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Capo 2 
 D   Cadd9   Gx2
DI shined your sCadd9hoes
I poured the wGine
(G)                        D   Cadd9  G  
I gave you all of my time
DI patched your fCadd9ake smile
Against your friGends
(G)                          D   Cadd9  G  
Which apparently is a crime
DI gave you sCadd9pace
You took my plGace
(G)                 D   Cadd9  G  
And gave it to her
DBut life's too lCadd9ong
To waste it aGll loving a liarD  Cadd9  G  
          Cadd9*
And when love hands me matches now
I'm gonna burn it downD  Cadd9  G  
DI keyed her cCadd9ar
Got my guGitar
(G)                       D   Cadd9  G  
And wrote this damn song
DLook what you've fCadd9ound
She's been arGound
(G)                    D   Cadd9  G  
I hear the lines long
DAnd don't you tCadd9ell me
To be niGce
(G)                  D   Cadd9  G  
I'm not a nice girl
DShe died from compCadd9lications
GOf the things you told herD  Cadd9  G  
         Cadd9*
So when love hands me matches now
I'm gonna burn it downD  Cadd9  G  
Em7 G Em7 G A
DAin't it fuCadd9nny
You said hoGney
You meant sitting duckD  Cadd9  G  
Well Di say cheater, lCadd9iar, truck on fiGre, 
Gloser, leaver, deceiver
Just a few I've thought of D  Cadd9  G  
          Cadd9*
And when love hands me matches now
'Gonna burn it downD  Cadd9  G  
(G)                 D   Cadd9  G  
I'm gonna burn it down
GOh yeah
Gonna buDrn it, burn it, Cadd9burn it downG  
Matches, nowD  

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Matches

by Taylor Swift

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

Capo 2

D Cadd9 G

D Cadd9

I shined your shoes

I poured the wine

D Cadd9 G

(G)

I gave you all of my time

D Cadd9

I patched your fake smile

Against your friends

D Cadd9 G

(G)

Which apparently is a crime

D Cadd9

I gave you space

You took my place

D Cadd9 G

(G)

And gave it to her

D Cadd9

But life's too long

G D Cadd9 G

To waste it all loving a liar

Cadd9*

And when love hands me matches now

D Cadd9 G

I'm gonna burn it down

D Cadd9

I keyed her car

Got my guitar

D Cadd9 G

(G)

And wrote this damn song

D Cadd9

Look what you've found

She's been around

D Cadd9 G

(G)

I hear the lines long

D Cadd9

And don't you tell me

To be nice

D Cadd9 G

(G)

I'm not a nice girl

D Cadd9

She died from complications

G D Cadd9 G

Of the things you told her

Cadd9*

So when love hands me matches now

D Cadd9 G

I'm gonna burn it down

Em7 G Em7 G A

D Cadd9

Ain't it funny

You said honey

D Cadd9 G

You meant sitting duck

D Cadd9 G

Well i say cheater, liar, truck on fire,

loser, leaver, deceiver

D Cadd9 G

Just a few I've thought of

Cadd9*

And when love hands me matches now

D Cadd9 G

'Gonna burn it down

D Cadd9 G

(G)

I'm gonna burn it down

Oh yeah

D Cadd9 G

Gonna burn it, burn it, burn it down

Matches, now

About Matches Chords by Taylor Swift

Learn how to play Matches by Taylor Swift with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Matches chords”, “Matches guitar chords”, or “Taylor Swift Matches chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Matches chords and for experienced players who want accurate Matches lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Cadd9, G, Em7, A.

FAQ — Matches by Taylor Swift

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Can I transpose "Matches" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Matches" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Matches"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Matches" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Matches" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Matches" by Taylor Swift with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Taylor Swift below.

What key is "Matches" in?

The chords for "Matches" show the original chord names (including D, Cadd9, G, Em7, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.