WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Id Lie Chords | Ver. 1
Chords:
D-xx0232
A-x02220
Em-022000
G-320033
D/F#-200033
Dsus2-xx0230
Em7-020030
Intro:
D,A,Em,G,D,Dsus2,A,Em,G
Verse 1: (Palm Mute)
D A Em G
I don't think that passenger seat
D A Em G
Has ever looked this good to me
D A Em
He tells me about his night
G D A Em G
And I count the colors in his eyes
D
He'll never fall in love
A
He swears, as he runs his fingers through his hair
Em D/F# G
I'm laughing 'cause I hope he's wrong
D
And I don't think it ever crossed his mind
A
He tells a joke, I fake a smile
Em D/F# G
But I know all his favorite songs
Chorus:
A G
And I could tell you
A D
His favorite color's green
D/F# G
He loves to argue
A D
Born on the seventeenth
Em7 G
His sister's beautiful
A D
He has his father's eyes
Em D/F# G A
And if you ask me if I love him
I'd lie
(D,A,Em,G)
Verse 2: (Palm Mute)
D A Em G
He looks around the room
D A Em G
Innocently overlooks the truth
D A Em
Shouldn't a light go on
G D A Em G
Doesn't he know that I've had him memorized for so long
D
And he sees everything black and white
A
Never let nobody see him cry
Em D/F# G A
I don't let nobody see me wishin' he was mine
Chorus:
G
I could tell you
A D
His favorite color's green
D/F# G
He loves to argue
A D
Born on the seventeenth
Em7 G
His sister's beautiful
A D
He has his father's eyes
Em D/F# G A
And if you ask me if I love him
I'd lie
(D,A,Em,G,D,Dsus2,A,Em,G)
Bridge:
D
He stands there, then walks away
A
My God, if I could only say
Em D/F# G
I'm holding every breath for you
(Palm Mute- until so i put on my makeup...)
G
He'd never tell you
A D
But he can play guitar
D/F# G A D
I think he can see through everything but my heart
Em7 G
First thought when I wake up is
A D
My God, he's beautiful
Em
So I put on my make-up
D/F# G
And pray for a miracle
Chorus:
A G
Yes, I could tell you
A D
His favorite color's green
D/F# G
And he loves to argue
A D
Oh, and he kills me
Em7 G
His sister's beautiful
A D
He has his father's eyes
Em G
And if you ask me if I love him...
Em D/F# G A
Don't you ask me if I love him...
Cause I'd lie
Outro: D,A,Em,G,A,Dsus2,D
How to play "I'd Lie" by Taylor Swift on guitar
Tuning: Standard tuning (EADGBE)
Chords used in this song:
D xx0232
A x02220
Em 022000
G 320033
D/F# 200033
Dsus2 xx0230
Em7 020030
Intro and Chorus Strumming:
- Use a steady down-up pattern, focusing more on downstrokes
to maintain a rhythmic drive.
- For the D/F# and Em7, emphasize the bass notes to enrich the
chord's resonance.
Verse Strumming Pattern (Palm Mute):
- Lightly touch the strings with the side of your palm while
strumming mainly with downstrokes to create a muted, soft sound.
- This technique is used to bring a more intimate and focused
tone to the verses.
Transition Tips:
- Practice changing from D to D/F# smoothly, as the thumb
can be used to fret the low E string on the second fret
for D/F# to ease transitions.
- Moving from G to Em and back needs to be swift to maintain
the flow of the rhythm.
Chorus:
- The chorus opens up dynamically, so lift the palm muting
and strum more openly to bring out the song's emotional
essence.
- Emphasize the first beat of each measure to keep the rhythm
engaging and driving.
Bridge Technique:
- The bridge offers a moment of reflection; continue with a
soft strumming or picking pattern to highlight the emotional
lyrics.
- Use the palm muting technique mentioned for the verses to
keep it subtle and impactful.
Common Mistakes:
- Not maintaining consistent strumming patterns can disrupt
the song's rhythmic integrity.
- Hurried transitions between chords can cause buzzing or
incomplete chord sounds, especially with D/F# and Em7.
Lyrics Meaning:
This song narrates the silent and unconfessed love the singer
has for a friend. She describes his characteristics vividly,
yet denies her feelings, saying "I'd lie" to hide her true
emotions.
End your practice by playing along with the actual track to
match the timing and feel of the song, gradually increasing
the tempo as you become more comfortable with the transitions
and strumming patterns.
