Taylor Swift - Safe And Sound Ukulele

[Verse 1: Taylor Swift]
Am                          Em
I remember tears streaming down your face
         F                     C
When I said I'll never let you go
Am                      Em
When all those shadows almost killed your
F     C
light
Am          Em               F
I remember you said, "Don't leave me here
C
alone"
Am                       Em
But all that's dead and gone and passed
F
tonight
 
 
[Chorus: Taylor Swift with Joy Williams of the Civil Wars backup]
 
F                C
Just close your eyes
     G             F
The sun is going down
             C
You'll be alright
    G                F
No one can hurt you now
              C
Come morning light
 G                F   G    Am
You and I'll be safe and sound
 
 
[Verse 2: Taylor Swift with John Paul White of the Civil Wars backup]
Am                   Em
Don't you dare look out your window
F                         C
Darling, everything's on fire
Am                    Em              F   C
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Am      Em       F   C
Hold on to this lullaby
Am                Em      F
Even when (the) music's gone
Am
Gone
 
 
[Chorus]
 F                C
Just close your eyes
     G             F
The sun is going down
              C
You'll be alright
 G                   F
No one can hurt you now
                C
Come morning light
 G                F   G    Am
You and I'll be safe and sound
 
 
[Bridge: Taylor Swift with the Civil Wars backup]
  Am
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh, oh
 
 
[Chorus]
  F              C
Just close your eyes
  F          C
You'll be alright
  F            C
Come morning light
  G              F    G    Am
You and I'll be safe and sound
 
 
[Outro: Taylor Swift with the Civil Wars backup]
 
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh oh oh




How to play "Safe and Sound" on ukulele by Taylor Swift:

Chords:
Am: 2000
Em: 0432
F: 2010
C: 0003
G: 0232

Structure:
Verse 1: Am, Em, F, C
Chorus: F, C, G, F

Strumming Pattern:
Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for most parts.
Play gently to maintain the song's haunting and soothing vibe.

Breakdown:
Verse 1:
Am to Em to F to C.
Strum softly to capture the song's emotional depth.
Chorus:
F to C to G to F.
Focus on steady strumming to build a comforting atmosphere.
Verse 2:
Same chord progression as Verse 1: Am, Em, F, C.
Bridge:
Stay on Am to create a lingering, ethereal feeling.

Common Mistakes:
Strumming Rhythm: Keep strumming consistent and gentle throughout.
Chord Switching: Practice moving smoothly between Am and Em.

Song Facts:
"Safe and Sound" is a collaboration between Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars for
"The Hunger Games" soundtrack. Its lyrics convey a theme of protection in times of despair.