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Exile Chords

Here are the chords for “Exile” by Taylor Swift — in the key of F (F, Dm, Bb and C). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:FDmBbC

Chords for Exile

Key: FBPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
F
3
90
FI can see you standing,
 honeyDmwith his arms around your body
FLaughin but the joke's not funny atDmall
FAnd it took you five whole minutes
 toDmpack us up and leave me with it
FHoldin' all this love out here in theDmhall
BbI think I'veCseen this film beDmfore
 And ICdidn't like the ending
BbYou're not myChomeland anyDmmore
 SoCwhat am I defendingBbnow?
 You were myCtown, now I'm inDmexile,
 seein' youFout
BbI think I'veCseen this film beDmfore
FOoh, ooh, ooh.DmOoh, ooh, ooh
FOoh, ooh, ooh.Dm 
FI can see you starin',
 honeyDmlike he's just your understudy
FLike you'd get your knuckles bloody forDmme
FSecond, third, and hundredth chances
Dmbalancin' on breaking branches
FThose eyes add insult to injuryDm 
BbI think I'veCseen this film beDmfore
 And ICdidn't like the ending
BbYou're not myChomeland anyDmmore
 SoCwhat am I defendingBbnow?
 You were myCtown, now I'm in
Dmexile, seein' youFout
BbI think I'veCseen this film beDmfore
 So I'mCleaving out the side doorF 
 So stepDmright out, there is no aCmount
 Of cryingBbI can do for you all thisFtime
 We always walked a very thinDmline
 You didn't even hear meCout
 (You didn't even hear me out)
 You never gave a warningBbsign
 (I gave so many signs) all thisFtime
 I never learned to read yourDmmind
 (Never learned to read my mind)
 I couldn't turn things aCround
 (You never turned things around)
 'Cause you never gave a warningBbsign
 (I gave so manyFsigns)
 So manyDmsigns, so manyCsigns.
 You didn't even see theBbsigns
BbI think I'veCseen this film beDmfore
 And ICdidn't like the ending
BbYou're not myChomeland anyDmmore
 SoCwhat am I defendingBbnow?
 You were myCtown,
 now I'm inDmexile, seein' youFout
BbI think I'veCseen this film beDmfore
 So stepDmright out, there is no aCmount
 Of cryingBbI can do for you all thisFtime
 We always walked a very thinDmline
 You didn't even hear meCout
 (You didn't even hear me out)
 You never gave a warningBbsign
 (I gave so many signs) all thisFtime
 I never learned to read yourDmmind
 (Never learned to read my mind)
 I couldn't turn things aCround
 (You never turned things around)
 'Cause you never gave a warningBbsign
 (I gave so manyFsigns)
 So manyDmsigns, so manyCsigns.
 You didn't even see theBbsigns
 You never gave a warning sign (All this time)
 (So many signs)
 I never learned to read yourDmmind
 (So many signs) I couldn't turn things
 aCround (I couldn't turn things around)
 'Cause you never gave a warningBbsign
 (You never gave a warning sign)
 You never gave a warningFsign.
DmAh,CahBbah
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About Exile

Taylor Swift's “Exile” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — F, Dm, Bb and C — with the progression centred on F, Dm and Bb. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Exile — FAQ

What key is “Exile” in?

“Exile” by Taylor Swift is in the key of F. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Exile”?

“Exile” uses 4 chords: F, Dm, Bb and C.

Is “Exile” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Exile” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Exile”?

“Exile” is performed by Taylor Swift.