Tips:
- Focus on the clarity of each chord transition, especially as the progression is fast.
- Match the lyrical pacing with your strumming to keep the flow energetic.

Common Mistakes:
- Rushing through the chord changes without proper timing can disrupt the rhythm.
- Not maintaining a consistent strumming pattern, which is crucial for this song's feel.

Chorus Technique:
- Continue with the same strumming pattern, ensuring each chord is pronounced.
- The chorus has repetitive lyrics; emphasize the story-telling aspect with expressive playing.

General Tips:
- Practice transitioning between the chords smoothly to keep up with the song’s pace.
- Listen to the track to understand the tempo and dynamics of the original ukulele playing.

Song Theme:
The "Barnyard Song" lyrically explores themes of nostalgia and the simple pleasures of 
country life, using playful and humorous tones to depict the singer's experiences with 
radio and growing up in a rural setting.