Taylor Swift - Champagne Problems Chords

[Intro]
C G Am F x2
 
 
[Verse 1]
C                                  G
  You booked the night train for a reason
             Am                F
So you could sit there in this hurt
C                           G
  Bustling crowds or silent sleepers
       Am                F
You're not sure which is worse
 
 
[Chorus]
         C                               G
Because I dropped your hand while dancing
                           Am
Left you out there standing
 
Crestfallen on the landing
F
Champagne problems
C                               G
  Your mom's ring in your pocket
                         Am
My picture in your wallet
 
Your heart was glass, I dropped it
F
Champagne problems
 
 
[Interlude]
C G Am F
 
 
[Verse 2]
C                            G
  You told your family for a reason
    Am               F
You couldn't keep it in
C                                 G
  Your sister splashed out on the bottle
    Am             F
Now no one's celebrating
 
 
[Chorus]
C                             G
  Dom Pérignon, you brought it
                             Am
No crowd of friends applauded
 
Your hometown skeptics called it
F
Champagne problems
C                                    G
  You had a speech, you're speechless
                                Am
Love slipped beyond your reaches
 
And I couldn't give a reason
F
Champagne problems
 
 
[Interlude]
C G Am F x2
 
 
[Verse 3]
C                                 G
  Your Midas touch on the Chevy door
                                  Am
November flush and your flannel cure
 
"This dorm was once a madhouse"
  F
I made a joke, "Well, it's made for me"
   C                        G
How evergreen, our group of friends
                                  Am
Don't think we'll say that word again
                                   F
And soon they'll have the nerve to deck the halls
 
That we once walked through
C
One for the money, two for the show
  G
I never was ready so I watch you go
    Am
Sometimes you just don't know the answer
     F
'Til someone's on their knees and asks you
     C
"She would've made such a lovely bride
       G
What a shame she's f**ked in the head," they said
    Am
But you'll find the real thing instead
       F
She'll patch up your tapestry that I shred
 
 
[Chorus]
C                                 G
  And hold your hand while dancing
                        Am
Never leave you standing
                          F
Crestfallen on the landing
 
With champagne problems
C                               G
  Your mom's ring in your pocket
                          Am
Her picture in your wallet
 
You won't remember all my
F
Champagne problems
 
 
[Outro]
C G Am F
 
C G Am
       You won't remember all my
F
Champagne problems
 
C G Am F
C




How to play "Champagne Problems" by Taylor Swift on Ukulele

Tuning and Setup:
- Standard ukulele tuning (GCEA) is used for this song. 

Chords Used:
   C:  0003
   G:  0232
   Am: 2000
   F:  2010

Strumming Pattern:
- A suitable strumming pattern for this song is Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up
  (DDUUDU). This pattern helps to convey the emotional and storytelling
  nature of the song effectively.

Song Structure:
- Intro: Begin with the progression C G Am F repeated twice to set the
  melancholic mood.
- Verses: Continue using C G Am F for each line, maintaining a consistent
  rhythmic flow.
- Chorus: Follow the same chord progression but emphasize the emotional
  lyrics with more pronounced strumming.
- Interlude: Use the same chord progression as the intro to bridge the
  sections of the song.
- Outro: Repeat C G Am F to slowly bring the song to a gentle close.

Common Mistakes:
- Not changing chords cleanly, especially during the quick transitions
  between Am and F. Ensure smooth transitions to maintain the flow of the
  music.
- Overstrumming can overpower the vocals and the delicate nature of the
  song. Keep the strumming controlled and reflective of the song's
  emotional arcs.
- Losing the narrative focus. The lyrics are crucial and should be
  delivered with clarity to reflect the storytelling aspect of the song.

Lyrics Theme Summary:
"Champagne Problems" is a narrative song that explores the complex
emotions surrounding a declined marriage proposal. The lyrics delve
into themes of personal struggle, misunderstanding, and the aftermath
of a relationship that didn't work out as expected. The repeated
references to "champagne problems" suggest trivial or luxury problems
in contrast to the real, heartbreaking issues the characters face.