Taylor Swift - All Of The Girls You Loved Before Chords

[Verse 1]
Bm
When you think of all the late nights
D                      G
Lame fights over the phone
Bm                          D
Wake up in the mornin' with someone
            G
But feelin' alone
 
 
[Refrain]
   Bm
A heart is drawn around your name
    D                         G
In someone's handwriting, not mine
        Bm
We're sneakin' out into town
 D                         G
Holdin' hands, just killin' time
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
              F#m               G
Your past and mine are parallel lines
            F#m                    G
Stars all aligned and they intertwined
 
And taught you
F#m
 The way you call me "baby"
G
 Treat me like a lady
F#m
 All that I can say is
 
 
[Chorus]
            D          A      Em    G
All of the girls you loved before (Ooh)
              D         A     Em   G
Made you the one I've fallen for
       Bm                        D
Every dead-end street led you straight to me
            G
Now you're all I need, I'm so thankful for
            D          A      Em
All of the girls you loved before
    G
But I love you more
 
 
[Verse 2]
 Bm
When I think of all the makeup
 D                    G
Fake love out on the town (Ooh)
Bm                          D
Cryin' in the bathroom for some dude
                 G
Whose name I cannot remember now
 
 
[Refrain]
Bm
Secret jokes all alone
D                           G
No one's home, sixteen and wild (Ooh)
        Bm
We're breakin' up, makin' up
D                         G
Leave without sayin' goodbye (Ooh)
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
 
And just know that
F#m
 It's everything that made me
G
 Now I call you "baby"
F#m                        G
 That's why you're so amazing
 
 
[Chorus]
            D         A       Em    G
All of the girls you loved before (Ooh)
              D        A     Em   G
Made you the one I've fallen for
       Bm                        D
Every dead-end street led you straight to me
            G
Now you're all I need, I'm so thankful for
             D         A      Em
All of the girls you loved before
    G
But I love you more
 
 
[Bridge]
F#m                         G
Your mother brought you up loyal and kind
 F#m                              G
Teenage love taught you there's good in goodbye
F#m                    G
Every woman that you knew brought you here
F#m                    G
I wanna teach you how forever feels like
 
[Chorus]
     D          A     Em     G
The girls you loved before (Ooh)
              D        A     Em   G
Made you the one I've fallen for
       Bm
Every dead-end street (Dead-end street)
           D
Led you straight to me (Straight to me)
            G
Now you're all I need (All I need), I'm so thankful for
             D         A     Em
All of the girls you loved before
 
But I love you more
 
 
[Outro]
D A Em G
       (I love you more)
D A Em G
       (I love you more)




How to play "All Of The Girls You Loved Before" by Taylor Swift on guitar

This song utilizes a mix of minor and major chords to reflect its introspective 
and reflective lyrics. The use of Bm, D, G, F#m, A, and Em creates a rich 
harmonic texture that complements the song's theme of gratitude and recognition 
of past relationships.

Chords Used:
Bm, D, G, F#m, A, Em

Verse and Refrain:
- The verses start with Bm and alternate with D and G, setting a pensive tone.
- Each line such as "When you think of all the late nights" should align with 
  the chord changes to highlight the narrative.
- Maintain a gentle strum to match the contemplative mood of the lyrics.

Pre-Chorus and Chorus:
- The pre-chorus introduces F#m and G, leading up to the chorus, which adds a 
  layer of depth to the song structure.
- In the chorus, the progression D, A, Em, G gives a lifting feel, elevating 
  the acknowledgment of past experiences shaping present emotions.
- Emphasize the transition in "All of the girls you loved before" to reflect 
  the song's emotional climax.

Strumming Pattern:
- Use a strumming pattern that includes a combination of down and upstrokes:
  Down, Down, Up, Up, Down, Up
- This pattern works well to keep the momentum while allowing for emotional 
  expression.

Common Mistakes:
- Overstrumming on the Bm chord, which can overpower the delicate vocal lines.
- Losing the rhythmic pattern in the pre-chorus and chorus, which are crucial 
  for building up the song's emotional impact.

General Tips:
- Practice the chord transitions between Bm, D, and G smoothly to maintain 
  the narrative flow.
- Pay attention to the dynamics; softer in the verses and more pronounced 
  in the choruses to mirror the lyrical content.
- Sing along once comfortable with the chord changes to ensure the lyrics 
  and chords are synchronized effectively.

Meaning of the Lyrics:
- The lyrics explore the concept that every past relationship has contributed 
  to the person's current character, expressing gratitude for the past as it 
  led to the present relationship. It's a celebration of growth and acceptance.