WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Dont You Chords | Ver. 1
[Intro]
C G Am F
[Verse 1]
C G Am F
Hey, I knew I'd run into you somewhere
C G Am F
It's been a while, I didn't mean to stare
Dm C
I heard she's nothin' like me
F G
I'm sure she'll make you happy
[Chorus]
C G
But don't you
Dm F C
Don't you smile at me and ask me how I've been
G Dm F Dm
Don't you say you've missed me if you don't want me again
G C C/B Am C/B
You don't know how much I feel I love you still
F G
So why don't you, don't you?
[Post-Chorus]
C G Am F
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
[Verse 2]
C G Am F
Sometimes I really wish that I could hate you
C G Am F
I've tried, but that's just somethin' I can't do
Dm C
My heart knows what the truth is
F G
I swore I wouldn't do this
[Chorus]
C G
But don't you
Dm F C
Don't you smile at me and ask me how I've been
G Dm F Dm
Don't you say you've missed me if you don't want me again
G C C/B Am C/B
You don't know how much I feel I love you still
F G C
So why don't you, don't you?
[Bridge]
Dm C/E
So I walk outta here tonight
F
Try to go on with my life
G
And you can say, "We're still friends"
F
I don't wanna pretend
So if I see you again
[Chorus]
C G
But don't you
Dm F C
Don't you smile at me and ask me how I've been
G Dm F Dm
Don't you say you've missed me if you don't want me again
G C C/B Am C/B
You don't know how much I feel I love you still
F G
So why don't you, don't you?
[Outro]
C G
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Am F
Don't you, ah, ah, ah
How to play "Don't You" by Taylor Swift on guitar
Intro:
- Strum each chord gently, reflecting the soft, introspective mood of the song.
C G Am F
Verse 1:
- Begin with a light strumming pattern, focusing on downstrokes at a moderate tempo.
C G Am F
Hey, I knew I'd run into you somewhere
C G Am F
It's been a while, I didn't mean to stare
Dm C
I heard she's nothin' like me
F G
I'm sure she'll make you happy
Chorus:
- Increase the intensity slightly, with a mix of down and up strums to convey emotional depth.
C G Dm F C
But don't you
G Dm F Dm
Don't you smile at me and ask me how I've been
G C C/B Am C/B
You don't know how much I feel I love you still
F G
So why don't you, don't you?
Post-Chorus:
- Return to the gentle strumming pattern from the intro.
C G Am F
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Verse 2:
- Continue with the same strumming pattern as the first verse.
C G Am F
Sometimes I really wish that I could hate you
C G Am F
I've tried, but that's just somethin' I can't do
Dm C
My heart knows what the truth is
F G
I swore I wouldn't do this
Bridge:
- Here, emphasize each chord change to reflect the emotional climax of the song.
Dm C/E F
So I walk outta here tonight
F G
Try to go on with my life
F
And you can say, "We're still friends"
I don't wanna pretend
Outro:
- End with a reflective and soft tone, matching the introspective nature of the lyrics.
C G
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Am F
Don't you, ah, ah, ah
General Tips:
- Ensure your guitar is well-tuned to standard tuning (EADGBE).
- Practice transitioning between chords smoothly to maintain the flow of the song.
- Pay attention to the dynamics; the song requires changes in strumming intensity
to match the lyrical content.
Common Mistakes:
- Rushing the tempo. Keep it steady to match the emotional tone of the song.
- Not paying attention to strumming dynamics, which are crucial for conveying
the song's emotional depth.
Song Meaning:
"Don't You" reflects on an encounter with an ex-lover, filled with unresolved feelings
and a longing hidden beneath casual interaction. The song navigates the complex
emotions of seeing someone who was once a significant part of one's life, expressing
a blend of nostalgia, love, and pain.