WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - I Did Something Bad Chords | Ver. 1
[INTRO]
Em
[VERSE 1]
Em
I never trust a narcissist
G
But they love me
C
So I play 'em like a violin
Am D
And I make it look oh-so-easy
Em
'Cause for every lie I tell them
G
They tell me three
C
This is how the world works
Am D C
Now all he thinks about is me
[PRECHORUS]
Em
I can feel the flames on my skin
D C
Crimson red paint on my lips
Am
If a man talks s**t, then I owe him nothing
D
I don't regret it one bit, 'cause he had it coming
[CHORUS]
Em
They say I did something baddd
G
Then why's it feel so good?
C
They say I did something baddd
Am D
But why's it feel so good?
Em
Most fun I ever haddd
G C
And I'd do it over and over and over again if I could
Am D
It just felt so good, good
[INSTRUMENTAL]
Em
Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, death trap
G
Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, death trap
C
Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, death trap
Am D
Death trap, (trap, trap)
[VERSE 2]
Em
I never trust a playboy
G
But they love me
C
So I fly 'em all around the world
Am D
And I let them think they saved me
Em
They never see it comin'
G
What I do next
C
This is how the world works
Am D C
You gotta leave before you get left
[PRECHORUS]
Em
I can feel the flames on my skin
D C
He says, "Don't throw away a good thing"
Am
But if he drops my name, then I owe him nothin'
D Em
And if he spends my change, then he had it comin'
[CHORUS]
Em
They say I did something baddd
G
Then why's it feel so good?
C
They say I did something baddd
Am D
But why's it feel so good?
Em
Most fun I ever haddd
G C
And I'd do it over and over and over again if I could
Am D
It just felt so good, good
[INSTRUMENTAL]
Em
Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, death trap
G C
Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, death trap (It just felt so good)
Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, death trap
Am D
Death trap, (trap, trap)
[BRIDGE]
Em G Bm
They're burning all the witches, even if you aren't one
C Am
They got their pitchforks and proof
D
Their receipts and reasons
Em G Bm
They're burning all the witches, even if you aren't one
C
So light me up (light me up), light me up (light me up)
Am D
Light me up, go ahead and light me up (light me up)
Em
Light me up (light me up), light me up (light me up)
Light me up (light me up), light me up
[CHORUS]
Em
They say I did something baddd (ohh)
G
Then why's it feel so good? (so good)
C
They say I did something baddd
Am D
But why's it feel so good?
Em
Most fun I ever haddd (most fun I ever had)
G C
And I'd do it over and over and over again if I could
Am D
It just felt so good, (good) good
Em
Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, death trap
G
Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, death trap
C
Oh, you say I did something baddd (You say I did something bad)
Am D
Then why's it feel so good, good?
[OUTRO]
Em G
So bad, why's it feel so good?
C
Why's it feel, why's it feel so good? (bad)
Am D
It just felt so good, good
How to play "I Did Something Bad" by Taylor Swift on guitar
Playing the chords:
- Standard tuning is used for this song, with primary chords
Em, G, C, Am, D, and a Bm in the bridge.
Intro and Verses:
- The song starts with an Em chord, setting a dark tone.
- The verse progression follows Em, G, C, Am, D. This combination
creates a sense of tension and release, fitting the song's theme.
Prechorus and Chorus:
- The prechorus introduces a shift to D7sus2 before cycling back
to Em, enhancing the buildup to the chorus.
- In the chorus, the progression Em, G, C, Am, D is repeated,
emphasizing the defiant and rebellious tone of the lyrics.
Bridge:
- The bridge uses Em, G, Bm, C, Am, D, providing a climactic part
of the song with more complex emotions and a change in narrative
perspective.
Instrumental:
- Instrumental sections use a rapid repeating of the chords Em, G,
C, Am, D, matching the rhythm of the vocal taunts in the song.
Strumming Pattern:
- Use a forceful, rhythmic strumming pattern such as:
Down, Down, Up-Down-Up, Down-Up-Down-Up
- This pattern gives the song its driving, impactful feel.
Common Mistakes:
- Not maintaining the rhythmic intensity, especially in the chorus
and instrumental sections, can lessen the song's impact.
- Switching chords too slowly, particularly in the faster-paced
prechorus and instrumental sections, can disrupt the flow.
General Tips:
- Focus on the dynamic changes between the verses, chorus, and bridge
to match the song's emotional shifts.
- Practice the bridge separately to master the Bm chord transition,
which is less frequent in the song but crucial for the bridge's impact.
- Keep your playing energetic to match the song's defiant and
spirited nature.
Lyrics Meaning:
- "I Did Something Bad" explores themes of embracing one's missteps
and the exhilarating feeling of doing what is considered wrong but
feels right. It reflects a narrative of empowerment and defiance,
challenging societal expectations and reveling in the freedom of
self-acceptance.
