Taylor Swift - Shake It Off Chords

Standard Tuning
Capo 3

Intro: E

                E
I stay up too late
                   A
Got nothing in my brain
                    B
That's what people say
                    A
That's what people say
                  E
I go on too many dates
                       A
But I can't make them stay
                            B
At least that's what people say
                    A
That's what people say

                 E
But I keep cruising
                 A
Can't stop, won't stop moving
                 B
It's like I got this music
                                     A
In my mind, saying it's gonna be alright

             E
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
           A
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
       B
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
 A
Shake it off
       E
Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break
         A
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake  
      B
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
A
Shake it off, Shake it off

               E
I never miss a beat
                    A
I'm lighting on my feet
                           B
And that's what they don't see
                        A
That's what they don't see
                  E
I'm dancing on my own
                      A
I make the moves as I go
                            B
And that's what they don't know
                         A
That's what they don't know

                 E
But I keep cruising
                 A
Can't stop, won't stop moving
                 B
It's like I got this music
                                     A
In my mind, saying it's gonna be alright


             E
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
           A
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
       B
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
 A
Shake it off
       E
Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break
         A
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake  
      B
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
A
Shake it off, Shake it off

*muted guitar strums* 
Hey, hey, hey
Just think while you been getting down and out about the liars
And the dirty dirty cheats of the world
You could have been getting down to this sick beat

My ex man brought his new girlfriend
She's like oh my god
But I'm just gonna shake
And to the fella over there with the hella good hair
Won't you come on over baby we could shake, shake

                 E
But I keep cruising
                 A
Can't stop, won't stop moving
                 B
It's like I got this music
                                     A
In my mind, saying it's gonna be alright

             E
Cause the players gonna play, play, play
           A
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate
       B
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
 A
Shake it off
       E
Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break
         A
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake  
      B
Baby I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake
A
Shake it off, Shake it off




How to play "Shake It Off" on guitar by Taylor Swift:

Chords (with Capo on 3rd fret):
E: 022100
A: x02220
B: x24442

Structure:
Intro: E
Verse: E, A, B, A
Chorus: E, A, B, A

Strumming Pattern:
For the verses and chorus, use a down-down-up-down-up-down pattern.
Strum with energy to capture the upbeat and playful vibe of the song.

Breakdown:
Intro:
Start with E to set the tempo.
Verse:
E to A to B, then back to A.
Keep strumming upbeat to match the song’s rhythm.
Chorus:
E to A to B, then return to A.
Maintain strong downstrokes on each chord change for emphasis.
Muted Guitar Strums:
For the rap section, use muted strumming or palm muting to keep rhythm.
Transition smoothly back into the chorus.

Common Mistakes:
Capo Position: Ensure the capo is firmly placed on the 3rd fret.
Chord Switching: Practice moving quickly between E and B.

Song Facts:
"Shake It Off" is an upbeat, empowering song that celebrates confidence and fun.
Taylor Swift wrote it as a response to negativity, encouraging listeners to "shake it off."