Taylor Swift - Star Spangled Banner Chords

    D           Dsus
Oh, say, can you see, 
        D             A
           D          A
What so proudly we hail'd 
           Dsus           D
at the twilight's last gleaming?
               D                 Dsus
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, 
           D         A
thro' the perilous fight,
           D           A
O'er the ramparts we watch'd, 
           Dsus       D
were so gallantly streaming?
         D     Dsus
And the rockets' red glare, 
      A
the bombs bursting in air,
       D               A
Gave proof thro' the night 
           D              A
that our flag was still there.
   D              G
O say, does that star-spangled 
  Em        A
banner yet wave
          D           Dsus
O'er the land of the free 
         D       A   Dsus
and the home of the brave?




How to play "Star Spangled Banner" on guitar:

Key Chords Used:

D: xx0232
Dsus: xx0233
A: x02220
G: 320033
Em: 022000

Playing Style:
Strumming Pattern: For this version, use a slow, deliberate downstroke
for each chord. Aim to give each chord a full, ringing tone to match the
patriotic feel of the song.

Verse Progression:
Start with D and Dsus to play "Oh, say, can you see,".
Transition to A and back to D for "What so proudly we hail'd".
Return to Dsus and D to continue through the lyrics.

Chorus Progression:
For "And the rockets' red glare," move from D to Dsus, then to A.
Alternate between D and A to emphasize the "proof through the night".
End the chorus with G, Em, and A.

Tips:
Make sure to emphasize the transitions between D and A to capture
the changing dynamics of the melody.
Practice keeping each chord ringing clearly to ensure each word is accented.
Listen to renditions of the anthem to understand the rhythm and timing.

Song Facts:
The lyrics were written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.
The anthem has been performed by many artists in various styles, including
Taylor Swift, who offered a unique interpretation of this classic.