Taylor Swift - The Lucky One Chords

Standard Tuning
No Capo


Chords:

E:     022100
C#m:   x46654
A:     x02220
B:     x24442

(To make it easier put a capo on the 2nd fret and replace the chords by D, Bm, G & 
A or put a capo on the 4th fret and play C, Am, F & G)


 Intro:    E


E
 New to town with a made up name 
        C#m
 In the angel city chasing fortune and fame
          A                                   E
 And the camera flashes make it look like a dream
E
 You had it figured out since you were in school
     C#m
 Everybody loves pretty everybody loves cool
    A                                    E     (B)
 So overnight you look like a sixties' queen

          A
 Another name goes up in lights
                        B
 Like diamonds in the sky


  E                                   
 And they'll tell you now 
             B
 You're the lucky one
  A
 Yeah they'll tell you now 

 You're the lucky one
      E 
 But can you tell me now 
             B         A           E
 You're the lucky one  oh oh ohhh

 
           E
 Now it's big black cars and Riviera views
          C#m
 And your lover in the foyer doesn't even know you
           A                                         E    (B)
 And your secrets end up splashed on the news front page

           E
 And they tell you that you're lucky

 But you're so confused
           C#m
 Cause you don't feel pretty you just feel used
      A                                          E     (B)
 And all the young things line up to take your place

          A
 Another name goes up in lights
                                    B
 You wonder if you'll make it out alive

 
  E                                   
 And they'll tell you now 
             B
 You're the lucky one
  A
 Yeah they'll tell you now 

 You're the lucky one
      E 
 But can you tell me now 
             B         A           
 You're the lucky one  oh oh ohhh

 E    B    A        E    B    A        E     
 

           E
 It was a few years later I showed up here
          C#m
 And they still tell the legend of how you disappeared
           A                                                E    (B)
 How they took the money and your dignity and got the hell out
E
 They say you bought a bunch of land somewhere
         C#m
 Chose the Rose Garden over Madison Square
         A                                  E    (B)
 And it took some time but I understand it now
 
               A
 Cause now my name is up in lights
                         B
 But I think you got it right

 
  E                                   
 Let me tell you now 
             B
 You're the lucky one
  A
 Let me tell you now 

 You're the lucky one
  E 
 Let me tell you now 
             B         A           
 You're the lucky one  oh oh ohhh

  E                                   
 Yeah they'll tell you now 
             B
 You're the lucky one
  A
 Yeah they'll tell you now 

 You're the lucky one
      E 
 But can you tell me now 
             B         A           E     B     A
 You're the lucky one  oh oh ohhh




How to play "The Lucky One" by Taylor Swift on guitar:
Standard Tuning without a capo.

Chord Progression and Finger Positions:
E: 022100
C#m: x46654 (barre chord)
A: x02220
B: x24442 (barre chord)

Alternative Capo Version:
Use a capo on the 2nd fret and replace:
E with D: xx0232
C#m with Bm: x24432
A with G: 320003
B with A: x02220

Intro:
E (let ring)
Verse 1:
Start with E for "New to town with a made up name".
Switch to C#m and then A before ending with E.
Chorus:
E to B for "And they'll tell you now, you're the lucky one".
Move to A before returning to E.
Verse 2:
Follow the same progression as Verse 1 with E, C#m, A, and E.
Bridge:
Begin with A before moving to B for "Another name goes up in lights".
Final Chorus:
Repeat the chorus progression with E, B, A, and E.
Outro:
E, B, A repeatedly before ending with E.

Strumming Pattern:
Use a down-up pattern with emphasis on downstrokes.
Keep the strumming pattern upbeat and flowing to match the song's lively rhythm.

Tips:
Practice transitioning between C#m and A for smooth changes.
Play the barre chords with firm pressure for clarity.

Common Mistakes:
Misplacing fingers on C#m or B due to insufficient pressure.
Rushing the strumming pattern and losing the song's rhythm.

Song Facts:
"The Lucky One" reflects the challenges of fame and longing for a simpler life.
The song contrasts perceived luck with personal struggles.