Taylor Swift - Getaway Car Chords

[Intro]
N.C
No, nothing good starts in a getaway car


[Verse 1]
          C
It was the best of times, the worst of crimes
  G
I struck a match and blew your mind
             Dm
But I didn't mean it
               F
And you didn't see it
    C
The ties were black, the lies were white
   G
In shades of gray in candlelight
            Dm
I wanted to leave him
           F
I needed a reason


[Pre-Chorus]
C
X marks the spot where we fell apart
G
He poisoned the well, I was lyin' to myself
  Dm
I knew it from the first Old Fashioned, we were cursed
F
We never had a shot, gunshot in the dark

(Oh!)


[Chorus]
           C
You were drivin' the getaway car
          G                          Dm
We were flyin', but we never get far

Don't pretend it's such a mystery
 F
Think about the place where you first met me
 C
Ridin' in a getaway car
            G                               Dm
There were sirens in the beat of your heart

I shoulda known I'd be the first to leave
   F                                         C
Think about the place where you first met me
                        G
In a getaway car, oh-oh-oh
                              Dm
No, they never get far, oh-oh-ahh
     F
No, nothing good starts in a getaway car


[Verse 2]
          C
It was the great escape, the prison break
    G
The light of freedom on my face
                Dm
But you weren't thinkin'
               C
And I was just drinkin'
      C                                                  G
Well, he was runnin' after us, I was screamin', "go, go, go!"
                                             Dm
But with three of us, honey, it's a sideshow

And a circus ain't a love story
              F
And now we're both sorry (we're both sorry)


[Pre-Chorus]
C
X marks the spot where we fell apart
G
He poisoned the well, every man for himself
    Dm
I knew it from the first Old Fashioned, we were cursed
   F
It hit you like a shot, gunshot to the heart

(Oh!)


[Chorus]
           C
You were drivin' the getaway car
          G                          Dm
We were flyin', but we never get far

Don't pretend it's such a mystery
 F
Think about the place where you first met me
 C
Ridin' in a getaway car
            G                               Dm
There were sirens in the beat of your heart

I shoulda known I'd be the first to leave
   F                                         C
Think about the place where you first met me
                        G
In a getaway car, oh-oh-oh
                              Dm
No, they never get far, oh-oh-ahh
     F
No, nothing good starts in a getaway car



[Bridge]
D                 A                    Em
 We were jet-set, Bonnie and Clyde (oh-oh)
                              G
Until I switched to the other side

To the other si-i-i-i-ide
D                   A                 Em
 It's no surprise I turned you in (oh-oh)
                   Gm
'Cause us traitors never win
D
 I'm in a getaway car
A
 I left you in a motel bar
        Em
Put the money in a bag and I stole the keys
G
That was the last time you ever saw me

(Oh!)


[Chorus]
  D
Drivin' the getaway car
        A                                      Em
We were flyin', but we never get far (don't pretend)

Don't pretend it's such a mystery
G
Think about the place where you first met me
D
Ridin' in a getaway car
            A                                          Em
There were sirens in the beat of your heart (should've known)

I shoulda' known I'd be the first to leave
G                                          D
Think about the place where you first met me
                        A
In a getaway car, oh-oh-oh
                              Em
No, they never get far, oh-oh-ahh
    G
No, nothing good starts in a getaway car


[Outro]
      D
I was ridin' in a getaway car
      A
I was cryin' in a getaway car
      Em
I was dyin' in a getaway car
     G
Said goodbye in a getaway car
D
Ridin' in a getaway car
      A
I was cryin' in a getaway car
      Em
I was dyin' in a getaway car
     G                    D
Said goodbye in a getaway car



How to play "Getaway Car" on guitar by Taylor Swift

Intro:
- No chord (N.C). Start with the spoken line before entering the first verse.

Verse 1:
- Chord Progression: C, G, Dm, F
- Begin with a gentle strumming pattern. Each chord should be played with a smooth,
  downstroke pattern, ensuring each strum is clear.
- Focus on the dynamic shift in lyrics, matching the emotion with the intensity of
  your strumming, especially on the F chord to emphasize the lyrics' turning point.

Pre-Chorus:
- Progression: C, G, Dm, F
- Increase the strumming intensity slightly to build up to the chorus.
- Maintain clarity in transitions, particularly between Dm and F to enhance the lyrical
  narrative of the song.

Chorus:
- Chords: C, G, Dm, F
- Implement a more vibrant strumming pattern here, using both down and up strums to
  drive the chorus's energetic theme.
- Emphasize the G and Dm chords, aligning with the lyrical pulse of "sirens in the beat
  of your heart."

Verse 2:
- Same as Verse 1 but with added emotional intensity. Reflect this in your strumming by
  varying the dynamics—softer on introspective parts and louder as the narrative escalates.

Bridge:
- Chords Progression: D, A, Em, G
- Switch to these chords, focusing on dramatic storytelling. This part requires
  emphatic strumming, particularly on the Em and G chords to convey the urgency and climax
  of the narrative.

Final Chorus and Outro:
- Use the bridge progression: D, A, Em, G
- Continue with the dynamic and emphatic strumming pattern.
- Conclude with the outro, gradually decreasing the strumming intensity as the song
  winds down to the final emotional release.

General Tips:
- Tuning: Standard tuning (EADGBE) works best for this song.
- Practice smooth and swift chord transitions to keep the flow of the song consistent.
- Adjust your strumming force to match the emotional intensity of the lyrics at different
  parts of the song.

Common Mistakes:
- Overlooking the dynamic changes between the verses, pre-choruses, and choruses,
  which are crucial for expressing the song's emotional journey.
- Not maintaining the rhythm during faster chord transitions, especially in the bridge.

Lyrics Meaning:
"Getaway Car" tells a cinematic tale of a doomed romance and escape, metaphorically
using the imagery of a getaway car to describe a swift and thrilling but ultimately
fleeting relationship.