Taylor Swift - New Romantics Chords

Standard Tuning
Capo on the 5th fret


Chords:

F:      x33211 or 133211
Am:     x02210
G:      320003 or 320033
Dm:     xx0231
C:      x32010

(To play without a capo replace the chords above by Bb, Dm, C, Am and F)


  Intro:      F    Am    G    Dm    F    Am    G  

       F
 We're all bored
       Am
 We're all so tired of everything
     G         Dm
 We wait for trains that just aren't coming
      F          Am
 We show off our different scarlet letters
   G
 Trust me mine is better
        F                  Am
 We're so young that we're on the road to ruin
      G
 We play dumb
              Dm
 But we know exactly what we're doin'
      F
 We cry tears
       Am
 Of mascara in the bathroom
        G
 Honey life is just a classroom


 Chorus:
Dm          F                    C
 Cause baby I could build a castle
        G                            Dm
 Out of all the bricks they threw at me
             F                C
 And every day it's like battle
            G                        Dm
 But every night with us is like a dream
                              F
 Baby we're the new romantics
                                C
 Come on, come on along with me
                                   G
 Heartbreak is the national anthem
                    Dm
 We sing it proudly
                         F
 We are too busy dancing
                             C
 To get knocked off our feet
                               G
 Baby we're the new romantics
                       Dm
 The best people in life are free


 Verse:
       F
 We're all here
      Am
 The lights and noise are blinding
     G
 We hang back
  Dm
 It's all in the timing
       F              Am
 It's poker, he can't see it in my face
            G
 But I'm about to play my ace
     F             Am
 We need love, but all we want is danger
     G                         Dm
 We team up then switch sides like a record changer
      F          Am
 The rumors are terrible and cruel
            G
 Buy honey most of them are true


Chorus:
Dm          F                    C
 Cause baby I could build a castle
        G                            Dm
 Out of all the bricks they threw at me
             F                C
 And every day it's like battle
            G                        Dm
 But every night with us is like a dream
                              F
 Baby we're the new romantics
                                C
 Come on, come on along with me
                                   G
 Heartbreak is the national anthem
                    Dm
 We sing it proudly
                         F
 We are too busy dancing
                             C
 To get knocked off our feet
                               G
 Baby we're the new romantics
                       Dm         G
 The best people in life are free


 Bridge:
F                Am
 Please take my hand
    G                Dm
 And please take me dancing
F                  Am                 G
 Please leave me stranded, it's so romantic


 Chorus:
Dm          F                    C
 Cause baby I could build a castle
        G                            Dm
 Out of all the bricks they threw at me
             F                C
 And every day it's like battle
            G                        Dm
 But every night with us is like a dream
Dm          F                    C
 Cause baby I could build a castle
        G                            Dm
 Out of all the bricks they threw at me
             F                C
 And every day it's like battle
            G                        Dm
 But every night with us is like a dream
                              F
 Baby we're the new romantics
                                C
 Come on, come on along with me
                                   G
 Heartbreak is the national anthem
                    Dm
 We sing it proudly
                         F
 We are too busy dancing
                             C
 To get knocked off our feet
                               G
 Baby we're the new romantics
                       Dm
 The best people in life are free






How to play "New Romantics" by Taylor Swift on guitar

**Capo:** 5th fret

Chords Used (relative to capo):
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Dm chord: Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the high E string, your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the B string.
- 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.

Strumming Pattern:
Keep a steady and rhythmic strumming pattern:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up

Progressions:
- Intro:
  F, Am, G, Dm
  F, Am, G

- Verse:
  F, Am, G, Dm (repeated)

- Chorus:
  Dm, F, C, G
  Dm, F, C, G
  Dm, F, C, G
  Dm, F, C, G

- Bridge:
  F, Am, G, Dm
  F, Am, G

Playing Tips:
- For the F chord, press firmly on the barre to avoid muted strings.
- Smoothly transition between chords, particularly between F and Am.
- Add dynamics to the strumming to reflect the upbeat rhythm of the chorus.

Common Mistakes:
- Switching between chords too slowly, especially from Dm to G.
- Not pressing firmly enough on the F chord, leading to buzzing or muted notes.
- Overstrumming Am, making it dominate the other chords.

Song Meaning:
"New Romantics" is an anthem for embracing life's challenges and finding joy despite
adversity. Taylor Swift reflects on overcoming difficulties and staying optimistic,
with the energetic chords capturing this spirit of resilience.