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Taylor Swift - Sparks Fly Chords

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ChordsAm, F, C, G
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to E key to play this song with easier chords.

AmFCG
AmThewayyoumoveislikeaFfullonrainstorm
CAndI’mahouseofGcards
You’re AmthekindofrecklessthatshouldFsendmerunning
But CIkindaknowthatIGwon’tgetfar
AmAndyoustoodtherein Ffrontofmejust
CCloseGenoughtoAmtouch
FCloseenoughtohopeyoucouldn’tFsee
WhatIwasthinkingof
DropeverythingAmnow,meetmeintheFpouringrain
CKissmeonthesidewalk,Gtakeawaythepain
‘CauseAmIsee,Fsparksfly, Cwheneveryou Gsmile
GetmewiththoseAmgreeneyes,baby,astheFlightsgodown
GimmeCsomethingthat’llhauntmeGwhenyou’renotaround
‘CauseAmIsee,Fsparksfly, CwheneveryouGsmileFCG
AmMymind Fforgetstoremindme,Cyourabad Gidea
AmYoutouchmeonceand Fit’sreallysomething
You CfindI’mevenbetterthan Gyou,imaginedIwouldbe
FI’monmyguardfortheGrestoftheworld
Butwith CyouIGknowitsnoAmgood
FAndIcouldwaitpatiently
GButIreallywishyouwould
DropeverythingAmnow,meetmeintheFpouringrain
CKissmeonthesidewalk,Gtakeawaythepain
‘CauseAmIsee,Fsparksfly, Cwheneveryou Gsmile
GetmewiththoseAmgreeneyes,baby,astheFlightsgodown
GimmeCsomethingthat’llhauntmeGwhenyou’renotaround
‘CauseAmIsee,Fsparksfly, CwheneveryouGsmileFCG
IAmrunmyfingersFthroughyourhair,andCwatchthelightsgoGwild
JustAmkeeponkeepingyourFeyesonme
It’sjustCwrongenoughtomakeitfeelGright
AndAmleadmeupthe Fstaircase,won’tyouCwhispersoftandGslow
I’mAmcaptivatedFbyyoubaby,likeaCfireworks Gshow
DropeverythingAmnow,meetmeintheFpouringrain
CKissmeonthesidewalk,Gtakeawaythepain
‘CauseAmIsee,Fsparksfly, Cwheneveryou Gsmile
GetmewiththoseAmgreeneyes,baby,astheFlightsgodown
GimmeCsomethingthat’llhauntmeGwhenyou’renotaround
‘CauseAmIsee,Fsparksfly, CwheneveryouGsmileF
AndtheCsparks Gfly,ohbabyAmsmile
AndtheCsparksfly.GAm
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ArtistTaylor Swift
AlbumSpeak Now
GenresCountry, Pop
Year2010
KeyAm
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Sparks Fly on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Taylor Swift - Sparks Fly on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 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.

Sparks Fly uses these transitions most often: Am → F (28), C → G (27), and G → Am (27). 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 Am - F chord transition.

1. Am → F chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

To move from Am to F:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 28 times.

Am to F

2. F → C chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to C:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 26 times.

F to C

3. C → G chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

To move from C to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 27 times.

C to G

4. G → Am chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

Switching from G to Am:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 27 times.

G to Am

5. G → F chord transition

To move from G to F:

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

This transition appears in the verse.

Sparks Fly chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Sparks Fly.

  • Sparks Fly includes 113 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Sparks Fly contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Sparks Fly connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%
    • F → G: 21%
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → F: 26%
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