Love Story by Taylor Swift | Lyrics with Guitar Chords

Love Story by Taylor Swift was first released in 2008 as a single. “Love Story” is a captivating song by Taylor Swift that effortlessly weaves together elements of pop and country music.

Released in 2008 as the lead single from her album “Fearless,” the track tells a modern-day Romeo and Juliet-inspired tale of forbidden love. Interestingly, the song’s inspiration came to Swift after she encountered the phrase “Love Story” in a dream. Swift then co-wrote the song with Nathan Chapman, drawing on her own experiences and crafting a timeless narrative that resonates with listeners of all ages.

Taylor Swift then re-recorded the song in 2021 as part of her broader effort to regain control over her early music catalog. This move came after her original master recordings were sold to a third party, which meant she no longer owned the rights to the recordings of some of her first six albums. By re-recording these tracks, Taylor aimed to own the new versions, thus allowing her more control over how her music is used and ensuring she benefits financially from her work. “Love Story (Taylor’s Version)” was the first of these re-recordings to be released.

With its enchanting melody and relatable lyrics, “Love Story” became a chart-topping hit and solidified Taylor Swift’s position as a prominent storyteller in the music industry.

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Key of the Song:

The key of Love Story by Taylor Swift is D major.

Guitar Chords for Love Story by Taylor Swift

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Love Story by Taylor Swift – Lyrics with Chords

Capo 2
Intro: C  G  Am  F

C
We were both young when I first saw you.
F
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
Am          F
I’m standin’ there on a balcony in summer air.
 
C
See the lights, See the party, the ball gowns
F                         Am
See you make your way through the crowd and say “hello..”
      G
Little did I know
 
   F         G
That you were Romeo, you were throwin’ pebbles
       Am        C
And my daddy said, “Stay away from Juliet!”
       F
And I was cryin’ on the staircase 
 G        Am    C
Beggin’ you, “Please don’t go!” And I said
 
C
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.
G
I’ll be waiting, all there’s left to do is run.
Am
You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess
F        G    C
It’s a love story, baby, just say Yes.
 
C
So I sneak out to the garden to see you
F
We keep quiet, ’cause we’re dead if they knew
Am
So close your eyes
G
Escape this town for a little while, oh oh
 
F      G
‘Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter
   Am           C
And my daddy said, “Stay away from Juliet”
F
But you were everything to me
G      Am     C
I was beggin’ you, “Please don’t go!” And I said
 
Chorus

C
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.
G
I’ll be waiting, all there’s left to do is run.
Am
You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess
F        G    C
It’s a love story, baby, just say Yes.
 
C
Romeo, save me, they’re tryna tell me how to feel
G
This love is difficult, but it’s real
Am
Don’t be afraid, we’ll make it out of this mess
F       G        C
It’s a love story, baby, just say Yes.

Oh, oh-oh
 
           Am   F
I got tired of waiting
C           G
Wonderin’ if you were ever comin’ around
Am         F
My faith in you was fading…
             C     G
When I met you on the outskirts of town, and I said
 
C
Romeo, save me, I’ve been feeling so alone
G
I keep waiting for you, but you never come
Am
Is this in my head? I don’t know what to think
 F         G
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said
 
 D
Marry me, Juliet. You’ll never have to be alone.
  A
I love you and that’s all I really know!
  Bm
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
 G       A     D
It’s a love story, baby, just say Yes.

Oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh, oh

      G         D
‘Cause we were both young when I first saw you.

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