[Intro] Bb Gm Eb D F [Verse 1] Bb Make sure nobody sees you leave Gm Eb Hood over your head, keep your eyes down D Tell your friends you're out for a run F You’ll be flushed when you return Bb Take the road less traveled by Gm Eb Tell yourself you can always stop D What started in beautiful rooms F Ends with meetings in parking lots [Chorus] D Eb And that's the thing about illicit affairs F And clandestine meetings and longing stares Bb Eb It's born from just one single glance F But it dies and it dies and it dies Bb A million little times [Verse 2] Bb Leave the perfume on the shelf Gm Eb That you picked out just for him D So you leave no trace behind F Like you don’t even exist Bb Take the words for what they are Gm Eb A dwindling, mercurial high D A drug that only worked F The first few hundred times [Chorus] Bb Eb And that's the thing about illicit affairs F And clandestine meetings and stolen stares Bb Eb They show their truth one single time F But they lie and they lie and they lie Bb A million little times [Verse 3] And you wanna scream Bb Don't call me "kid," don't call me "baby" Gm Look at this godforsaken mess that you made me Eb F You showed me colors you know I can't see with anyone else Bb Don't call me "kid," don't call me "baby" Gm Look at this idiotic fool that you made me Eb F You taught me a secret language I can't speak with anyone else Gm Eb Bb And you know damn well F Bb For you, I would ruin myself Bb A million little times
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Track Info
- Song: illicit affairs
- Artist: Taylor Swift
- Produced by Jack Antonoff & Taylor Swift
- Album: folklore
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This track is released on 24th July 2020 from the album Folklore, produced & written by Jack Antonoff & Taylor Swift. The guitar played by Evan Smith & Jack Antonoff. The song is on the Bb major Key. The song is easy to play with these simple chords as shown below.

Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: Bb(A#)
- Chords: Bb, Eb, D, F, Gm
- Suggested Strumming: D UDUDU D UDUDU
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| Bb – x13331 Eb – xx1343 D – xx0232 F – 133211 Gm – 355333 | Bb – 3211 Eb – 3331 D – 2220 F – 2010 Gm – 0231 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Taylor Swift – Illicit Affairs Chords for Guitar Piano & Ukulele in?
Taylor Swift – Illicit Affairs Chords for Guitar Piano & Ukulele is in the key of Bb.
What chords do I need for Taylor Swift – Illicit Affairs Chords for Guitar Piano & Ukulele?
You need Bb, Eb, D, F, Gm to play Taylor Swift – Illicit Affairs Chords for Guitar Piano & Ukulele.
Do I need a capo for Taylor Swift – Illicit Affairs Chords for Guitar Piano & Ukulele?
No capo is needed to play Taylor Swift – Illicit Affairs Chords for Guitar Piano & Ukulele.
How hard is Taylor Swift – Illicit Affairs Chords for Guitar Piano & Ukulele to play on guitar?
Taylor Swift – Illicit Affairs Chords for Guitar Piano & Ukulele is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.