WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - All Night Diner Chords | Ver. 1
CAPO 2
Cadd9 G
I wake up, stretch out
Cadd9 D
I wonder what you’re doing right now
Cadd9 G
Yeah I slept in my makeup again
Cadd9 D
Tell myself I must be crazy thinking about him
Cadd9 G
I find myself something decent to wear
Cadd9 D
Take the towel out of my hair
Cadd9 G
About that time you call me
Cadd9 D
I’m reminded without you I’d be
G Dsus4
A stranger in an all night diner
Em7 Cadd9
Waiting for a love to find her
G Dsus4
Lonely like a harbor line
Em7 Cadd9
That’s never seen a boat
G Dsus4 Em7
Like a line in an old love letter
Cadd9 G
No one ever wrote
Cadd9 G
I go to work, work all day
Cadd9 D
I'm a walking tape recorder for everything you say
Cadd9 G
Walk to the car, dig out my keys
Cadd9 D
Start thinking if you were with anyone but me
G Dsus4
I'd be a stranger in an all night diner
Em7 Cadd9
Waiting for a love to find her
G Dsus4
Lonely like a harbor line
Em7 Cadd9
That’s never seen a boat
G Dsus4 Em7
Like a line in an old love letter
Cadd9 G
No one ever wrote
Cadd9 G
There you are on the street
Cadd9 D
Standing there waiting on me
Cadd9 G
I show you my new shoes
Cadd9
You say you love them
D
Baby, without you
G Dsus4
I'd be a stranger in an all night diner
Em7 Cadd9
Waiting for a love to find her
G Dsus4
Lonely like a harbor line
Em7 Cadd9
That’s never seen a boat
G Dsus4 Em7
Like a line in an old love letter
Cadd9 G
No one ever wrote
Cadd9 G
I wake up, stretch out
Cadd9 D G
I wonder what you’re doing right now
How to play "All Night Diner" by Taylor Swift on guitar
This song captures a reflective, somewhat melancholic feel, utilizing
a combination of chords that add to its storytelling nature. With a
capo on the 2nd fret, it uses Cadd9, G, D, Dsus4, and Em7 to convey
its lyrical themes.
Chords Used:
Cadd9, G, D, Dsus4, Em7
Verse and Chorus Structure:
- The verses start with Cadd9 transitioning to G, creating a soft,
introspective opening.
- The movement from Cadd9 to D adds a narrative progression, which
matches the reflective lyrics about personal thoughts and daydreams.
- Transition between these chords smoothly to maintain the flow and
keep the emotional tone consistent.
Chorus:
- The chorus introduces Dsus4 and Em7, enhancing the song's musical
richness and emotional depth.
- Lyrics like "A stranger in an all night diner, waiting for a love
to find her" are paired with these chords to emphasize feelings
of longing and solitude.
Strumming Pattern:
- The recommended strumming pattern for this song is:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
- This pattern allows for both a rhythmic drive and a melodic
expression suitable for the song’s reflective nature.
Common Mistakes:
- Rushing the tempo. The song's contemplative mood requires a
measured pace to let the chords and lyrics resonate.
- Not fully transitioning between the chords, especially the Dsus4
and Em7. Practice these changes to ensure clarity in play.
General Tips:
- Ensure the capo is securely placed on the 2nd fret to keep the guitar
in tune.
- Play along with the track to get a feel for the timing and emotional
cues in the music.
- Emphasize the lyrical narrative by matching the emotional intensity
with your strumming dynamics.
Meaning of the Lyrics:
- The lyrics depict a sense of dependency and attachment, contrasting
the protagonist's current emotional stability with the loneliness
and aimlessness they would feel without their partner. The imagery
of an all-night diner and an unwritten love letter conveys deep
feelings of what might have been in the absence of this relationship.
