Taylor Swift - Begin Again Ukulele

     EADGBe
G/B [x20033] 
               


Standard Tuning
No Capo


Intro- G


G                             
Took a deep breath in the mirror
He didn't like it when I wore high heels 
    Cadd9
But I do
G/B [x20033]
Turn the lock and put my headphones on
He always said he didn't get this song
    Cadd9
But I do  
   -mute
I do


 G


G
Walked in expecting you'd be late
But you got here early and you stand and wave
  Cadd9
I walk to you
G/B
You pull my chair out and help me in
And you don't now how nice that is
    Cadd9
But I do


Cadd9                                        Dsus4
 And you throw your head back laughin' like a, little kid
Em7                            
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause,
G
He never did
Cadd9
And I've been spending the last eight months
Dsus4
Thinkin' all love ever does is 
G          D/F#      Em7
Break, and burn, and end
Cadd9                        Dsus4
But on a Wednesday in a cafe
            -mute
I watched it begin again


 G


G
He said he never met one girl who
Had as many James Taylor records as you
    Cadd9
But I do
G/B
We tell stories and you don't know why
I'm comin' off a little shy
    Cadd9
But I do


Cadd9                                        Dsus4
 But you throw your head back laughin' like a, little kid
Em7                             
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause,
G
He never did
Cadd9
And I've been spending the last eight months
Dsus4
Thinkin' all love ever does is 
G          D/F#      Em7
Break, and burn, and end
Cadd9                        Dsus4
But on a Wednesday in a cafe
I watched it begin again


G  Cadd9  Dsus4


       Cadd9                     Dsus4
And we walk down the block to my car
And I almost brought him up
    Cadd9                       Dsus4
But you start to talk about the movies 
                         Cadd9
That your family watches, every single Christmas
             G/B
And I want to talk about that
            Cadd9                -stop
And for the first time, what's past is past

(picking)

Cadd9                                          Dsus4
 Cause you throw your head back laughin' like a, little kid
Em7                            
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny cause,
G
He never did
Cadd9
And I've been spending the last eight months
Dsus4
Thinkin' all love ever does is 
G          D/F#      Em7
Break, and burn, and end
Cadd9                        Dsus4
But on a Wednesday in a cafe
                        G D/F# Em7 G/B
I watched it begin again


Cadd9                       D -once
But on a Wednesday in a cafe
I watched it begin again





How to play "Begin Again" by Taylor Swift on ukulele

Tuning and Setup:
- Standard ukulele tuning (GCEA).

Chords Used:
- G: 0232
- G/B: 0232 (same as G for ease on ukulele)
- Cadd9: 0203
- Dsus4: 0233
- Em7: 0202
- D/F#: 2220 (as a substitution on ukulele)

Intro and Verses:
- Start with a single strum on G to introduce the mood.
- Use a gentle strumming pattern, such as down-down-up-up-down-up,
to carry through the verses.

Verse Technique:
- For lines like "Took a deep breath in the mirror," transition smoothly
between G and Cadd9.
- Emphasize the narrative by slightly muting the strings at the end of
some lines to add a reflective pause.

Chorus and Bridge:
- When moving to "And you throw your head back laughing like a little kid,"
switch to a fuller strumming pattern to elevate the mood.
- Introduce Dsus4 and Em7 to add emotional depth and texture to the chorus.

Common Mistakes:
- Overstrumming on the ukulele can overpower the vocals. Keep the strumming
controlled and supportive of the singing.
- Not paying attention to the emotional dynamics between verse and chorus
can make the song feel flat.

Outro:
- The song fades with soft strums on G, Cadd9, Dsus4, shifting back
to G to conclude.
- Maintain the emotional tone while slowly winding down the strumming pattern.

General Tips:
- Practice the chord changes slowly at first to ensure clarity and precision.
- Listening to the original song can help understand the emotional pacing
and how the ukulele can best support it.

Song Theme:
"Begin Again" explores themes of renewal and hope in the face of past
heartbreak, highlighted through gentle ukulele strums that mirror
the cautious optimism of starting anew.