Key: G Β· BPM: 116 Β· Difficulty: Intermediate Β· Chords: C, G, Em, D, D(add11)
[Intro] G [Verse] G C I know that you like me Em And it's kinda frightening D standing here waiting, waiting G C And I became hypnotized by Em D freckles and bright eyes, tongue tied [Pre-Chorus] G C Em D But now you're so far away and I'm down feeling G C like a face in the crowd Em D I'm reaching for you, terrified [Chorus] G C Cause you could be the one that I love Em D I could be the one that you dream of G C A message in a bottle is all I can do Em D Standing here, hoping it gets to you G C You could be the one that I keep, and I Em D Could be the reason you can't sleep at night G C A message in a bottle is all I can do Em D N.C. Standing here, hoping it gets to you [Verse] G C These days I'm restless Em D Workdays are endless, look how you made me, made me G C But time moves faster, Em D replaying your laughter, disaster [Pre-Chorus] G C Em D Cause now you're so far away and I'm down feeling G C like a face in the crowd Em D I'm reaching for you, terrified [Chorus] G C Cause you could be the one that I love Em D I could be the one that you dream of G C A message in a bottle is all I can do Em D Standing here, hoping it gets to you G C You could be the one that I keep, and I Em D Could be the reason you can't sleep at night G C A message in a bottle is all I can do Em D Standing here, hoping it gets to you [Bridge] C D(add11) How is it in London? C D(add11) Where were you while I'm wonderin' C If I'll ever see you again? G C Em D G C You could be the one that I love, mmm Em D And now I'm standing here, hoping it gets to you [Chorus] G C Cause you could be the one that I love Em D I could be the one that you dream of G C A message in a bottle is all I can do Em D Standing here, hoping it gets to you (it gets to you) G C You could be the one that I keep, and I Em D Could be the reason you can't sleep at night (I can't sleep at night) G C A message in a bottle is all I can do (yeah, yeah) Em D Standing here, hoping it gets to you (yeah, yeah) [Outro] G C Em You could be the one that I love D G C You could be the one that I love, my love Em D N.C. And now I'm standing, here hoping this gets to you
βΉοΈ About This Song
On the 12th of November 2021, the track was released. The track was written by Shellback, Max Martin & Taylor Swift. The track is from the album Red (Taylorβs Version)

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- Song: Message In A Bottle
- Artist: Taylor Swift
- Produced by ELVIRA & Shellback
- Album: Red (Taylorβs Version)
- Released Date: 12 November 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Chords: C, G, Em, D, D(add11)
- BPM: 116
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C β x32010 G β 320003 Em β 022000 D β xx0232 D(add11) β x54233 | C β 0003 G β 0232 Em β 0402 D β 2220 D(add11) β 0220 |
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Message In A Bottle in?
Message In A Bottle is in the key of G.
What chords do I need for Message In A Bottle?
You need C, G, Em, D, D(add11) to play Message In A Bottle by Taylor Swift.
Do I need a capo for Message In A Bottle?
No capo is needed to play Message In A Bottle by Taylor Swift.
How hard is Message In A Bottle to play on guitar?
Message In A Bottle by Taylor Swift is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.