Taylor Swift - Closest To A Cowboy Chords

G:     320033
Em7:   022033
Cadd9: 032033
D:     xx0232
Dsus4: xx0233

Capo 3

   Intro: 
G Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 D

   Verse:
G                             Em7
 I drive around this town in a Mustang with the top down
Cadd9                        Dsus4             D
 Six running horses under my hood, well that's good enough for me
G
 I don't need the real thing
      Em7                         Cadd9
 It's just another thing for me to try and tame
                 Dsus4    D           Dsus4
 Don't know if I could; It might just break me

   Pre-Chorus:
Em7  Cadd9                  G
        I thought that for a little while
D            Em7 Cadd9      G       D
 Every sunset        I'd be running off with him

   Chorus:
G                 Em7                            Cadd9
 Snap buttons on a denim shirt, blue jeans and a little dirt
            D              Dsus4  D
 That's the closest you'll see me
G                   Em7                       Cadd9 
 Feet hanging out a pick-up truck, crazy and a little rough
      D
 Running free
            Em7         Cadd9  D
 That's the closest to a cowboy you'll see me

G Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 D Dsus4

   Verse:
G                       Em7
 Before I met him, I was so safe and grounded
Cadd9                     Dsus4  D
 Before he taught me to lie and crawl out the window
G                           Em7
 I learned the dirt roads and I got my heart broken
Cadd9                               Dsus4 D
 'Cause that cowboy taught me how to cry and how to let go

   Pre-Chorus:
Em7  Cadd9                  G
        I thought that for a little while
D            Em7 Cadd9      G       D
 Every sunset        I'd be running off with him

   Chorus:
G                 Em7                            Cadd9
 Snap buttons on a denim shirt, blue jeans and a little dirt
            D              Dsus4  D
 That's the closest you'll see me
G                   Em7                       Cadd9 
 Feet hanging out a pick-up truck, crazy and a little rough
      D
 Running free
            Em7         Cadd9  D
 That's the closest to a cowboy you'll see me

G Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 D Dsus4

   Bridge:
Em7 Cadd9              G           D
      It was all a bit wonderful and strange
Em7 Cadd9                     G         D 
      But I'll never look at a sunset the same now

   Chorus:
G                 Em7                            Cadd9
 Snap buttons on a denim shirt, blue jeans and a little dirt
            D              Dsus4  D
 That's the closest you'll see me
G                   Em7                       Cadd9 
 Feet hanging out a pick-up truck, crazy and a little rough
      D
 Running free
G                 Em7                       Cadd9
 Sit fishing on a river bank, swimming in a water tank
            Dsus4         D  Dsus4
 That's the closest you'll see me
G                   Em7                       Cadd9 
 Feet hanging out a pick-up truck, crazy and a little rough
      D
 Running free
            D              Dsus4  D
 That's the closest you'll see me
G                   Em7            

   Outro:
G Em7 Cadd9 D




How to play "Closest To A Cowboy" by Taylor Swift on Ukulele

Tuning and Setup:
- Standard ukulele tuning (GCEA). Place a capo on the 3rd fret to
  match the original song's key.

Chords Used:
   G:     0232
   Em7:   0202
   Cadd9: 0203
   D:     2220
   Dsus4: 2223

Strumming Pattern:
- A suitable strumming pattern for this reflective yet upbeat song is
  Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up (DDUUDU). This pattern helps to drive the
  song's rhythmic and carefree vibe.

Song Structure:
- Intro: Begin with G Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 D to set the scene.
- Verses: Follow the chord progression G Em7 Cadd9 Dsus4 D.
- Pre-Chorus: Transition to Em7 Cadd9, then to G D to build up to the chorus.
- Chorus: Use G Em7 Cadd9 D, enhancing the song's lyrical imagery with rhythmic emphasis.
- Bridge: Focus on Em7 Cadd9 G D for a reflective pause in the narrative.
- Outro: Conclude with G Em7 Cadd9 D to bring the song to a gentle close.

Common Mistakes:
- Not placing the capo correctly on the 3rd fret, which could lead to the song sounding off-key.
- Rushing through the transitions between D and Dsus4. These subtle changes add to the song's texture,
  so they should be executed cleanly.
- Over-strumming in the bridge section, which is meant to be more introspective. Keep the strumming
  lighter here to match the mood.

Lyrics Theme Summary:
"Closest To A Cowboy" portrays a narrative of embracing a rugged, adventurous lifestyle, albeit temporarily
and symbolically. The song explores themes of freedom, identity, and youthful escapades, captured through
imagery of denim, dirt roads, and sunsets. The repeated choruses emphasize a nostalgic yet carefree
acknowledgment of a past persona that the singer once embodied.