WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer Chords | Ver. 1
[Verse 1]
A
Fever dream high in the quiet of the night
E
You know that I caught it (Oh yeah, you're right, I want it)
A
Bad, bad boy, shiny toy with a price
E
You know that I bought it (Oh yeah, you're right, I want it)
[Pre-Chorus]
A
Killing me slow, out the window
E
I'm always waiting for you to be waiting below
A
Devils roll the dice, angels roll their eyes
E
What doesn't kill me makes me want you more
[Chorus]
A
And it's new, the shape of your body
E
It's blue, the feeling I've got
D
And it's ooh, whoa oh
D
It's a cruel summer
A
It's cool, that's what I tell 'em
E
No rules in breakable heaven
D
But ooh, whoa oh
D
It's a cruel summer
A
With you
[Verse 2]
A E
Hang your head low in the glow of the vending machine
E
I'm not dying (Oh yeah, you're right, I want it)
A E
We say that we'll just screw it up in these trying times
E
We're not trying (Oh yeah, you're right, I want it)
[Pre-Chorus 2]
A
So cut the headlights, summer's a knife
E
I'm always waiting for you just to cut to the bone
A
Devils roll the dice, angels roll their eyes
E
And if I bleed, you'll be the last to know
[Chorus]
A
And it's new, the shape of your body
E
It's blue, the feeling I've got
D
And it's ooh, whoa oh
D
It's a cruel summer
A
It's cool, that's what I tell 'em
E
No rules in breakable heaven
D
But ooh, whoa oh
D
It's a cruel summer
A
With you
[Bridge]
A
I'm drunk in the back of the car
E
And I cried like a baby coming home from the bar (Oh)
A
Said, "I'm fine," but it wasn't true
E
I don't wanna keep secrets just to keep you
A
And I snuck in through the garden gate
E
Every night that summer just to seal my fate (Oh)
A
And I scream, "For whatever it's worth
E
I love you, ain't that the worst thing you ever heard?"
D
He looks up, grinning like a devil
[Chorus]
A
And it's new, the shape of your body
E
It's blue, the feeling I've got
D
And it's ooh, whoa oh
D
It's a cruel summer
A
It's cool, that's what I tell 'em
E
No rules in breakable heaven
D
But ooh, whoa oh
D
It's a cruel summer
A
With you
[Outro]
A
I'm drunk in the back of the car
E
And I cried like a baby coming home from the bar (Oh)
A
Said, "I'm fine," but it wasn't true
E
I don't wanna keep secrets just to keep you
A
And I snuck in through the garden gate
E
Every night that summer just to seal my fate (Oh)
A
And I scream, "For whatever it's worth
E
I love you, ain't that the worst thing you ever heard?"
A
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
How to play "Cruel Summer" on guitar
Guitar Lesson for "Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift:
This song features a vibrant pop sound with a strong driving rhythm,
using chords A, E, and D to capture the intense and dynamic emotions
of a summer romance.
Verse:
- Start with A: "Fever dream high in the quiet of the night"
Transition to E: "You know that I caught it"
Strumming should be energetic, using a mix of down and up strokes to
give life to the upbeat and catchy rhythm of the verses.
Pre-Chorus:
- Continue with A and E: "Killing me slow, out the window"
"I'm always waiting for you to be waiting below"
The pre-chorus should build tension, leading up to the chorus. Keep
the rhythm tight and driving.
Chorus:
- Chords used are A, E, and D: "And it's new, the shape of your body"
"It's blue, the feeling I've got"
The chorus should explode with energy, reflecting the song's theme of
a passionate yet tumultuous summer fling. Increase the intensity of
your strumming here.
Bridge:
- The bridge shifts the mood with more reflective lyrics but maintains
the chords A and E: "I'm drunk in the back of the car"
"And I cried like a baby coming home from the bar"
Play this section with a bit more emotion, slowing down slightly to
emphasize the lyrical content while maintaining the underlying tension
of the song's theme.
General Tips:
- Focus on clean transitions between chords, especially during the fast
paced sections.
- Use dynamic strumming to enhance the emotional highs and lows of the
song, reflecting the lyrical narrative.
Common mistakes:
- Losing the rhythm during the faster parts, which can disrupt the
flow of the song.
- Not adjusting strumming intensity between the verse, chorus, and
bridge, which is essential for conveying the song's emotional arc.
Tutorial and How to play:
- Start by practicing the chord changes slowly to ensure you can move
between them smoothly.
- Gradually build up your strumming speed, keeping in time with the
song's tempo and feel.
About the lyrics:
"Cruel Summer" describes the intense and often conflicting emotions of
a summer love affair, marked by highs of exhilaration and lows of
despair. The lyrics convey the struggles of hiding feelings and the
yearning for emotional openness, creating a vivid narrative of love's
complexities.