Taylor Swift - Bye Bye Baby Chords

[Intro]
G A D/F# Bm
G A D/F#
 
 
[Verse 1]
G                A
  It wasn't just like a movie
D/F#              Bm              G       A          D/F#
  The rain didn't soak through my clothes, down to my skin
G              A         D/F#               Bm
  I'm driving away and I, I guess you could say
            G              A             D/F#
This is the last time I'll drive this way again
G             A         Bm
  Lost in the gray and I try to grab at the fray cause I
G                        A  N.C.
  I still love you but I can't
 
 
[Chorus]
D/F#   A       Bm           G                 D/F#
  Bye, bye, to everything I thought was on my side
     A    G
Bye, bye, baby
D/F#                       A
  I want you back but it's coming down to nothing
Bm                   G
  And I have is your sympathy
          E
Cause you took me home
                      G
But you just couldn’t keep me
G      A    D/F# G     D/F#
  Bye, bye, baby, bye bye baby
 
 
[Verse 2]
G             A
  The picture frame is empty
D/F#              Bm               G
  On the dresser, vacant just like me
           A              D/F#
I see your writing on the dash
G                   A
  Then back to your hesitation
D/F#             Bm
I was so sure of everything
G              A                  D/F#
  Everything I thought we’d always have
 
G               A
  Guess I never doubted it
D/F#                    Bm
  Then the here and the now floods in
G
  Feels like I’m becoming
A
  A part of your past
 
 
[Chorus]
D/F#   A       Bm           G                 D/F#
  Bye, bye, to everything I thought was on my side
     A    G
Bye, bye, baby
D/F#                       A
  I want you back but it's coming down to nothing
Bm                   G
  And I have is your sympathy
          E
Cause you took me home
                      G
But you just couldn’t keep me
G      A    D/F#      Bm  G   A
  Bye, bye, baby, bye bye baby
 
 
[Verse 3]
G                    A
There's so much that I can't touch
       Bm                  A               G
You're all I want but it's not enough this time
            A              D/F#
And all the pages are just slipping through my hands
          E                  G    A
And I'm so scared of how this ends
 
 
[Chorus]
D/F#   A       Bm           G                 D/F#
  Bye, bye, to everything I thought was on my side
     A    G
Bye, bye, baby
D/F#                       A
  I want you back but it's coming down to nothing
Bm                   G
  And I have is your sympathy
          E
Cause you took me home
                      G      A
But you just couldn’t keep me
 
 
D/F#   A       Bm           G                 D/F#
  Bye, bye, to everything I thought was on my side
     A    Bm
Bye, bye, baby, yeah
D/F#                       A
  I want you back but it's coming down to nothing
Bm                   G
  And I have is your sympathy
          E
Cause you took me home
                      A
But you just couldn’t keep me
        E
Oh, you took me home
                         G
I thought you were gonna keep me
G      A   D/F#
  Bye, bye baby
G      A   D/F#
  Bye, bye baby





How to play "Bye Bye Baby" by Taylor Swift on Ukulele

Tuning and Setup:
- Standard ukulele tuning (GCEA). No capo is required.

Chords Used:
   G:     0232
   A:     2100
   D/F#:  2220
   Bm:    4222
   E:     1402

Strumming Pattern:
- Use a steady down-up-down-up (DUDU) pattern throughout
  the song, focusing on a slightly harder strum on the
  first beat of each measure to emphasize the emotional
  gravity of the lyrics.

Song Structure:
- Intro: Play the sequence G A D/F# Bm, then G A D/F#.
- Verses: Follow the chord progression G A D/F# Bm for each
  line, adjusting where necessary as shown in the lyrics.
- Chorus: Use the progression D/F# A Bm G, adding intensity
  to reflect the chorus's emotional content.

Common Mistakes:
- Not properly transitioning between the chords, especially
  from A to D/F#. Practice the finger positioning to ensure
  smooth changes.
- Losing rhythm during the emotional parts of the song. Keep
  the strumming consistent to maintain the flow of the song.
- Overstrumming in quieter parts, which can overpower the
  vocals or intended mood. Adjust strumming dynamics according
  to the song's emotional arcs.

Lyrics Theme Summary:
"Bye Bye Baby" is a poignant narrative about letting go of
a relationship that once seemed promising. The lyrics delve
into feelings of loss and resignation as the protagonist
comes to terms with the reality that what they hoped would
last is now ending. The recurring farewell in the chorus
underscores the theme of parting, encapsulated by the hope,
disappointment, and final acceptance of the situation.