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Taylor Swift - New Romantics Chords

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ChordsG, Bm, A, Em, D
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

GBmAEmGBmA
We’reGallbored,we’reBmallsotiredofeverything
WeAwaitforEmtrainsthatjustaren’tcoming
WeGshowoffourBmdifferentscarletletters
ATrustmemineisbetter
We’reGsoyoungbutwe’reBmontheroadtoruin
WeAplaydumb,butweknowEmexactlywhatwe’redoing
WeGcrytears,ofBmmascarainthebathroom
HoneyAlifeisjustaclassroom
EmAahaahaah!
‘CausebabyGIcouldbuildaDcastle
OutofAallthebrickstheythrewatEmme-e-e
AndeveryGdayislikeaDbattle
ButeveryAnightwithuslikeaEmdream
Babywe’rethenewGromantics
Comeon,comeonalongwithDme
HeartbreakisthenationalAanthem
WesingitEmproudly
WearetoobusyGdancing
TogetknockedoffourDfeet
Babywe’rethenewAromantics
EmThebestpeopleinlifearefree
We’reGallhere,theBmlightsandboysareblinding
WeAhangback,Emit’sallinthetiming
It’sGpoker,hecan’tBmseeitinmyface
ButI’mAabouttoplaymyace
WeGneedlove,butBmallwewantisdanger
WeAteamup,thenswitchsidesEmlikearecordchanger
TheGrumorsareBmterribleandcruel
BuyhoneyAmostofthemaretrue
EmAahaahaah!
‘CausebabyGIcouldbuildaDcastle
OutofAallthebrickstheythrewatEmme
AndeveryGdayislikeaDbattle
ButeveryAnightwithuslikeaEmdream
Babywe’rethenewGromantics
Comeon,comeonalongwithDme
HeartbreakisthenationalAanthem
WesingitEmproudly,wearetoobusyGdancing
TogetknockedoffourDfeet
Babywe’rethenewAromantics
ThebestpeopleinEmlifeareGfreeDA
Socomeon,comeonEmalongwithmeG
ThebestpeopleinDlifearefreeA
GPleasetakemyBmhandand
APleasetakemeEmdancing,and
GPleaseleavemeBmstranded
It’ssoAromantic(It’ssoromantic)
EmAahaahaah!Oh
‘CausebabyGIcouldbuildaDcastle
OutofAallthebrickstheythrewatEmme
AndeveryGdayislikeaDbattle
ButeveryAnightwithuslikeaEmdream
CausebabyGIcouldbuildaDcastle
OutofAallthebrickstheythrewatEmme
AndeveryGdayislikeaDbattle
ButeveryAnightwithuslikeaEmdream
Babywe’rethenewGromantics
Comeon,comeonalongwithDme
HeartbreakisthenationalAanthem
WesingitEmproudly,wearetoobusyGdancing
TogetknockedoffourDfeet,babywe’rethenewAromantics
ThebestpeopleinEmlifearefree
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ArtistTaylor Swift
Album1989
GenresPop
Year2014
KeyG
DifficultyEasy

How to play New Romantics on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Taylor Swift - New Romantics on guitar requires 5 chords and 7 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.

New Romantics uses these transitions most often: A → Em (24), Em → G (23), and D → A (16). 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 G - Bm chord transition.

1. G → Bm chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram

Here's how to move from G to Bm:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 12 times.

G to Bm

2. Bm → A chord transition

Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

Here's how to move from Bm to A:

  1. While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 12 times.

Bm to A

3. A → Em chord transition

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram

Here's how to move from A to Em:

  1. While playing A, lift your index finger from D string fret 2.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 24 times.

A to Em

4. Em → G chord transition

Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Here's how to move from Em to G:

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
  2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Place index finger on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 23 times.

Em to G

5. A → G chord transition

To move from A to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 4 times.

6. G → D chord transition

To move from G to D:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 16 times.

7. D → A chord transition

To move from D to A:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 16 times.

New Romantics chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in New Romantics.

  • New Romantics includes 107 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • New Romantics contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how New Romantics connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → D: 24%
    • G → Bm: 4%
    After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → G: 13%
    • A → Em: 7%
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