WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Stay Beautiful Chords | Ver. 1
Tuning: Capo 1
G Cadd9 D/F# Em C D Dsus4 Dsus2
e|--3----3----3---0---0--2---3----0---|
B|--3----3----3---0--—1—-3---3----3---|
G|--0----0----2---0---0--2---2----2---|
D|--0----2----0---2---2--0---0----0---|
A|--2----3----0---2---3--x---x----x---|
E|--3----0----2---0---0--x---x----x---|
*depending on if you want to emphasize the low or high E string, you could play D
or D/F# and hit the top string, or play D/F# and hit the low string.
(you could also play it 200230 / 200232)
Cadd9 Dsus4
Cory’s eyes are like a jungle
G D/F# Em
He smiles, it’s like the radio
Cadd9 Dsus4
He whispers songs into my window
G D/F# Em
In words nobody knows
Cadd9 Dsus4
There’s pretty girls on every corner
G D/F# Em
That watch him as he’s walking home
A
Saying, does he know
C D
Will you ever know
G
You’re beautiful
Em
Every little piece love, don’t you know
C Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
You’re really gonna be someone, ask anyone
G
When you find everything you looked for
Em C
I hope your life leads you back to my door
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
Oh but if it don’t
Cadd9 G Cadd9 G
Stay beautiful
Cadd9 Dsus4
Cory finds another way to be
G D/F# Em
The highlight of my day
Cadd9 Dsus4
I’m taking pictures in my mind
G D/F# Em
So I can save them for a rainy day
Cadd9 Dsus4
It’s hard to make conversation
G D/F# Em
When he’s taking my breath away
A C D
I should say, hey by the way
G
You’re beautiful
Em
Every little piece love, don’t you know
C Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
You’re really gonna be someone, ask anyone
G
When you find everything you looked for
Em C
I hope your life leads you back to my door
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
Oh but if it don’t
Cadd9 G Cadd9 G D
Stay beautiful
Em C
If you and I are a story
G D
That never gets told
Em C
If what you are is a daydream
G D C
I’ll never get to hold, at least you’ll know
G
You’re beautiful
Em
Every little piece love, don’t you know
C Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
You’re really gonna be someone, ask anyone
G
When you find everything you looked for
Em C
I hope your life leads you back to my front door
Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
Oh but if it don’t
G Em
Will you stay beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
C Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, oh la la
G Em C Dsus4 D
D
Oh Oh Oh but if it don’t
G Em
Stay beautiful, stay beautiful
C Dsus4 D Dsus2 D G
Na na na na na
How to play "Stay Beautiful" by Taylor Swift on guitar:
Standard Tuning with a capo on 1st fret.
Chord Progression and Finger Positions:
G: 320033
Cadd9: x32033
D/F#: 200232
Em: 022000
C: x32010
D: xx0232
Dsus4: xx0233
Dsus2: xx0230
Intro:
G and Cadd9 (x2)
Verse:
Begin with Cadd9 and Dsus4 for "Cory’s eyes are like a jungle".
Shift to G and D/F# for the following lines.
Move back to Cadd9 and Dsus4 to continue the verse.
For "Will you ever know", play A and transition to C and D.
Chorus:
Play G for "You're beautiful".
Shift to Em and then to C for "ask anyone".
Use Dsus4, D, and Dsus2 in sequence before repeating G.
The progression continues with Em and C before finishing with Dsus4, D, and Dsus2.
Bridge:
For "If you and I are a story," use Em to C and then to G.
Switch to D for the final phrase before returning to the chorus.
Outro:
Follow the same progression as the chorus, ending with a repeating G and Cadd9.
Strumming Pattern:
Use a down-up strumming pattern, focusing on emphasizing downstrokes.
Maintain a gentle rhythm that aligns with the song's acoustic feel.
Tips:
Practice smooth transitions between D/F# and Dsus4, Dsus2, or D.
The Cadd9 chord is essential to the verse structure, so keep it steady.
Common Mistakes:
Overcomplicating the strumming pattern, which should be kept simple.
Incorrectly emphasizing the wrong beats; listen closely to the original for timing.
Song Facts:
"Stay Beautiful" is from Taylor Swift's debut album, focusing on youthful love.
The song captures the magic of admiration and hope that one holds for someone special.
This guitar lesson should help you learn "Stay Beautiful" effortlessly!
