Key: Eb · Capo: 1st fret · BPM: 89 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Em, D, A, G, F#m, F#7, F#
[Intro] N.C. Don't you dare say that you'll braid my hair, babe N.C. If you don't really care Em You wanted me sadder, you wanted me sadder D Fishtail, what's the matter? A G Ah-ah, ah, ah-ah [Verse] Em Skippin' rope in the bayou, bayou D Slip softly in terrain A Not that smart, but G I've got things to say Em Palm trees in black and white D I like to watch them sway A G You're so funny, I wish I could Em skinny-dip inside your mind [Pre-Chorus] D Lately, I've been thinkin' A about how things used to be G Swingin' in a nightgown underneath Em the old oak tree D Almost Victorian with you, A you can talk to me N.C. But, lately, I can see [Chorus] N.C. You wanted me sadder, Em D you wanted me sadder (Baby) G A Can't you see it? Em For me, you are the one D And if I'm not the one for you G F#m Don't you say it Em I was on the stairs D Ella Fitzgerald in the air Feelin' hella rare G Baby, if you care Baby, don't you dare say F#7 You'll braid my hair, babe Em D Don't you dare say that you'll braid my hair, babe G If you don't really care A You wanted me sadder [Verse] Em Dancin' there in the hot, hot sun D I know that we've got problems A Em I plan to address them another day Em Palm trees in black and white D I see in technicolor A Em Maybe I'll take my glasses off so Em I stop painting red flags green [Pre-Chorus] Em D Lately, I've been sunnin' in the G L.A. riverbed A Wearin' nothin' but the Em summer bruises on my knees D I like how you talk, how you speak, G how you look at me D But, lately, I can see [Chorus] Em You wanted me sadder (Baby) D You wanted me sadder D You wanted me sadder G Can't you see it? Em For me, you are the one D And if I'm not the one for you G Don't just say it Em I was on the stairs D Ella Fitzgerald in the air Feelin' hella rare G Baby, if you care Baby, don't you dare say F# You'll braid my hair, see Em Baby, if you care, then (Don't you dare say that you'll braid my hair, see) D Baby, don't you dare say G D That you really care Em D Don't you dare say that you'll braid my hair G When you get home tonight F# And if you don't really care Em D Yeah, don't you dare say that you'll braid my hair, babe G If you don't really care, see F# Don't you braid my hair Em D G If you're not coming home to me [Outro] D You want someone sadder Em Skippin' rope in the bayou, bayou D Slip softly in terrain G I'm not that smart D But I've got things to say
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ℹ️ About This Song
On the 10th of March 2023, the track was released. The track was written by Lana Del Rey, AK (DEU), Jack Antonoff & Ann Tomberlin.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Eb
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: Em, D, A, G, F#m, F#7, F#
- BPM: 89
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
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Track Info
- Song: Fishtail
- Artist: Lana Del Rey
- Written by Lana Del Rey, AK (DEU), Jack Antonoff & Ann Tomberlin
- Produced by Jack Antonoff & Lana Del Rey
- Album: Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd
- Released Date: 10 March 2023
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Fishtail in?
Fishtail is in the key of Eb.
What chords do I need for Fishtail?
You need Em, D, A, G, F#m, F#7, F# to play Fishtail by Lana Del Rey.
Do I need a capo for Fishtail?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Fishtail by Lana Del Rey.
How hard is Fishtail to play on guitar?
Fishtail by Lana Del Rey is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.