Taylor Swift - Ours Chords

capo on 5

Intro
G, Em7, Cadd9

G        Em7               Cadd9
Elevator buttons and morning air
G                  Em7                     Cadd9        
Strangers' silence makes me wanna take the stairs
G                    Em7                Cadd9       
If you were here we'd laugh about their vacant stares
          G    D/F#       Cadd9* (once)
But right now, my time is theirs

   G               Em7                    Cadd9
Seems like there's always someone who disapproves
        G                  Em7               Cadd9 
They'll judge it like they know about me and you
        G                  Em7                Cadd9
And the verdict comes from those with nothing else to do
           G    D/F#             Cadd9*  D(strum A few times and end on Dsus4)
The jury's out, but my choice is you

Cadd9                   D
So don't you worry your pretty little mind
G                     Em7  
People throw rocks at things that shine
    Cadd9      D         Em7
And life makes love look hard
               Cadd9
The stakes are high
            D D*
The waters rough
                 G, Em7, Cadd9, G, Em7, Cadd9      
But this love is ours

    G               Em7                  Cadd9
You never know what people have up their sleeves
G                     Em7               Cadd9
Ghosts from your past gonna jump out at me
G              Em7                Cadd9
Lurking in the shadows with their lip gloss smiles
             G    D/F#                   Cadd9 D-Dsus4
But I don't care, cause right now you're mine

               Cadd9                D
And you'll say don't you worry your pretty little mind
G                     Em7  
People throw rocks at things that shine
    Cadd9      D         Em7
And life makes love look hard
               Cadd9
The stakes are high
            D
The waters rough
                 G, Em7, Cadd9, D,  G, Em7, Cadd9, D
But this love is ours

Em7*          D/F#*           Cadd9
And it's not theirs to speculate 
     G D/F#   Em7            D/F#               Cadd9    G D/F#      Em7  
If it's wrong and your hands are tough but they are where mine belong and
           D/F#               Cadd9            G   D/F# Cadd9
I'll fight their doubt and give you faith with this song for you

G                Em7              Cadd9
Cause I love the gap between your teeth
G              Em7              Cadd9
And I love the riddles that you speak
        G                     Em7          Cadd9                   G
And any snide remarks from my father about your tattoos will be ignored
D/F#              Cadd9 D-Dsus4
Cause my heart is yours

Cadd9                   D
So don't you worry your pretty little mind
G                     Em7  
People throw rocks at things that shine
    Cadd9      D         Em7
And life makes love look hard

Cadd9                   D
So don't you worry your pretty little mind
G                     Em7  
People throw rocks at things that shine
    Cadd9       D          G   Em7
But they can't take what's ours
Cadd9      D           Em7
They can't take what's ours
               Cadd9
The stakes are high
           D
The waters rough
                 G
But this love is ours




How to play "Ours" by Taylor Swift on guitar

**Capo:** 5th fret

Chords Used (relative to capo):
- 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.
- Em7 chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
  of the B string.
- Cadd9 chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, your middle
  finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
  of the B string.
- D chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
  of the B string.
- D/F# chord: Play the D chord while placing your thumb on the 2nd fret of the low E string.
- Dsus4 chord: Play the D chord while placing your pinky on the 3rd fret of the high E string.

Strumming Pattern:
Use a steady, rhythmic strumming pattern that complements the song's melody:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up

Progressions:
- Intro:
  G, Em7, Cadd9 (repeated)

- Verse:
  G, Em7, Cadd9 (repeated)
  G, D/F#, Cadd9

- Pre-Chorus:
  Cadd9, D
  G, Em7
  Cadd9, D, Em7

- Chorus:
  Cadd9, D
  G, Em7
  Cadd9, D, Em7
  Cadd9, D

- Bridge:
  Em7, D/F#, Cadd9
  G, D/F#, Em7 (repeated)

Playing Tips:
- For the D chord, ensure your fingers press firmly to avoid muted strings.
- Smoothly transition between G and Em7 to maintain a consistent rhythm.
- Add dynamics to the strumming pattern to highlight emotional moments.

Common Mistakes:
- Switching between chords too slowly, particularly from Em7 to Cadd9.
- Not pressing down firmly enough on the D chord, leading to muted notes.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns, leading to uneven dynamics.

Song Meaning:
"Ours" expresses love that endures despite societal pressures. Taylor Swift
highlights that love is about overcoming judgment and holding onto a partner who
makes the struggles worthwhile. The melody and chords reflect this dedication.