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Taylor Swift - The Last Time Chords

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ChordsG, A, Bm, D
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 C key to play this song with easier chords.

GABmD
GFoundmyselfatyourdoor,Ajustlikeallthosetimesbefore.
BmI’mnotsurehowIgotthere,Dallroadstheyleadmehere.
GIimagineyouarehome,Ainyourroom,allalone.
AndyouBmopenyoureyesintomine,andDeverythingfeelsbetter.
GRightAbeforeyourBmeyes,I’mDbreakingandGfast.
NoAreasonsBmwhy,justDyouandme.
DThisisthelasttimeI’maskingyouBmthis.
PutmyAnameonthetopofyourGlist.
ThisistheDlasttimeI’maskingyouBmwhy.
YoubreakmyAheartintheblinkofanGeye.
YouGfindyourselfatmydoor,Ajustlikeallthosetimesbefore.
YouBmwearyourbestapology,butDIwastheretowatchyouleave.
AndGallthetimesIletyouin,Ajustforyoutogoagain.
BmDisappearwhenyoucomeback,Deverythingisbetter.
WhenGrightAbeforeyour Bmeyes,I’mDachingrunGfast.
ANowheretoBmhide,justDyouandme.
DThisisthelasttimeI’maskingyouBmthis.
PutmyAnameonthetopofyourGlist.
ThisistheDlasttimeI’maskingyouBmwhy.
YoubreakmyAheartintheblinkofanGeye.
GABmDGABmD
GThisisthelasttimeyouAtellmeI’vegotitwrong.
BmThisisthelasttimeIDsayit’sbeenyouallalong.
GThisisthelasttimeIAletyouinmydoor.
BmThisisthelasttimeIDwon’thurtyouanymore.
DThisisthelasttimeI’maskingyouBmthis.
PutmyAnameonthetopofyourGlist.
ThisistheDlasttimeI’maskingyouBmwhy.
YoubreakmyAheartintheblinkofanGeye.
DThisisthelasttimeI’maskingyouBmthis.
PutmyAnameonthetopofyourGlist.
ThisistheDlasttimeI’maskingyouBmwhy.
YoubreakmyAheartintheblinkofanGeye.
ThisistheDlasttimeI’maskingyouBmthis.
TimeI’maskingyouAthis,timeI’maskingyouGthis.
ThisistheDlasttimeI’maskingyouBmthis.
TimeI’maskingyouAthis,timeI’maskingyouGthis.
ThisistheDlasttimeI’maskingyouBmthis.
TimeI’maskingyouAthis,timeI’maskingyouGthis.
ThisistheDlasttimeI’maskingyouBmthis.
TimeI’maskingyouAthis,timeI’maskingyouGthis.
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ArtistTaylor Swift
AlbumRed
GenresAlternative, Country, Country Rock, Rock
Year2012
KeyG
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play The Last Time on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Taylor Swift - The Last Time on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 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.

The Last Time uses these transitions most often: A → Bm (13), Bm → D (13), and G → A (13). 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 - A chord transition.

1. G → A chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

To move from G to A:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  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 B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 13 times.

G to A

2. A → Bm chord transition

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A 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 A to Bm:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 13 times.

A to Bm

3. Bm → D chord transition

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

Here's how to move from Bm to D:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 13 times.

Bm to D

4. D → G chord transition

Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

To move from D to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

D to G

The Last Time chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Last Time.

  • The Last Time includes 94 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • The Last Time contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how The Last Time 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 → A: 6%
    After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → G: 13%
    • A → Bm: 8%
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