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The Life of a Showgirl

The Life of a Showgirl

October 15, 2025

Explore the theory behind Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album with TheoryTabs.

The Fate of Ophelia by Taylor Swift

Elizabeth Taylor by Taylor Swift

Opalite by Taylor Swift

Father Figure by Taylor Swift

Eldest Daughter by Taylor Swift

Ruin The Friendship by Taylor Swift

Actually Romantic by Taylor Swift

WiSh LiSt by Taylor Swift

Wood by Taylor Swift

Cancelled by Taylor Swift

Honey by Taylor Swift

The Life Of A Showgirl by Taylor Swift

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Wicked
Wicked
Explore the theory behind the songs in Wicked the musical, by Stephen Schwartz.
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The Life of a Showgirl
The Life of a Showgirl
Explore the theory behind Taylor Swift's twelfth studio album with TheoryTabs.
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Staff Picks Song of the Summer
Staff Picks Song of the Summer
Check out the songs the Hooktheory team has had on repeat all summer long.
KPop Demon Hunters
KPop Demon Hunters
Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack is slaying playlists worldwide—and now you can dive into every song, all in one place. This page rounds up all the TheoryTabs we’ve mapped for the film’s breakout tracks, so you can study the chords, key changes, intervals, and more.
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Don't Bore Us, Key Change The Chorus!
It's usually safe to assume that the verse and chorus of a given song will be in the same key. But this isn't always the case! There's no real reason why the chorus of the song has to be in the same key as the verse, and this collection of songs prove it!
Hamilton at Ten Years
Hamilton at Ten Years
Blending hip hop, R&B, and Broadway tradition, Hamilton revolutionized musical theater with its rhythmic complexity, inventive wordplay, and emotionally charged harmonic language. These selections highlight the show’s most iconic moments, showcasing how Lin-Manuel Miranda uses musical structure to deepen character, conflict, and theme.
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