Key: C#m · Capo: 4th fret · BPM: 125 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: F, Am, G, C, G/B, C/E · Strumming: D D DU U
[Intro] F Am G [Verse] F Am Lovin' him is like, drivin' a new Maserati G Down a dead end street F Am Faster than the wind, passionate as sin G Ended so suddenly F Loving him is like, tryin' to change your mind Am G Once you're already flying through the free fall F Am Like the colors in autumn so bright G N.C. Just before they lose it all [Chorus] F C Losing him was blue, like I'd never known G Missing him was dark grey, all alone F Am Forgetting him was like trying to know somebody G You never met F But loving him was red Am G Re ee ed, re ee ed, re ee ed F Lovin' him was red Am G Re ee ed, re ee ed, re ee ed [Verse] F Touching him was like, realizing Am all you ever wanted G Was right there in front of you F Memorizing him was as, easy as Am knowin' all the words G To your old favorite song F Fighting with him was like tryin' to solve a Am G Crossword and realizing there's no right answer F Am Regretting him was like wishing you never found out G That love could be that strong [Chorus] F C Losing him was blue, like I'd never known G Missing him was dark grey, all alone F Am Forgetting him was like trying to know somebody G You never met F But loving him was red Am G Re ee ed, re ee ed, oh red, re ee ed F Am Burnin' red, re ee ed, re ee ed G Re ee ed, [Bridge] F G Remembering him comes in flashbacks and echos Am G/B Tellin' myself it's time now gotta let go C F But moving on from him is impossible C/E G When I still see it all in my, head F Am G And burning red F Am G Burning was reeeeed [Chorus] F F F N.C. C C C N.C. Oh losing him was blue, like I'd never known G G G N.C. G G G Missing him was dark grey, all alone F Am Forgetting him was like tryin' to know somebody G You never met F Cause loving him was red Am G Yeah, yeah, red F Am G Oh Burning reeeeeeeed [Outro] F Am G And that's Why he's spinnin' 'round in my head F Comes back to me, burnin' red Am G Yeah, yeah F Am His love was like, drivin' a new Maserati G Down a dead end street.
Track Info
- Song: Red
- Artist: Taylor Swift
- Produced by Dann Huff, Nathan Chapman & Taylor Swift
- Album: Red
- Release Date: October 2, 2012
ℹ️ About This Song
On October 2, 2012, the track was released and produced by Dann Huff, Nathan Chapman & Taylor Swift. The track was written by Taylor Swift
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: C#m
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords: F, Am, G, C, G/B, C/E
- BPM: 125
- Suggested Strumming: D D DU U
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| F – 133211 Am – x02210 G – 320003 C – x32010 G/B – x20003 C/E – x32010 | F – 2010 Am – 2000 G – 0232 C – 0003 G/B – 0232 C/E – 0003 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Red in?
Red is in the key of C#m.
What chords do I need for Red?
You need F, Am, G, C, G/B, C/E to play Red by Taylor Swift.
Do I need a capo for Red?
Yes, place a capo on the 4th fret to play Red by Taylor Swift.
How hard is Red to play on guitar?
Red by Taylor Swift is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.