Taylor Swift - Outside Chords

Key: F

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used:
F -   133211
C -   x32010
Dm -  xx0231
Bb -  x13331
Gm -  355333
F/A - x032xx


Intro: F--C--Gm--Bb-- x2


Verse 1:
F          C
  I didn’t know what 
        Bb
I would find
When I went looking 
for a reason I know
F          C
  I didn’t read 
            Bb
between the lines
And baby I’ve got 
           Gm
nowhere to go
I tried to take the road 
     Bb
less traveled by
Gm
  But nothing seems to work 
    Bb
the first few times
   C
Am I right?


Chorus:
   F
So how can I ever 
C
try to be better?
Bb
Nobody ever lets me in
F
I can still see you
C
this ain’t the best view
Bb     
On the outside looking in
Gm
I’ve been a lot of lonely places
Bb         C
I’ve never been on the outside


Verse 2:
F            C               Bb
  You saw me there but never knew
I would give it all up to be
F           C              Bb
  A part of this a part of you
                                 Gm
And now it’s all too late so you see
                               Bb
You could’ve helped if you had wanted 
  Gm                     Bb
to  But no one notices until 
         C
it’s too Late to do anything


(Repeat Chorus)


Guitar Solo:
Dm--F--Bb--F/A--Dm--F--Gm--Bb--


(Repeat Chorus)


Outro:
F--C--Gm--Bb--F--C--Gm(hold)
Ohh ho ho..




How to play "Outside" by Taylor Swift on guitar

**Key:** F major

**Chords Used:**
- F chord: Place your index finger across all six strings on the 1st fret, and use your
  ring and pinky fingers to press down on the 3rd fret of the A and D strings, respectively.
- C chord: Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, and your index finger on the 1st fret
  of the B string.
- Dm chord: Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the high E string, your
  middle finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, and your ring finger on the 3rd
  fret of the B string.
- Bb chord: Bar the 1st fret with your index finger, and place your ring and pinky
  fingers on the 3rd fret of the D and G strings, respectively.
- Gm chord: Bar the 3rd fret with your index finger, and place your ring and pinky
  fingers on the 5th fret of the A and D strings, respectively.
- F/A chord: Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the D string and your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the G string.

**Strumming Pattern:**
Maintain a steady strumming pattern that emphasizes the melody:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up

**Progressions:**
- Intro:
  F, C, Gm, Bb (x2)

- Verse 1:
  F, C, Bb (repeated)
  Gm, Bb
  Gm, Bb
  C

- Chorus:
  F, C, Bb
  F, C, Bb
  Gm, Bb, C

- Verse 2:
  F, C, Bb (repeated)
  Gm, Bb
  Gm, Bb
  C

- Guitar Solo:
  Dm, F, Bb, F/A
  Dm, F, Gm, Bb

**Playing Tips:**
- For barre chords like F and Bb, ensure you apply firm pressure to avoid muted strings.
- Transition smoothly between Gm and Bb for a consistent flow.
- Highlight downstrokes to emphasize emotional moments in the chorus.

**Common Mistakes:**
- Switching between chords too slowly, particularly when using barre chords.
- Not applying enough pressure on barred chords, leading to buzzing or muted strings.
- Overstrumming chords, leading to an uneven dynamic.

**Song Meaning:**
"Outside" touches on the feelings of longing and the desire to belong. Taylor Swift
reflects on being "on the outside," expressing emotions of isolation yet hope
for finding a place to fit in.