Taylor Swift - Hey Stephen Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
[Opening]
[D] [A] [Em] [G]
[D]Hey Stephen, I [A]know looks can be deceiving
But [Em]I know I saw a light in [G]you
[D]as we walked we were [A]talking
And I didn’t [Em]say half the things I [G]wanted to
[D]Of all the girls tossing [A]rocks at your window
[Em]I’ll be the one waiting [G]there even when it’s cold
[D]Hey Stephen, boy you [A]might have me believing
I [Em]don’t always have to be [G]alone.
[chorus]
[D]’Cause I can’t help it if you [A]look like an angel
[Em]Can’t help it if I wanna [G]kiss you in the rain so
[D]Come feel this magic I’ve been [A]feeling since I met you
[Em]Can’t help it if there’s no one [G]else
[A]I can’t help myself [D] [A] [Em] [G]
[verse 2]
[D]Hey Stephen, I’ve been [A]holding back this feeling
[Em]So I’ve got some things to say to [G]you
[D]I seen it all, so I [A]thought,
But I never seen [Em]nobody shine the way you [G]do
[D]The way you walk, the way [A]you talk, the way you say my name
[Em]It’s beautiful, [G]wonderful, don’t you ever change
[D]Hey Stephen, why are [A]people always leaving
I think [Em]you and I should stay the [G]same
[chorus]
[D]’Cause I can’t help it if you [A]look like an angel
[Em]Can’t help it if I wanna [G]kiss you in the rain so
[D]Come feel this magic I’ve been [A]feeling since I met you
[Em]Can’t help it if there’s no one [G]else
[A]I can’t help myself [D] [A] [Em] [G]
[verse 3]
[D]They’re dimming [A]the street lights
You’re perfect for [Em]me, why aren’t you [G]here tonight?
[D]I’m waiting al[A]one now so come on
And [Em]come out and pull me [G]near, [Em]shine, shine, [D]shine
[Closing]
[D]Hey Stephen, I could [A]give you fifty reasons
Why [Em]I should be the one you [G]choose
[D]Well, all those other girls, [A]well, they’re beautiful
But [Em]would they write a song for [G]you
[chorus]
[D]’Cause I can’t help it if you [A]look like an angel
[Em]Can’t help it if I wanna [G]kiss you in the rain so
[D]Come feel this magic I’ve been [A]feeling since I met you
[Em]Can’t help it if there’s no one [G]else
[A]I can’t help [D]myself.. if you [A]look like an angel
[Em]Can’t help it if I wanna [G]kiss you in the rain so
[D]Come feel this magic I’ve been [A]feeling since I met you
Can’t [Em]help it if there’s no one [G]else
[A]I can’t help my[D]self, [A] [Em]myself [G] [D]
[A]Can’t help myself [Em]I can’t help [G]myself.
[outro]
[D] [A] [Em] [G] [D]
How to play Hey Stephen on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Taylor Swift - Hey Stephen on guitar requires 4 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Hey Stephen uses these transitions most often: A → Em (26), D → A (26), and Em → G (26). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - A chord transition.
1. D → A chord transition
To move from D to A;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.
2. A → Em chord transition
To move from A to Em;
- While playing A, lift your index finger from D string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
3. Em → G chord transition
To move from Em to G;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
4. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
5. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
6. Em → D chord transition
To move from Em to D;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
Hey Stephen chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Hey Stephen.
- Hey Stephen includes 109 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Hey Stephen contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Hey Stephen connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
- A → D: 29%
- A → Em: 7%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → A: 17%