WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - End Game Chords | Version #1
[Chorus: Taylor Swift & Future]
Fmaj7
I wanna be your endgame
Csus2 G
I wanna be your first string
Dm7
I wanna be your A-Team (whoa, whoa, whoa)
C N.C.
I wanna be your endgame, endgame
[Post-Chorus: Taylor Swift & Future]
Dm7
Big reputation, big reputation
Am7 G
Ooh, you and me, we got big reputations
Dm7
Ah, and you heard about me
C G
Ooh, I got some big enemies (yeah)
Dm7
Big reputation, big reputation
Am7 G
Ooh, you and me would be a big conversation,
Dm7
Ah (git-git) and I heard about you
C G
Ooh (yeah) you like the bad ones, too
[Verse 1: Future]
Dm7
You so dope, don't overdose
I’m so stoked, I need a toast
Am7 G
We do the most, I'm in the Ghost like I'm whippin’ a boat
Dm7
I got a reputation, girl, that don't precede me (yeah)
C G
I'm one call away whenever you need me (yeah)
Dm7
I'm in a G5 (yeah), come to the A-Side (yeah)
Am7 G
I got a bad boy persona, that's what they like (what they like)
Dm7
You love it, I love it, too 'cause you my type (you my type)
C G
You hold me down and I protect you with my life
[Pre-Chorus: Taylor Swift & Future]
Fmaj7
I don't wanna touch you, I don't wanna be
Em7
Just another ex-love, you don’t wanna see
Dm7
I don’t wanna miss you (I don't wanna miss you)
Em7
Like the other girls do
Fmaj7
I don’t wanna hurt you, I just wanna be
Em7
Drinking on a beach with you all over me
Dm7
I know what they all say (I know what they all say)
Em7
But I ain't tryna play
[Chorus: Taylor Swift & Future]
Fmaj7
I wanna be your endgame
Csus2 G
I wanna be your first string
Dm7
I wanna be your A-Team (whoa, whoa, whoa)
C N.C.
I wanna be your endgame, endgame
[Verse 2: Ed Sheeran]
Dm7
Knew her when I was young
Am7
Reconnected when we were little bit older, both sprung
G
I got issues and chips on both of my shoulders
Dm7
Reputation precedes me, in rumors, I'm knee-deep
C G
The truth is, it's easier to ignore it, believe me
Dm7
Even when we’d argue, we'd not do it for long
Am7 G
And you understand the good and bad end up in the song
Dm7
For all your beautiful traits and the way you do it with ease
C N.C.
For all my flaws, paranoia, and insecurities
Dm7
I've made mistakes and made some choices, that's hard to deny
Am7 G
After the storm, something was born on the 4th of July
Dm7
I've passed days without fun, this endgame is the one
C N.C.
With four words on the tip of my tongue, I'll never say it
[Pre-Chorus: Taylor Swift & Future]
Fmaj7
I don't wanna touch you, I don't wanna be
Em7
Just another ex-love, you don’t wanna see
Dm7
I don’t wanna miss you (I don't wanna miss you)
Em7
Like the other girls do
Fmaj7
I don’t wanna hurt you, I just wanna be
Em7
Drinking on a beach with you all over me
Dm7
I know what they all say (yeah)
Em7
But I ain't tryna play
[Chorus: Taylor Swift & Future]
Fmaj7
I wanna be your endgame
Csus2 G
I wanna be your first string
Dm7
I wanna be your A-Team
C G
I wanna be your endgame, endgame
[Post-Chorus: Taylor Swift & Future]
Dm7
Big reputation, big reputation
Am7 G
Ooh, you and me, we got big reputations
Dm7
Ah, and you heard about me
C G
Ooh, I got some big enemies (hey)
Dm7
Big reputation, big reputation
Am7 G
Ooh, you and me would be a big conversation,
Dm7
Ah and I heard about you
C G
Ooh you like the bad ones, too
[Verse 3: Taylor Swift]
Dm7
I hit you like bang, we tried to forget it, but we just couldn't
Am7 G
And I bury hatchets, but I keep maps of where I put 'em
Dm7
Reputation precedes me, they told you I'm crazy
C N.C.
I swear I don't love the drama, it loves me
Dm7
And I can't let you go, your hand prints on my soul
Am7 G
It's like your eyes are liquor, it's like your body is gold
Dm7
You've been calling my bluff on all my usual tricks
C N.C.
So here's the truth from my red lips
[Chorus: Taylor Swift, Future, & Ed Sheeran]
Fmaj7
I wanna be your endgame (endgame)
Csus2 G
I wanna be your first string (me and you, first string)
Dm7
I wanna be your A-Team (be your A-Team now, A-Team)
C G
I wanna be your endgame, endgame
Fmaj7
I wanna be your endgame (oh, I do)
Csus2 G
I wanna be your first string (first string)
Dm7
I wanna be your A-Team (A-Team)
C N.C.
I wanna be your endgame, endgame
How to play "End Game" by Taylor Swift on guitar
Chord Structure and Strumming:
- Use a consistent strumming pattern of down-down-up-up-down-up.
- This song features chords like Fmaj7, Csus2, G, Dm7, Am7, and Em7,
which give a rich texture to the accompaniment.
Capo and Tuning:
- No capo is needed for this version. Standard tuning works well with
the chords provided.
Verse and Chorus Dynamics:
- Maintain a medium dynamic level in the verses to support the vocals
without overpowering them.
- Increase the intensity slightly in the chorus to match the rise in
the song’s energy, emphasizing "I wanna be your endgame."
Transition Tips:
- Practice the transitions between the complex chords, especially
Fmaj7 to Csus2 and Dm7 to Em7. These changes are crucial for maintaining
the song's flow.
- The transition from Dm7 to Csus2 in the chorus is particularly
impactful and should be executed smoothly.
Pre-Chorus and Bridge:
- Soften your strumming in the pre-chorus and bridge to allow the
lyrics to stand out, focusing on the emotional depth of the song.
- Use a lighter touch on Em7 to add a sense of vulnerability.
Common Mistakes:
- Not giving enough attention to the rhythm and syncopation in the
strumming pattern can lead to a less groovy feel, which is essential
in this song.
- Rushing through the chord changes, especially in the faster-paced
chorus and post-chorus sections. Keep tempo steady.
Outro Approach:
- As the song concludes, maintain the chord intensity but gradually
reduce the strumming speed to bring a soft end to the performance.
Lyrics Overview:
"End Game" is about aspiring to be someone’s ultimate choice or
"endgame," with themes of ambition and vulnerability woven through
discussions of reputation and relationships. It’s a call to be the
most important person in someone's life amidst complex social dynamics.