[Intro] C C D [Verse 1] Bm C C D Bm The way I woke up was old C C D Was all F**king choke Bm C C D Bm And it ain't easier after a week C C D Were on a long byway standing still [Chorus] Bm C G Well, if you cannot tell Em I'll tell you right away C If I'll stay a spell, G or if I cannot stay I am less at ease, Em not the best at these C See the forest trees, call G what's these what's these [Bridge] C D Bm C What's these [Verse ] C D Bm Hey Madeline, thanks C For to case out the fog, D for Jennifer Bm Seems she needed you badly C G So I beg on knees [Chorus] Em Can we share IDs? C Will you always need? G We have common needs We can sure depleµte Em We can be replete C Address table needs G It is swift your speed [Verse 3] G Em C G The way I wake up now, is a brand new way Em And no it ain't that way, C G like it was before [Bridge] C D Bm C G So I cannot leave [Chorus] Em Yes I must here stay C Cause I know what's good G And I'll die that way No I cannot seem Em To get a moment's peace C If there's a man like me G His birch ain't my tree [Bridge] G Em C G Em C [Verse 4] G G Em The way I woke up now C G Is a brand new way Em C G It ain't what it was before [Outro] G Em C G C D Bm C D Bm C D Bm C G Em C G Em C G Em C G Em C G
On the 27th of August 2021, the track was released. The track is written by Bryan Devendorf, Justin Vernon & Aaron Dessner

Track Info
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
This song uses a capo. The Kyser Quick-Change is the industry-standard one-handed capo — snap it on and change keys in seconds.
- Song: Birch
- Artist: Big Red Machine feat. Taylor Swift
- Produced by Aaron Dessner
- Album: How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?
- Released Date: 27 August 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key:
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: C, D, Bm, G, Em
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C – x32010 D – xx0232 Bm – x24432 G – 320003 Em – 022000 | C – 0003 D – 2220 Bm – 4222 G – 0232 Em – 0402 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Birch in?
Birch is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for Birch?
You need C, D, Bm, G, Em to play Birch by Big Red Machine feat. Taylor Swift.
Do I need a capo for Birch?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Birch by Big Red Machine feat. Taylor Swift.
How hard is Birch to play on guitar?
Birch by Big Red Machine feat. Taylor Swift is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.