Taylor Swift - Clean Chords

  Intro:      C      G      Am      F      x 2     


 Verse:
C      G                        Am      F
 The drought was the very worst
C           G                 Am            F
 When the flowers that we'd grown together died of thirst
C         G                             Am       F
 It was months, and months of back and forth
C                 G               Am                         F
 You're still all over me like a wine-stained dress I can't wear anymore


 Pre-Chorus:
  G                  F                      G                     F
 Hung my head, as I lost the war, and sky turned to black like a perfect storm


 Chorus:
  C          G      Am 
 Rain came pouring down when I was drowning
   F                            C
 That's when I could finally breathe
         G        Am                        F                      C      
 And by morning, gone was any trace of you, I think I am finally clean


 Verse:
C           G                  Am      F
 There was nothing left to do
C          G                     Am                F
 When the butterflies turned to dust that covered my whole room
C       G                        Am      F
 So I punched a hole in the roof
C            G          Am            F
 I let the flood carry away all my pictures of you


 Pre-Chorus:
      G                F                   G               F
 The water filled my lungs, I screamed so loud but no one heard a thing


 Chorus:
  C          G      Am 
 Rain came pouring down when I was drowning
   F                            C
 That's when I could finally breathe
         G        Am                        F                      C      
 And by morning, gone was any trace of you, I think I am finally clean
 G                      Am      F
 I think I am finally clean
C     G                      Am      F
 Said I think I am finally clean


 Bridge:
  C
 10 months sober, I must admit
  F
 Just because you're clean don't mean you don't miss it
  C
 10 months older I won't give in
  F
 Now that I'm clean I'm never gonna risk it
C       G                       Am      F
 The drought was the very worst
C           G                 Am            F
 When the flowers that we'd grown together died of thirst


 Chorus:
  C          G      Am 
 Rain came pouring down when I was drowning
   F                            C
 That's when I could finally breathe
         G        Am                        F                         
 And by morning, gone was any trace of you, I think I am finally clean
  C          G      Am 
 Rain came pouring down when I was drowning
   F                            C
 That's when I could finally breathe
         G        Am                        F                      C      
 And by morning, gone was any trace of you, I think I am finally clean
G          Am      F
 Finally clean
                     C      G      Am    
 Think I'm finally clean
F                     C
 Think I'm finally clean





How to play "Clean" by Taylor Swift on Ukulele

Tuning and Setup:
- Standard ukulele tuning (GCEA). No capo is required.

Chords Used:
   C:  0003
   G:  0232
   Am: 2000
   F:  2010

Strumming Pattern:
- A recommended strumming pattern for this reflective song is
  Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up (DDUUDU). This pattern supports the
  song's gentle, flowing nature and underscores its emotional depth.

Song Structure:
- Intro: Start with C G Am F, repeated twice to set an introspective tone.
- Verses: Continue with C G Am F, aligning with the song's narrative.
- Pre-Chorus: Use G F G F to build towards the chorus.
- Chorus: Follow with C G Am F, reinforcing the theme of renewal and recovery.
- Bridge: The bridge uses C F, offering a moment of reflection before
  returning to the thematic strength of the chorus.

Common Mistakes:
- Rushing the tempo, which can disrupt the delicate balance of the song's
  emotional message. Maintain a measured, reflective pace.
- Not fully transitioning between the chords, particularly during the
  faster changes. Smooth chord transitions are crucial for maintaining
  the fluidity of the melody.
- Overpowering the strumming during the chorus. While it's the emotional
  climax of the song, the strumming should still be controlled and not
  too forceful.

Lyrics Theme Summary:
"Clean" metaphorically uses the imagery of rain and cleansing to describe
recovery from a tumultuous relationship. The song articulates themes of
renewal, healing, and the struggle to emerge from hardship stronger and
unburdened. Taylor Swift uses the concept of cleansing both physically
and emotionally to convey moving past old pains and experiences.