Taylor Swift - False God Ukulele

Verse 1
F
We were crazy to think crazy to think that this could work
                               Am
Remember how I said I'd die for you?
F
We were stupid to jump in the ocean separating us
                        Am
Remember how I’d fly to you?
 
[Pre-Chorus]
F
And I can't talk to you when you're like this,
F
Staring out the window like I'm not your favorite town.
G
I'm New York City
        G
I still do it for you, babe
F
They all warned us about times like this
              F
They say the road gets hard and you get lost
                    G                  G
When you're led by blind faith, blind faith
 
[Chorus]
     F                          F
But we might just get away with it
                    C
Religion's in your lips
                G
Even if it's a false god (We'd still worship)
    F                       F
We might just get away with it
                C
The altar is my hips
                G
Even if it's a false god
                           F
We'd still worship this love
                           F
We’d still worship this love
                         Am
We’d still worship this love
 
[Verse 2]
F
I know heaven's a thing,I go there when you touch me honey
                          Am
Hell is when I fight with you
F
But we can patch it up good,
make confessions and we’re begging for forgiveness
                 Am
Got the wine for you
 
[Pre-Chorus]
                   F
And you can't talk to me when I'm like this
F
Daring you to leave me just so I can try and scare you
G
You're the West Village
           G
You still do it for me, babe
          F
They all warned us about times like this
              F
They say the road gets hard and you get lost
                   G                    G
When you’re led by blind faith, blind faith
 
[Chorus]
       F                        F
But we might just get away with it
                     C
Religion's in your lips
                 G
Even if it's a false god (we'd still worship)
    F                       F
We might just get away with it
                  C
The altar is my hips
                G
Even if it's a false god
                         F
We'd still worship this love
                        F
We'd still worship this love
                         Am
We'd still worship this love,
 
[Outro]
                         F
We'd still worship this love
                     F
Even if it's a false god
                      Am
Even if it's a false god
                      F
Still worship this love
 
[Outro]
F  G  C




How to play "False God" by Taylor Swift on ukulele

Chord Overview and Tuning:
- The song primarily uses the chords F, Am, C, and G. Ensure your ukulele is in
  standard tuning (G-C-E-A) for these chords.

Intro and Verse Strumming:
- Begin with a soft and smooth strumming pattern such as down-down-up-up-down-up.
  This pattern allows you to emphasize the lyrical content and maintain a gentle rhythm.

Chorus Technique:
- Increase the intensity slightly in the chorus to lift the song's mood. Use a more
  pronounced strumming pattern, but keep it fluid to match the song's dreamy quality.
- Focus on the transition from C to G, ensuring it's smooth and timely as these chords
  anchor the chorus.

Pre-Chorus Dynamics:
- The pre-chorus builds tension, so consider a slight increase in strumming intensity
  or even a change in pattern to build up to the chorus.
- Pay attention to the lyrical delivery; phrases like "I'm New York City" and "You're
  the West Village" should be emphasized through your strumming dynamics.

Bridge and Outro Handling:
- The song doesn't have a distinct bridge, but treat the second pre-chorus as such by
  maintaining the dynamic build-up.
- For the outro, return to a softer strumming pattern to bring a gentle close to the
  performance. Let the last chord linger to finalize the reflective mood.

Common Mistakes:
- Not varying the strumming intensity between different sections of the song, which can
  make the performance feel monotonous.
- Missing the emotional essence of the song by focusing too much on technique rather
  than expression.

General Tips:
- Practice the chord transitions separately before playing the whole song to ensure
  each change is clean and confident.
- Listen to the song multiple times to understand how the lyrics fit with the melody,
  which will help in delivering a more heartfelt performance.

Lyrics Overview:
"False God" explores themes of devotion and imperfection in relationships, comparing
them to religious worship. It's a metaphorical look at love's complexities, where even
flawed connections are revered and cherished, highlighting the song's intimate and
introspective nature.