Key: C · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, Dm, Em, F, G, G/B, Am,
[Intro] C [Verse 1] F C Am Fatefully, I tried to pick my battles G 'til the battle picked me F C Am Misery, like the war of words G I shouted in my sleep F C And you passed right by Am G I was in the alley, surrounded on all sides F C The knife cuts both ways Am If the shoe fits, walk in it G 'til your high heels break [Chorus] F C And I fell from the pedestal Am Right down the rabbit hole G Long story short, it was a bad time F C Pushed from the precipices Am Clung to the nearest lips G Long story short, it was the wrong guy F C Now I'm all about you Am G I'm all about you, ah C F G Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah C I'm all about you, ah F Em C Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 2] F C Am G Actually, I always felt I must look better in the rear view F C Am Missing me, at the golden gates G they once held the keys to F C When I dropped my sword Am G I threw it in the bushes and knocked on your door F C And we live in peace Am G/B But if someone comes at us, this time, I'm ready [Chorus] F C 'Cause I fell from the pedestal Am Right down the rabbit hole G Long story short, it was a bad time F C Pushed from the precipices Am Clung to the nearest lips G Long story short, it was the wrong guy F C Now I'm all about you Am G I'm all about you, ah C F G Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah C I'm all about you [Bridge] Am G/B Dm No more keepin' score Am Now I just keep you warm (Keep you warm) G/B Dm No more tug of war F Am Now I just know there's more (Know there's more) G/B Dm No more keepin' score Am Now I just keep you warm (Keep you warm) Am Em F And my waves meet your shore G Ever and evermore [Verse 3] F C Am G Past me, I wanna tell you not to get lost in these petty things F C Am Your nemeses, will defeat themselves G before you get the chance to swing F C And he's passing by Am G Rare as the glimmer of a comet in the sky F C And he feels like home Am G If the shoe fits, walk in it everywhere you go [Chorus] C F And I fell from the pedestal G Right down the rabbit hole C Long story short, it was a bad time F Pushed from the precipices Em Climbed right back up the cliff C Long story short, I survived F G Now I'm all about you, ah C I'm all about you, ah F Em I'm all about you, ah C I'm all about you, ah F Em Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah C I'm all about you F G Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah C I'm all about you [Outro] F C Am G F C Long story short, it was a bad time Am G N.C. Long story short, I survived
Long Story Short Track Info
- Song: Long Story Short
- Artist: Taylor Swift
- Produced by Aaron Dessner
- Album: Evermore (Deluxe Edition)
- Release Date: December 11, 2020
ℹ️ About This Song
Aaron Dessner produced this single, released on the 11th of December 2020. The track is written by Aaron Dessner & Taylor Swift. The key of the track is C major.

Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: C
- Chords: C, Dm, Em, F, G, G/B, Am,
- Suggested Strumming:
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| C – x32010 Dm – xx0231 Em – 022000 F – 133211 G – 320003 G/B – x20003 Am – x02210 | C – 0003 Dm – 2210 Em – 0402 F – 2010 G – 0232 G/B – 0232 Am – 2100 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Taylor Swift – Long Story Short Chords in?
Taylor Swift – Long Story Short Chords is in the key of C.
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What chords do I need for Taylor Swift – Long Story Short Chords?
You need C, Dm, Em, F, G, G/B, Am, to play Taylor Swift – Long Story Short Chords.
Do I need a capo for Taylor Swift – Long Story Short Chords?
No capo is needed to play Taylor Swift – Long Story Short Chords.
How hard is Taylor Swift – Long Story Short Chords to play on guitar?
Taylor Swift – Long Story Short Chords is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.