Taylor Swift - Monologue Song Chords

CAPO 2

C

C        G          Am        Em
I like glitter and sparkly dresses. 
F
But I'm not gonna talk about that 
G
in my monologue.
C       G           Am                     Em
I like baking and things that smell like winter. 
F
But I'm not gonna talk about that 
G
in my monologue.

C
La la la. La la la.

C                     G             Am                         Em
I like writing songs about douchebags who cheat on me. 
F
But I'm not gonna say that 
G
in my monologue.

              C                                   G                            Am             Em
I like writing their names into songs so they're ashamed to go in public. 
F
But I'm not gonna say that 
G
in my monologue.

C

C   G  Am   G     F                       G
La la. La la la la la. This is my musical monologue.

C                  G                             Am                           Em
You might think I'd bring up Joe, that guy who broke up with me on the phone. 
F
But I'm not gonna mention him, 
G
in my monologue. 

C
Hey Joe, I'm doing real well! 
G                    Am        Em
Tonight I'm hosting 'SNL.' 
F  
But I'm gonna brag about that 
G
in my monologue.


C
La la la. Ha ha ha. 
Ha ha ha. Ha ha ha. La la la.
C                                              G                                   Am          Em
And if you're wondering if I might be dating the werewolf from 'Twilight.' 
[ "Hi Taylor," wink & blows kiss.] 
F
I'm not gonna comment on that
G
in my monologue.

C   G  Am   G     F                       G
La la. La la la la la. This is my musical monologue.

Am
Am                                                          Em
You might be expecting me to say something bad about Kanye 
        F                                                                           
and how he ran up on the stage and ruined my VMA monologue. 
C                  G                            Am         G                 F
But there's nothing more to say cuz everything's OK. 
                                         F
I've got security lining the stage.

It's my 'SNL' monologue. 
C   G  Am   G    F                       G  
La la. La la la la la. This is my 'SNL' monologue. 
C   G  Am   G     F                       G
La la. La la la la la. That was my 'SNL' monologue.





How to play "Monologue Song" by Taylor Swift on guitar

**Capo:** 2nd fret

Chords Used (relative to capo):
- C chord: Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, and your index finger on the 1st fret
  of the B string.
- G chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, your middle
  finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
  of the high E string.
- Am chord: Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the B string, your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, and your ring finger on the 2nd fret
  of the G string.
- Em chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
- F chord: Use a barre across the 1st fret, with your middle finger on the 2nd fret
  of the G string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, and your pinky
  on the 3rd fret of the D string.

Strumming Pattern:
Keep the strumming pattern rhythmic and light:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
Maintain a playful tone with steady strumming.

Progressions:
- Verse:
  C, G, Am, Em
  F, G

- Chorus:
  C, G, Am, G
  F, G

- Bridge:
  Am, Em
  F, C, G, Am, G
  F

- Outro:
  C, G, Am, G
  F, G

Playing Tips:
- Ensure smooth transitions between chords to keep the monologue's flow.
- For the F chord, press firmly across the barre to avoid muted strings.
- Emphasize downstrokes for rhythm and consistency in the melody.

Common Mistakes:
- Switching between chords too slowly, breaking the song's playful flow.
- Muting notes on the F chord by not pressing firmly on the fretboard.
- Overstrumming G, causing it to overpower the other chords.

Song Meaning:
"Monologue Song" is a humorous and lighthearted performance by Taylor Swift,
playfully referencing her past relationships and media controversies. The song
captures the spirit of hosting "Saturday Night Live," with a catchy melody that
emphasizes the humor in Swift's anecdotes.