[Verse 1] Am G My only one C D My smoking gun Am G My eclipsed sun C D This has broken me down Am G My twisted knife C D My sleepless night Am G My winless fight C D This has frozen my ground [Chorus] Em D G Stood on the cliffside screaming, "Give me a reason" Em D G Your faithless love's the only hoax I believe in Am G C D Don't want no other shade of blue but you Am G C D No other sadness in the world would do [Verse 2] Am G My best laid plan C D Your sleight of hand Am G My barren land C D I am ash from your fire [Chorus] Em D G Stood on the cliffside screaming, "Give me a reason" Em D G Your faithless love's the only hoax I believe in Am G C D Don't want no other shade of blue but you Am G C D No other sadness in the world would do [Bridge] Am G C You know I left a part of me back in New York D Am You knew the hero died so what's the movie for? G C You knew it still hurts underneath my scars D From when they pulled me apart Am G C You knew the password so I let you in the door D Am You knew you won so what's the point of keeping score? G C You knew it still hurts underneath my scars D From when they pulled me apart Am But what you did was just as dark G C D (Ah, ah, ah) Am Darling, this was just as hard G C D As when they pulled me apart [Outro] G C My only one D G My kingdom come undone G C My broken drum D G You have beaten my heart Em Am D G Don't want no other shade of blue but you Em Am D G No other sadness in the world would do
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Track Info
- song: Hoax
- Artist: Taylor Swift
- Produced by Aaron Dessner
- Album: Folklore
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.
This single was released on 24th July 2020, produced by Aaron Dessner from the album Folklore. The song is written by Aaron Dessner & Taylor Swift. The song is on the G# key, to simplify the chords lets use a capo on the 1st fret.

Chords and Strumming Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: G#
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: G, Am, C, D, Em
- Suggested Strumming: D D D D
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Capo – 1st fret | Ukulele | No Capo |
|---|---|---|
| G – 320003 Am – x02210 C – x32010 D – xx0232 Em – 022000 | G – 0232 Am – 2000 C – 0003 D – 2220 Em – 0432 | Ab – 466544 Bbm – x13321 Db – x43121 Eb – xx1343 Fm – 133111 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is HOAX Chords – Taylor Swift for Guitar Piano & Ukulele in?
HOAX Chords – Taylor Swift for Guitar Piano & Ukulele is in the key of G#.
What chords do I need for HOAX Chords – Taylor Swift for Guitar Piano & Ukulele?
You need G, Am, C, D, Em to play HOAX Chords – Taylor Swift for Guitar Piano & Ukulele.
Do I need a capo for HOAX Chords – Taylor Swift for Guitar Piano & Ukulele?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play HOAX Chords – Taylor Swift for Guitar Piano & Ukulele.
How hard is HOAX Chords – Taylor Swift for Guitar Piano & Ukulele to play on guitar?
HOAX Chords – Taylor Swift for Guitar Piano & Ukulele is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.