Taylor Swift - New Romantics Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [Bm] [A] [Em] [G] [Bm] [A]
We’re [G]all bored, we’re [Bm]all so tired of everything
We [A]wait for [Em]trains that just aren’t coming
We [G]show off our [Bm]different scarlet letters
[A]Trust me mine is better
[verse 2]
We’re [G]so young but we’re [Bm]on the road to ruin
We [A]play dumb, but we know [Em]exactly what we’re doing
We [G]cry tears, of [Bm]mascara in the bathroom
Honey [A]life is just a classroom
[chorus]
[Em]Aah aah aah!
‘Cause baby [G]I could build a [D]castle
Out of [A]all the bricks they threw at [Em]me-e-e
And every [G]day is like a [D]battle
But every [A]night with us like a [Em]dream
Baby we’re the new [G]romantics
Come on, come on along with [D]me
Heart break is the national [A]anthem
We sing it [Em]proudly
We are too busy [G]dancing
To get knocked off our [D]feet
Baby we’re the new [A]romantics
[Em]The best people in life are free
[verse 3]
We’re [G]all here, the [Bm]lights and boys are blinding
We [A]hang back, [Em]it’s all in the timing
It’s [G]poker, he can’t [Bm]see it in my face
But I’m [A]about to play my ace
[verse 4]
We [G]need love, but [Bm]all we want is danger
We [A]team up, then switch sides [Em]like a record changer
The [G]rumors are [Bm]terrible and cruel
Buy honey [A]most of them are true
[chorus]
[Em]Aah aah aah!
‘Cause baby [G]I could build a [D]castle
Out of [A]all the bricks they threw at [Em]me
And every [G]day is like a [D]battle
But every [A]night with us like a [Em]dream
Baby we’re the new [G]romantics
Come on, come on along with [D]me
Heart break is the national [A]anthem
We sing it [Em]proudly, we are too busy [G]dancing
To get knocked off our [D]feet
Baby we’re the new [A]romantics
The best people in [Em]life are [G]free [D] [A]
So come on, come on [Em]along with me [G]
The best people in [D]life are free [A]
[Closing]
[G]Please take my [Bm]hand and
[A]Please take me [Em]dancing, and
[G]Please leave me [Bm]stranded
It’s so [A]romantic (It’s so romantic)
[chorus]
[Em]Aah aah aah! Oh
‘Cause baby [G]I could build a [D]castle
Out of [A]all the bricks they threw at [Em]me
And every [G]day is like a [D]battle
But every [A]night with us like a [Em]dream
Cause baby [G]I could build a [D]castle
Out of [A]all the bricks they threw at [Em]me
And every [G]day is like a [D]battle
But every [A]night with us like a [Em]dream
Baby we’re the new [G]romantics
Come on, come on along with [D]me
Heart break is the national [A]anthem
We sing it [Em]proudly, we are too busy [G]dancing
To get knocked off our [D]feet, baby we’re the new [A]romantics
The best people in [Em]life are free
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
To move from G to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
2. Bm → A chord transition
To move from Bm to A;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 2.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. A → G chord transition
To move from A to G;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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%