WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Come Back Be Here Chords | Ver. 1
Standard Tuning
No Capo
Chords:
E: 022100
B: x24442
C#m: x46654
A: x02220
(To make it easier put a capo on the 2nd fret and replace the chords above by D,
A, Bm & G. Or you can also put a capo on the 4th fret and play C, G, Am & F instead)
Intro: E
E
You said it in a simple way
B
4 am the second day
C#m
How strange that I don't know
A
You at all
E
We stumble through the long goodbye
B
One last kiss and catch your flight
C#m A
Right when I was just about to fall
B
I told myself don't get attached
C#m
But in my mind I play it back
A B
Spinning faster than the plane that took you
E B
This is when the feeling sinks in
C#m
I dont wanna miss you like this
A
Come back, be here
E
Come back, be here
B
I guess you're in New York today
C#m
I dont wanna need you this way
A
Come back, be here
E
Come back, be here
E
The delicate beginning rush
B
The feeling you can know so much
C#m A
Without knowing anything at all
E
And now that I can put this down
B
If I had known what I know now
C#m
I never would have played
A
So nonchalance
B
Taxi cabs and busy streets
C#m
They never bring you back to me
A B
I can't help but wish you took me with you
E B
This is when the feeling sinks in
C#m
I dont wanna miss you like this
A
Come back, be here
E
Come back, be here
B
I guess you're in London today
C#m
I dont wanna need you this way
A
Come back, be here
E B C#m A
Come back, be here
C#m A
This is falling in love in the cruelest way
C#m B
This is falling for you when you are worlds away
C#m B A
New York, be here
C#m
But you're in
B A
London and I break down cause it's not fair
That you're not around
E B
This is when the feeling sinks in
C#m
I dont wanna miss you like this
A
Come back, be here
E
Come back, be here
B
I guess you're in New York today
C#m
I dont wanna need you this way
A
Come back, be here
E B C#m A
Come back, be here
E B
Come back, be here
C#m A
Come back, be here
How to play "Come Back... Be Here" on guitar
Guitar Lesson for "Come Back... Be Here" by Taylor Swift:
This song is played in Standard Tuning with no capo, featuring the
chords E, B, C#m, and A. For beginners, using a capo can simplify the
chord shapes:
- Capo on 2nd fret: Replace chords with D, A, Bm, G
- Capo on 4th fret: Play C, G, Am, F
Intro:
Start with the E chord strummed softly to set a reflective mood.
Verse:
1. Begin with E: "You said it in a simple way"
Transition to B at "4 am the second day"
Continue to C#m: "How strange that I don't know"
End with A: "You at all"
The verse follows a steady rhythm, focusing on a mix of down and up
strums. Emphasize the transition between chords to mirror the
conversational tone of the lyrics.
Chorus:
1. Start with E: "This is when the feeling sinks in"
Move to B, then to C#m: "I don't wanna miss you like this"
Finish with A: "Come back, be here"
The chorus should be played with more intensity than the verses.
Use a stronger, more pronounced strumming pattern to convey the
emotional plea of the lyrics.
Bridge:
The bridge ("This is falling in love in the cruelest way") uses the
same chords but focus on slowing down the strumming to emphasize the
heartfelt lyrics, creating a contrast with the energetic chorus.
General Tips:
- Ensure smooth transitions between chords, especially from B to C#m.
- Practice the strumming pattern separately to maintain rhythm.
- Use dynamics by playing verses softer and choruses louder to reflect
the song's emotional shifts.
Common mistakes:
- Rushing through the chord transitions, which can disrupt the song's
emotional impact.
- Not adjusting strumming dynamics between the verses and chorus,
which helps in conveying the song's narrative effectively.
About the lyrics:
The lyrics express the pain and longing of separation, capturing the
sense of urgency and frustration of wanting someone to "Come back,
be here" juxtaposed with the stark reality of geographic and emotional
distance.
