WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Pumped Up Kicks Chords – Taylor Swift | Version #1
Tuning: standard, NO capo
Chords used:
Em: 0.2.2.0.0.0
G: 3.2.0.0.3.3
D: x.x.0.2.3.2
A: x.0.2.2.2.0
Intro:
Em Riff1
G Riff2
D Riff3
A Riff4
Chorus:
Em
All the other kids
G
With the pumped up kicks
D
You better run you better run
A
Better run, outrun my gun.
Em
All the other kids
G D
With the pumped up kicks you better run
A
You better run, faster than my bullet.
Break:
Em
Let me change up the lyrics a little.
G
If you want to
D A
See what I can come up with, you ready
Verse I: (Zac)
Em G
Ellen works the long day
D
Giving weird interviews
A
And slick cool sweater.
Em G
And it gets kind of weird
D A
Ya, calling us like a boyfriend and girlfriend
Em G
But it's not we're just sitting here
D A
And we got cat videos and dance on Betty White and stuff
Em G
And it's always gonna get weird…
D
(It's all about being weird)
A
And this song is all about Ellen, it's!
Em G
And every single time I come on this show
D
It's really weird really weird
A
All because of Ellen!
Em G
Every single time I come on this show
D
It's really weird really weird
A
Always end up dancing.
Verse II: (Taylor)
Em G D
I've been on the show about eight times now
A
And I still remember Ellen
Em G D
Hiding in the bathroom with a hidden camera
A
And she scared me so bad
Em G
I fell and I could of died
D A
She always asks me who I'm dating
Every time I'm on this show
Em G
And I don't even know why!
D A
Cause
Em G
And every single time I come on this show
D
It's really weird really weird
A
All because of Ellen!
Em G
Every single time i come on this show
D
It's really weird really weird
A
Always end up dancing.
Em
Note II: Riffs
Riff1 Riff2 Riff3 Riff4
e|--------------------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------------------------|
G|--------------------------------------------------|
D|----------------------------0---------------------|
A|--------------0--2-------------2--------2--0------|
E|--0--2----------------------------------------3---|
How to play "Pumped Up Kicks" on guitar:
Chords:
Em: 0.2.2.0.0.0
G: 3.2.0.0.3.3
D: x.x.0.2.3.2
A: x.0.2.2.2.0
Riffs:
Riff1 (Em): Plays alongside the Em chord.
Riff2 (G): Plays alongside the G chord.
Riff3 (D): Plays alongside the D chord.
Riff4 (A): Plays alongside the A chord.
Intro:
Play each chord and riff in sequence:
Em + Riff1
G + Riff2
D + Riff3
A + Riff4
Chorus:
Strumming Pattern: Downstrokes on beats 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Em: "All the other kids..."
G: "With the pumped up kicks..."
D: "You better run, you better run..."
A: "Outrun my gun..."
Verse:
Follow the same strumming pattern:
Em: "Ellen works the long day..."
G: "Giving weird interviews..."
D: "And slick cool sweater..."
A: "And it gets kind of weird..."
Riff Details:
Riff1 (Em): Use the low E and A strings.
Riff2 (G): Similar to Riff1 but with a slight change.
Riff3 (D): Plays the D and A strings.
Riff4 (A): Plays the A and E strings.
General Tips:
Keep a steady rhythm and focus on smooth transitions.
Practice riffs slowly to ensure accuracy before playing at tempo.
Emphasize the downbeat to maintain the song's upbeat feel.
Fun Facts:
This cover mixes "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster The People with
Taylor Swift's humor, performed on "The Ellen Show."
The original song's catchy beat contrasts with its darker lyrical themes.