Taylor Swift - Gracie Chords

No Capo
Standard Tuning


Dsus2 (strum twice, then switch 2nd string's 3fret to 2fret), G

Dsus2                             G
My name's Gracie, I'll be five in May
Dsus2                                      G
I'm kinda scared 'cause I've never been on a plane
Em7                         G
And my mama says that it'll be alright
Em7                  G        A
'Cause I'm gonna see my daddy tonight

D                       G                        A
She says that there's a whole lot of good people in heaven
D       G               A
I don't wanna get there too soon
D                  G             A  
And I know there's a God because I met Him
D             G                A
And I see Him when I'm looking at you
G
There ain't no accidents in  what we do

My name's Heather, guess we're on the same plane
Don't mind Gracie, she could talk to you all night
She's finally well enough to travel, doctor says, "She's in the clear"
She's been in and out of hospitals, yeah, it's been a rough year

James T. Johnson, that's her daddy's name
He's been overseas, it'll be a year today
He never talked about being scared over the phone
He just said me and Gracie could come and take him home




How to play "Gracie" on guitar

Intro:
- Chords used: Dsus2, G
- Strum Dsus2 twice and then switch to G chord.

Verse:
- Chords progression: Dsus2, G, Em7, A
- Strumming Pattern: Downstroke on Dsus2 and G, 
  transitioning smoothly between them.
- Highlight: Transition quickly between Dsus2 and G to maintain
  the flow of the verse.

Chorus:
- Chords progression: D, G, A
- Strumming Pattern: Emphasize the downstroke, but include light upstrokes 
  for a more dynamic sound.
- Highlight: Focus on the emotional delivery of the chords, as this part 
  is expressive.

Bridge:
- Lyrics hint at conversation, use a softer strumming pattern here.
- Chords: D, G, A
- Maintain a steady, gentle rhythm to reflect the narrative of the lyrics.

Outro:
- Repeat the verse or chorus chords.
- Gradually slow down the strumming to bring a soft closure.

General Tips:
- Ensure your guitar is tuned to standard tuning (EADGBE).
- Practice the chord transitions slowly at first.
- Make sure to capture the emotional undertones of the song with your 
  dynamics—softer for reflective parts, stronger for emotional peaks.

Lyrics Meaning:
The song "Gracie" narrates from the perspectives of a young girl named Gracie and 
another character, Heather. It touches on themes of family, illness, and reunion. 
Gracie, who's traveling to meet her father with Heather, shares her innocent and 
hopeful view of life amidst her health challenges, creating a poignant emotional landscape.