How to Play Out of the Woods Chords by Taylor Swift on Guitar
“Out of the Woods” is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, released as the sixth single from her fifth studio album, 1989, in 2015. The song was co-written and co-produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff, the lead guitarist of the indie rock band Fun. The song is a synth-pop and indie rock track that describes the anxiety and uncertainty of a relationship that is constantly on the edge of falling apart.
If you want to learn how to play “Out of the Woods” by Taylor Swift on guitar, you will need to know some basic chords, strumming patterns, and capo positions. In this article, we will show you how to play the song in three different versions: the original version, the acoustic version, and the cover version by Ryan Adams.
Chords
[Intro] C Oh o oh, oh o oh, oh o oh, oh o oh G Oh o oh, oh o oh, oh o oh [Verse] C G Looking at it now it all seems so simple Am F We were lying on your couch, I remember C G You took a Polaroid of us, then discovered Am The rest of the world was black and white F But we were in screaming color F And I remember thinking [Chorus] C Are we out of the woods yet? C Are we out of the woods yet? C Are we out of the woods yet? G Are we out of the woods? G Are we in the clear yet? G Are we in the clear yet? G Are we in the clear yet? Am In the clear yet? Good Am Are we out of the woods yet? Am Are we out of the woods yet? Am Are we out of the woods yet? F Are we out of the woods? F Are we in the clear yet? F Are we in the clear yet? F Are we in the clear yet? C In the clear yet? Good (Oh o oh, oh o oh, oh o oh Are we out of the woods) [Verse] C G Looking at it now, last December Am We were built to fall apart F And fall back together (back together) C Ooh your necklace hanging from my neck C The night we couldn't quite forget G When we decided, we decided Am To move the furniture so we could dance Am Baby like we stood a chance F Two paper airplanes flying, flying, flying F And I remember thinking [Chorus] C Are we out of the woods yet? C Are we out of the woods yet? C Are we out of the woods yet? G Are we out of the woods? G Are we in the clear yet? G Are we in the clear yet? G Are we in the clear yet? Am In the clear yet? Good Am Are we out of the woods yet? Am Are we out of the woods yet? Am Are we out of the woods yet? F Are we out of the woods? F Are we in the clear yet? F Are we in the clear yet? F Are we in the clear yet? C In the clear yet? Good (Oh o oh, oh o oh, oh o oh Are we out of the woods) [Verse] C Remember when you hit the brakes too soon G 20 stitches in the hospital room G When you started crying baby I did too Am When the sun came up I was looking at you Am Remember when we couldn't take the heat F I walked out saying I'm setting you free F The monsters turned out to be just trees C When the sun came up you were looking at me [Chorus] G You were looking at me, oh Am You were looking at me Am Are we out of the woods yet? Am Are we out of the woods yet? Am Are we out of the woods yet? Am Are we out of the woods yet? F I remember F Are we in the clear yet? F Are we in the clear yet? F Are we in the clear yet? F Oh I remember [Chorus] C Are we out of the woods yet? C Are we out of the woods yet? C Are we out of the woods yet? G Are we out of the woods? G Are we in the clear yet? G Are we in the clear yet? G Are we in the clear yet? Am In the clear yet? Good Am Are we out of the woods yet? Am Are we out of the woods yet? Am Are we out of the woods yet? F Are we out of the woods? F Are we in the clear yet? F Are we in the clear yet? F Are we in the clear yet? C In the clear yet? Good C Are we out of the woods yet? C Are we out of the woods yet? C Are we out of the woods yet? G Are we out of the woods? G Are we in the clear yet? G Are we in the clear yet? G Are we in the clear yet? Am In the clear yet? Good Am Are we out of the woods yet? Am Are we out of the woods yet? Am Are we out of the woods yet? F Are we out of the woods? F Are we in the clear yet? F Are we in the clear yet? F Are we in the clear yet? C (once) In the clear yet? Good
The Original Version
The original version of “Out of the Woods” by Taylor Swift is in the key of G major and uses four chords throughout the song: G, D, Em, and C. The song has a moderate tempo of 92 beats per minute and a 4/4 time signature. The strumming pattern is down-down-up-up-down-up for each chord.
To play the song in the original key, you will need to put a capo on the sixth fret of your guitar. This will make the chords sound higher and match the pitch of Swift’s voice. Alternatively, you can transpose the chords down one step to F major and play without a capo. The chords for F major are F, C, Dm, and Bb.
Here are the chord diagrams for G major and F major:
G: 320003 D: xx0232 Em: 022000 C: x32010
F: 133211 C: x32010 Dm: xx0231 Bb: x13331
You can find the lyrics and chord progression for the original version here.
The Acoustic Version
The acoustic version of “Out of the Woods” by Taylor Swift is a stripped-down version that features only Swift’s voice and guitar. The acoustic version is in the same key as the original version (G major) and uses the same chords (G, D, Em, and C). However, the strumming pattern is different and more varied. You can watch Swift perform the acoustic version here.
To play the acoustic version, you will need to follow Swift’s strumming pattern, which changes depending on the part of the song. For example, in the verses, she strums down-down-down-down-up for each chord, while in the chorus, she strums down-down-up-down-up for each chord. You can also add some palm muting and percussive hits to create more dynamics and rhythm.
Here are some tips on how to play the acoustic version:
- Use a capo on the sixth fret to match Swift’s pitch.
- Use your thumb to mute the low E string when playing G and C chords.
- Use your index finger to mute the high E string when playing D and Em chords.
- Use your palm to lightly touch the strings near the bridge when strumming down to create a muted sound.
- Use your wrist to flick the strings when strumming up to create a bright sound.
- Use your palm or fingers to hit the body of your guitar between strums to create a percussive sound.
The Cover Version by Ryan Adams
The cover version of “Out of the Woods” by Ryan Adams is a rock version that features electric guitars, drums, bass, keyboards, and vocals. The cover version is in a different key than the original version (C major) and uses different chords (C, G, Am, and F). The song has a faster tempo of 120 beats per minute and a 4/4 time signature. The strumming pattern is down-down-down-up-down-up for each chord.
To play the cover version by Ryan Adams, you will need to put a capo on the sixth fret of your guitar. This will make the chords sound higher and match the pitch of Adams’ voice. Alternatively, you can transpose the chords up one step to D major and play without a capo. The chords for D major are D, A, Bm, and G.
Here are the chord diagrams for C major and D major:
C: x32010 G: 320003 Am: x02210 F: 133211
D: xx0232 A: x02220 Bm: x24432 G: 320003
You can find the lyrics and chord progression for the cover version by Ryan Adams here.
Conclusion
“Out of the Woods” by Taylor Swift is a popular song that can be played on guitar in different ways. You can choose to play the original version, the acoustic version, or the cover version by Ryan Adams, depending on your preference and skill level. The song is a great way to practice your chords, strumming, and capo skills, as well as to express your emotions and creativity. Have fun playing “Out of the Woods” by Taylor Swift on guitar
