Taylor Swift - Breathe Chords

Intro: C F Am G

(vs. 1)
   C             G              F
I see your face in my mind as I drive away
   C              G               F
'Cause none of us thought it was gonna end that way
   C                 G                F
People are People and sometimes we change our minds
             C              G              F
But it's killin' me to see you go after all this time
   C         G         F
mmm mmm mm
   C                    G                  F
Music starts playin' like the end of a sad movie
  C                   G                      F
It's the kinda ending you don't really wants to see
                 C          G            F
Cause it's tragedy and it'll only bring you down
         C           G             F
Now I don't know what to be without you around

(bridge)
  F               C
And we know it's never simple never easy
  G               Am
Never a clean break, no one here to save me
 F                 C                  G
You're the only thing I know... like the back of my hand........

(chorus)
        C G Am
And I can't breathe
 Am           G
Without you, but I have to
 F C G
     Am      F       G
Without you, but I have to

(vs. 2)
  C            G            F
Never wanted this, never wanna see you hurt
  C               G              F
Every little bump in the road I try to swerve
   C             G              F
People are people and sometimes it doesn't work out
          C               G               F
(but) Nothing we can say is gonna save us from the fallout

(bridge)
             F         C
And we know it's never simple, never easy
G             Am
Never a clean break, no one here to save me
F               C                G
You're the only thing I know, like the back of my hand

(chorus)
         C G Am
And I can't breathe
 Am           G
Without you, but I have to
 F C G
       Am          F          G
Without you, but I have to

(bridge 2)
     am       F          C-----------
It's 2 a.m, feelin' like I just lost a friend
           F           C           G
Hope you know it's not easy, easy for me
         am      F          C--------
It's 2 a.m, feelin' like I just lost a friend
             F        C        G
Hope you know this ain't easy, easy for me

(bridge)
           F           C
And we know it's never simple, never easy
G          Am
Never a clean break, no one here to save me
F             C              G
You're the only thing I know, like the back of my hand

(chorus)
         C G Am
And I can't breathe
 Am          G
Without you, but I have to
 F C G
       Am      F       G
Without you, but I have to

-----------
     F        C       G
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry
   F        C        G-----------
Sorry, sorry, sorry, I'm sorry




How to play "Breathe" by Taylor Swift on guitar

This song utilizes a soft and reflective tone with the key chords
being C, F, G, and Am, suitable for a beginner level guitar player. 
Here's how to play each section:

Intro and Verses:
The intro and verses of "Breathe" have a repeating pattern that 
requires smooth transitions between the chords C, F, Am, and G. 

- Strumming Pattern: 
  Use a steady, gentle strumming pattern. A simple down-up strum 
  can work well, focusing on a relaxed rhythm to match the song's 
  mood.

  C       F       Am      G
  ↓↑↓↑    ↓↑↓↑    ↓↑↓↑    ↓↑↓↑

  Lyrics Example:
  "I see your face in my mind as I drive away"

- Common Mistake:
  Be careful not to rush the tempo or strum too harshly, as it
  can disrupt the song's gentle ambiance.

Bridge:
The bridge transitions between F, C, G, and Am. Here the emotional 
intensity slightly increases, reflecting the song's lyrics.

- Strumming Pattern:
  Increase the dynamics slightly here but keep the strumming 
  pattern consistent with the verses.

  F       C       G       Am
  ↓↑↓↑    ↓↑↓↑    ↓↑↓↑    ↓↑↓↑

  Lyrics Example:
  "And we know it's never simple, never easy"

Chorus:
The chorus of "Breathe" amplifies the sentiment of the song. 
The chord progression remains similar but focus on emphasizing 
the emotional delivery.

- Strumming Pattern:
  Strum more openly here, possibly adding a slight accent on the 
  first beat of each measure to drive the emotional impact.

  C       G       Am
  ↓↑↓↑    ↓↑↓↑    ↓↑↓↑
  
  Lyrics Example:
  "And I can't breathe without you, but I have to"

- Common Mistake:
  Avoid overpowering the chorus. Although it's emotionally charged,
  the strumming should still be controlled and reflective of the 
  song's overall gentle tone.

General Tips:
- Ensure your guitar is properly tuned to standard tuning (EADGBE)
  before you start playing.
- Practice the chord changes slowly at first until you can transition
  smoothly without looking at the fretboard.
- Listen to the song multiple times to get a sense of the overall
  rhythm and mood. This will help in matching your playing style 
  to the song's character.

Song Meaning:
"Breathe" is about experiencing a difficult goodbye and the personal
growth that comes from letting go of someone important. It reflects
the emotions of loss and the inevitability of change in relationships.