Taylor Swift - Ten Dollars And A Six Pack Chords

NO CAPO


Verse 1

G (let it ring)               G (let it ring)             Cadd9 (Dsus)
You were what i wanted when i wanted what i just couldn't have
G                                                               Cadd9 (Dsus)
You were country lovin' really somethin' for three months and a half


Pre-chorus
Am 
Everybody said that you were bad news
    C                     D
but baby i was betting on you


Chorus
     C              D                         G       Dsus   Em7   
So i guess i owe my friends ten dollars and a six pack
C            D                       G    Dsus   Em7
Got myself a big country serving to pay back
C                    D                     G Dsus     Em7 
Now im gonna have to listen to my mumma's "i told you so"
    C                          D                       G         (C,G)
But you weren't even worth all that, ten dollars and a six pack


Verse 2
G                                                            Cadd9  (Dsus)
I said let them say we're crazy, you said let's go fishing a lot
    G                                                      Cadd9   (Dsus)
The midnight moon was blazing baby, i was gazing into your eyes

Pre-chorus
Am
Everything changed when you took me to town
           C                        D
Caught you staring every other girl down


Chorus
     C              D                         G        Dsus    Em7
So i guess i owe my friends ten dollars and a six pack
C            D                      G        Dsus    Em7
Got myself a big country serving to pay back
C                    D                     G Dsus     Em7
Now im gonna have to listen to my mumma's "i told you so"
        C                      D                       G
But you weren't even worth all that, ten dollars and a six pack


Bridge
C                 D
Can't believe the time you lost me
C             D (let it ring)
Can't believe what it cost me


Chorus
C              D                         G       Dsus    Em7  
Cause i owe my friends ten dollars and a six pack
C            D                 G       Dsus    Em7
Got myself a big ol serving to pay back
C        D                     G Dsus     Em7
I had to listen to my mumma's "i told you so"
         C                  D
You aint never been through that
C                  D                       G       Dsus    Em7
You aint worth all that, ten dollars and a six pack
C                  D                       G       (C)     G (let it ring)
You aint worth all that, ten dollars and a six pack





How to play "Ten Dollars and a Six Pack" by Taylor Swift on guitar:
Standard Tuning without a capo.

Chord Progression and Finger Positions:
G: 320033
Cadd9: x32033
Dsus: xx0233
Am: x02210
D: xx0232
Em7: 022033

Verse 1:
Start with G (let it ring) for "You were what I wanted".
Switch to Cadd9 (or Dsus) and back to G for "three months and a half".

Pre-Chorus:
Am to C before adding D for "Everybody said that you were bad news".
Chorus:
C to D for "So I guess I owe my friends ten dollars".
Move to G, Dsus, and Em7.
Repeat C, D, G, Dsus, and Em7 throughout the chorus.
Verse 2:
Follow the same pattern as Verse 1 with G and Cadd9.
Bridge:
C to D for "Can't believe the time you lost me".
Let D ring out to emphasize the bridge before repeating the chorus.
Final Chorus:
Repeat the same progression as the previous chorus.
Outro:
G (let it ring) to end.

Strumming Pattern:
Use a down-up pattern with emphasis on downstrokes.
Keep the rhythm consistent and flowing to maintain the upbeat feel.

Tips:
Practice transitioning smoothly between G and Dsus.
Emphasize the chord changes to capture the dynamic feel of the chorus.

Common Mistakes:
Misplaying Cadd9 by not pressing firmly.
Over-strumming during the verses, which can overpower the melody.

Song Facts:
"Ten Dollars and a Six Pack" portrays the ups and downs of a short-lived relationship.
It blends country elements with an acoustic rhythm.
Use this lesson to master "Ten Dollars and a Six Pack"!