Taylor Swift - The Story Of Us Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
[Opening]
[A] [Bm] [D] [G] [A] [Bm] [D] [G]
[D]I used to think one [A]day we’d tell the story of [G]us
How we met and the sparks flew [D]instantly
People would [A]say, “They’re the lucky [G]ones”
[D]I used to know my [A]place was a spot next to [G]you
Now I’m searching the room for an empty [D]seat
‘Cause lately I don’t even [A]know what page you’re [G]on
[verse 2]
[A]Oh, a simple [Bm]complication
[G]Miscommunications lead [D]to fall out
[G]So many things that I wish you knew
[A]So many walls that I can’t break through
[chorus]
[D]Now I’m standing [A]alone in a crowded [G]room
And we’re not [D]speaking
And I’m dying to [A]know is it [G]killing you
[G]Like it’s killing me?
[Bm]I don’t know what to [A]say since a twist of [D]fate
When it all broke [G]down
And the [Bm]story of us looks a [A]lot like a tragedy
[G]now, next chapter
[verse 3]
[A] [Bm] [D] [G]
[D]How’d we end up this [A]way?
See me nervously [G]pulling at my clothes
And trying to look [D]busy
And you’re doing your [A]best to avoid [G]me
[verse 4]
[D]I’m starting to think one [A]day I’ll tell the story of [G]us
How I was losing my mind when I saw you [D]here
But you held your [A]pride like you should have held [G]me
[verse 5]
[A]Oh, we’re scared to see the [Bm]ending
Why are we [G]pretending this is [D]nothing?
[G]I’d tell you I miss you but I don’t know how
[A]I’ve never heard silence quite this loud
[chorus]
[D]Now I’m standing [A]alone in a crowded [G]room
And we’re not [D]speaking
And I’m dying to [A]know is it killing [G]you
[G]Like it’s killing me?
[Bm]I don’t know what to [A]say since a twist of [D]fate
When it all broke [G]down
And the [Bm]story of us looks a [A]lot like a tragedy [G]now
[interlude]
[A] [Bm] [D] [G] [A] [Bm] [D] [G]
[verse 6]
[D]This is looking like [G]a contest
[G]Of who can act like they care less
[Bm]But I liked it better when [A]you were on my [G]side
[D]The battle’s in your hands [G]now
[G]But I would lay my armor down
If [Bm]you’d say you’d [A]rather love than [G]fight
[verse 7]
[G]So many things that you wish I knew
But the [A]story of us might be ending soon
[chorus]
[D]Now I’m standing alone
[A]In a crowded [G]room and [G]we’re not speaking
And I’m [D]dying to [A]know is it killing [G]you
Like it’s killing [G]me?
[Bm]I don’t know what to [A]say since a twist of [D]fate
When it all broke [G]down
And the [Bm]story of us
Looks a [A]lot like a tragedy [G]now, now, [D]now [A]
[Closing]
[G]And we’re not [D]speaking
And I’m dying to [A]know is it killing [G]you
[G]Like it’s killing me?
[Bm]I don’t know what to [A]say since a twist of [D]fate
‘Cause we’re go-ing [G]down
And the [Bm]story of us looks a [A]lot like a tragedy [G]now
How to play The Story Of Us on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Taylor Swift - The Story Of Us 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.
The Story Of Us uses these transitions most often: A → G (22), G → D (17), 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 A - Bm chord transition.
1. A → Bm chord transition
To move from A to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
2. Bm → D chord transition
To move from Bm to D;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 3.
3. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Bm → G chord transition
To move from Bm to G;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
The Story Of Us chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Story Of Us.
- The Story Of Us includes 118 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- The Story Of Us contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how The Story Of Us 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 → D: 29%
- A → G: 13%