Chords for Teardrops on My Guitar: Play Taylor Swift on Ukulele

“Teardrops on My Guitar” by Taylor Swift is a timeless classic, beloved for its heartfelt lyrics and catchy melody. For ukulele players, this song is surprisingly accessible and fun to learn. This guide provides you with the ukulele chords to play “Teardrops on My Guitar”, allowing you to strum along to this iconic tune. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced ukulele player, you’ll find these chords easy to follow and get started with.

Teardrops on My Guitar Ukulele Chords

Here are the chords you’ll need to play “Teardrops on My Guitar” on your ukulele, presented alongside the lyrics for easy learning:

C         Am        F         G
Drew looks at me, I fake a smile so he won't see
C         Am        F         G
That I want and I'm needing, everything that we should be
Am        F
I'll bet she's beautiful, that girl he talks about
C         G
And she's got everything that I have to live without

C         Am        F         G
Drew talks to me, I laugh cause it's so damn funny
C         Am        F         G
That I can't even see, anyone when he's with me
Am        F
He says he's so in love, he's finally got it right
C         G
I wonder if he knows he's all I think about at night

Chorus:
C         G
He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
Am        F
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star
C         G         Am        F
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do

C         Am        F         G
Drew walks by me, can he tell that I can't breathe?
C         Am        F         G
And there he goes so perfectly The kind of flawless I wish I could be
Am        F
She'd better hold him tight, give him all her love
C         G
Look in those beautiful eyes, and know she lucky cause

Repeat Chorus

Am        F
So I drive home alone, as I turn off the light
C         G
I put his picture down and maybe get some sleep tonight

Alt. Chorus:
C         G
Cause he's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
Am        F
The only one who's got enough of me to break my heart
C         G         Am        F
He's the song in the car I keep singing, don't know why I do
C         G
He's the time, taken up, but there's never enough
Am        F
He's all I need to fall into

These simple chords – C, Am, F, and G – are the foundation of “Teardrops on My Guitar”. They are common ukulele chords, making this song a great choice for practice and building your chord vocabulary. With a little practice, you’ll be able to play along with Taylor Swift and capture the emotional essence of the song on your ukulele. Enjoy playing!