"Better Than Revenge" Guitar Chords | Taylor Swift
- Guitar Goddess
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e)
Difficulty: Beginner (easy)
Swifties, it’s time to grab your guitar and channel your inner rockstar, because we’re diving into one of Taylor Swift’s most iconic revenge anthems: “Better Than Revenge.”
Whether you're team Original or team Taylor’s Version, this guitar tutorial is packed with all the chord charts, strumming patterns, and gear recs you need to slay this song.
You'll need a capo on the 2nd fret and 4 easy-ish guitar chords to play "Better Than Revenge."
Scroll down for the full breakdown, or jump straight into the video lesson below! 👇
Watch my YouTube guitar tutorial for "Better Than Revenge" to play along with me!
Better Than Revenge Guitar Chords
Struggling with the F chord? Swiftie, I got you.
Let’s be real — the F major barre chord is the cruel summer of beginner guitar.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like your hands just won’t cooperate, my Barre Chord Breakthrough Course is exactly what you need.
It’s a fun, easy-to-follow mini course designed to help you finally master barre chords (like that tricky F!) without pain, overwhelm, or giving up your favorite Taylor songs.
No more skipping songs because of one hard chord. You can do this.
Or just keep scrolling — this post has everything you need to get started.
Strumming Pattern
For the punchy, pop-punk vibe of “Better Than Revenge,” I use this energetic pattern:
D-D-U-U-D-U (that’s down, down, up, up, down, up)
Want to add attitude? Palm mute the verses and keep it tight with more downstrokes!
I recommend watching my video tutorial for the full strumming details as it changes A LOT.
Chord progressions
1st progression (intro/verse):
Am F C G
2nd progression (chorus):
Am F C G x2
then Am F Am F x2
3rd progression (bridge):
G Am F C G then Am F C G x2
💬 Let’s Talk: Taylor’s Version vs. the Original
Okay Swifties, I need to know…
Do you prefer the OG pop-punk chaos of the original “Better Than Revenge,” or the polished, powerhouse feel of Taylor’s Version?
Leave a comment below and be honest — it’s okay! Taylor finally owns her masters. We’re allowed to have favorites now. 😌💜
Gear used in this lesson
Please note: product links are either to my own products or an affiliate in which I earn a small commission that helps support my lessons. :)
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