WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Fifteen Chords | Ver. 1
Tuning: Standard
G Cadd9 Em7 D D/F#
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B|-3---3---3---3---3-|
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D|-0---2---2---0---0-|
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E|-3---x---0---x---2-|
G Cadd9 Em7 Cadd9
G Cadd9
You take a deep breath and you walk through the doors
Em7 Cadd9
Its the morning of your very first day
G Cadd9
You say hi to your friends you aint seen in a while
Em7 Cadd9
Try and stay out of everybodys way
G Cadd9
It's your freshman year and you're gonna be here
Em7 Cadd9
For the next four years in this town
G Cadd9
Hoping one of those senior boys will wink at you and say
Em7 Cadd9 Cadd9
You know I haven't seen you around, before
G
'Cause when you're fifteen and
Em7 D
Somebody tells you they love you
Cadd9
You're gonna believe them
G
And when you're fifteen
D/F# Em7 Cadd9
Feeling like there's nothing to figure out
Em7 D
Well count to ten, take it in
G D/F# Cadd9
This is life before you know who you're gonna be
D
At fifteen
G Cadd9 Em7 Cadd9
G Cadd9
You sit in class next to a redhead named Abigail
Em7 Cadd9
And soon enough you're best friends
G Cadd9
Laughing at the other girls who think they're so cool
Em7 Cadd9
We'll be out of here as soon as we can
G Cadd9
And then you're on your very first date
Em7 Cadd9
And he's got a car and you're feeling like flying
G Cadd9
And you're momma's waiting up and you're thinking he's the one
Em7 Cadd9
And you're dancing round your room when the night ends
Cadd9
When the night ends
G
'Cause when you're fifteen and
Em7 D
Somebody tells you they love you
Cadd9
You're gonna believe them
G
And when you're fifteen
D/F# Em7 Cadd9
And your first kiss makes your head spin 'round
Em7 D
But in your life you'll do things greater than
G D/F# Cadd9
Dating the boy on the football team
D
But I didnt know it at fifteen
G Cadd9 Em7 Cadd9 D
Cadd9 Em7 D
When all you wanted was to be wanted
G D/F# Cadd9 D
Wish you could go back and tell yourself what you know now
G Cadd9
Back then I swore I was gonna marry him someday
Em7 Cadd9
But I realized some bigger dreams of mine
G Cadd9 Em7
And Abigail gave everything she had to a boy
Cadd9 Cadd9
Who changed his mind and we both cried
G
'Cause when you're fifteen and
Em7 D
Somebody tells you they love you
Cadd9
You're gonna believe them
G
And when you're fifteen
D/F# Em7 Cadd9
Don't forget to look before you fall
Em7 D
I've found time can heal most anything
G D/F# Cadd9
And you just might find who you're supposed to be
Em7 D/F# Cadd9
I didn't know who I was supposed to be
D
At fifteen
G Cadd9 Em7 Cadd9
La la la la la
G Cadd9 Em7
La la la la la
Cadd9 G Cadd8
Your very first day, take a deep breath girl
Em7 Cadd9
Take a deep breath as you walk through the doors
How to play "Fifteen" by Taylor Swift on guitar
Chord Overview:
- The song uses the chords G, Cadd9, Em7, D, and D/F#. Make sure your guitar
is tuned to standard tuning (EADGBE).
Strumming Pattern:
- For the verses and choruses, use a strumming pattern of down-down-up-up-down-up.
This pattern allows for both rhythmic drive and a soft texture suitable for the
song's reflective nature.
Intro and Verse:
- Start the song with the G chord and move through Cadd9, Em7, and back to Cadd9.
This progression sets the scene of the narrative, capturing the anticipation and
introspection of a first day at school.
- Use gentle strums to match the storytelling style of the lyrics, emphasizing the
narrative delivery.
Chorus:
- The chorus shifts in emotional intensity. Increase your strumming slightly to
emphasize the poignancy of the lyrics about being fifteen and believing in young
love.
- Transition smoothly between G, Em7, D, and Cadd9, maintaining the flow and
building up the chorus's reflective theme.
Bridge:
- The bridge ("When all you wanted was to be wanted...") might require a shift
to more pronounced strumming or even a shift in dynamics to highlight the
emotional depth of the lyrics.
- Continue to emphasize the D/F# base note when playing the D chord to provide
a melodic bass line that complements the higher melody.
Outro:
- As the song concludes, return to the softer dynamics used in the intro.
- Let the final chords linger a bit, providing a thoughtful and resonant closure
to the song.
Common Mistakes:
- Not varying strumming intensity between the verses and chorus, which can lead
to a monotonous rendition. Adjust your dynamics to fit the lyrical content.
- Rushing through the chord changes, particularly in the chorus. Keep pace steady
to allow each chord to resonate fully.
General Tips:
- Practice the chord changes slowly at first to ensure clean transitions, especially
when moving to and from D/F#.
- Pay attention to the emotional delivery of the song, as it's crucial for conveying
the message and story of the lyrics.
Lyrics Overview:
"Fifteen" is a reflective narrative about the experiences and lessons of teenage years,
particularly focusing on the naivety and hopes associated with being fifteen. It
underscores the theme of growth and the bittersweet nature of young love and dreams.
