WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Safe And Sound Ukulele | Version #1
[Verse 1: Taylor Swift]
Am Em
I remember tears streaming down your face
F C
When I said I'll never let you go
Am Em
When all those shadows almost killed your
F C
light
Am Em F
I remember you said, "Don't leave me here
C
alone"
Am Em
But all that's dead and gone and passed
F
tonight
[Chorus: Taylor Swift with Joy Williams of the Civil Wars backup]
F C
Just close your eyes
G F
The sun is going down
C
You'll be alright
G F
No one can hurt you now
C
Come morning light
G F G Am
You and I'll be safe and sound
[Verse 2: Taylor Swift with John Paul White of the Civil Wars backup]
Am Em
Don't you dare look out your window
F C
Darling, everything's on fire
Am Em F C
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Am Em F C
Hold on to this lullaby
Am Em F
Even when (the) music's gone
Am
Gone
[Chorus]
F C
Just close your eyes
G F
The sun is going down
C
You'll be alright
G F
No one can hurt you now
C
Come morning light
G F G Am
You and I'll be safe and sound
[Bridge: Taylor Swift with the Civil Wars backup]
Am
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oh, oh
[Chorus]
F C
Just close your eyes
F C
You'll be alright
F C
Come morning light
G F G Am
You and I'll be safe and sound
[Outro: Taylor Swift with the Civil Wars backup]
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh oh oh
How to play "Safe and Sound" on ukulele by Taylor Swift:
Chords:
Am: 2000
Em: 0432
F: 2010
C: 0003
G: 0232
Structure:
Verse 1: Am, Em, F, C
Chorus: F, C, G, F
Strumming Pattern:
Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for most parts.
Play gently to maintain the song's haunting and soothing vibe.
Breakdown:
Verse 1:
Am to Em to F to C.
Strum softly to capture the song's emotional depth.
Chorus:
F to C to G to F.
Focus on steady strumming to build a comforting atmosphere.
Verse 2:
Same chord progression as Verse 1: Am, Em, F, C.
Bridge:
Stay on Am to create a lingering, ethereal feeling.
Common Mistakes:
Strumming Rhythm: Keep strumming consistent and gentle throughout.
Chord Switching: Practice moving smoothly between Am and Em.
Song Facts:
"Safe and Sound" is a collaboration between Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars for
"The Hunger Games" soundtrack. Its lyrics convey a theme of protection in times of despair.