Taylor Swift - Im Alright Chords

Capo on the 5th fred
* means single strum 
** means two strums


 Em
 Those green eyes
              C
 And that contagious smile
          G               D
 And those lips, and the way they verbalize
  Em                    C
 New York City, what a beauty to our eyes
            G
 Then you held my hand the first time
       D
 You looked at me and smiled


Em
 Everything was perfect
C
 Everything was great
G
 I was on a fairytale
          D
 It's a dream while I'm awake
Em
 But days passed and we weren't there
C                                G           D
 And it felt like we didn't care anymore, anymore


     C          *C *D *G
 But why'd we say goodbye?
                     D                *Dsus2 *D *Dsus4
 We said we didn't have enough time for both of us
           C          *C *D *G
 We said we try, to work things out
             D
 But all a sudden we're all tired
           *D
 And said goodbye

                  G                 D
 It's sad not to hear you calling me up at three AM
 Em                            **C          **D
 No one's ever gonna sing to me Stevie Wonder songs again
 G                  D  
 I'll miss your kiss and your curly hair
Em          
 But now that we said goodbye
**C               **D
 I'll pretend that I'm alright
G            D        
 Yeah, I'm alright, I'm alright
Em                
 You said you didn't wanna see me cry
 C                    **D
 But I'll pretend that I'm alright
G            D            Em           C      **D
 I'm alright, I'm alright, I'm alright


Em
 I miss you holding hotel keys
C
 And watch you sing to girls with happy tears
G
 When you're on stage, you point at me,
D
 You sing to me, as I chant your name
Em
 And as the spotlights disappear
C
 It's a different person that I'm with
G                           D
 So much simpler, so much better, and just so beautiful
Em
 The way we laugh with four more guys
C
 You walk around naked and cover my eyes
G        
 You're just so funny
D                                        C
 I can't believe that we're letting this go


      C         *C *D *G
 But why'd we say goodbye?
              D                      *Dsus2 *D *Dsus4
 We said we didn't have enough time for both of us
             C            *C *D *G
 We said we try, to work things out
            D 
 But all a sudden we're all tired

 And said goodbye

                  G                  D
 It's sad not to hear you calling me up at three AM
Em                                C            **D
 No one's ever gonna sing to me Stevie Wonder songs again
G                   D
 I'll miss your kiss and your curly hair
Em           
 But now that we said goodbye
C                 **D
 I'll pretend that I'm alright
G                  D
 Yeah, I'm alright, I'm alright
Em
 You said you didn't wanna see me cry
C                  **D
 I'll pretend that I'm alright


G
 Maybe it's time to let it go
D
 Maybe it's better off alone
Em
 Maybe today's the wrong time
C                 **D
 Someday we'll learn to be strong
G
 Maybe you're right about this,
D
 We're busy people with busy lives.
Em
 We can't keep up on this,
C **D
 So goodbye


G  D  Em  C  


G          D
 Call me up at three AM
Em          C          **D
 Sing me Stevie Wonder songs again
G          D
 Your kiss and your curly hair,
Em                           **C **D
 I'm never gonna say goodbye
                 G
 'Cause we're alright.  

End on G





ow to play "I'm Alright" on guitar

Playing Style: This song uses a combination of strumming and picking, with
a capo on the 5th fret to raise the pitch. The dynamics of strumming vary
throughout the song to match the emotional intensity of the lyrics.

Chords Used:
- Em (E minor)
- C (C major)
- G (G major)
- D (D major)
- Dsus2 and Dsus4 for embellishing the D chord

Introduction:
- Begin with soft strumming on Em, setting the emotional tone of the song.

Verse 1:
- Transition between Em and C for the first few lines, emphasizing the
contagious smile and beautiful eyes. Use a soft, regular strumming pattern.
- Move to G and D when describing the actions and setting, maintain a
gentle rhythm to keep the narrative flowing.

Chorus:
- Introduce *C and *D which indicate a single strum on each chord. Strum
*G softly and let each chord resonate before moving to the next to
emphasize the reflective lyrics.
- Use **C and **D where indicated for two strums, slightly louder to
highlight the emotional pivot points in the chorus.

Bridge:
- Similar to the verses, but pay attention to the lyrical content that
reflects a more personal and intimate narrative. The strumming should be
subtle, with occasional emphasis on the *D and **D for dramatic effect.

Outro:
- Repeat the chorus with increasing intensity as the song moves towards
closure. The final line "Cause we're alright" ends on a G chord, symbolizing
a resolve and acceptance, which should be played with a firm, resolved
strum.

General Tips:
- Ensure your capo is securely fastened at the 5th fret to avoid any
intonation issues.
- Practice the transitions between the chord embellishments (Dsus2, Dsus4)
to fluidly enhance the musical expression.
- Pay close attention to the dynamics of your strumming—softer for verses,
louder and more pronounced for choruses.

Common Mistakes:
- Not adjusting strumming dynamics to match the lyrical sentiments can
flatten the emotional impact of the song.
- Skipping the capo, which is crucial for achieving the correct pitch and
tone that match the original track.

Lyrics Meaning:
The song "I'm Alright" tells a story of personal strength and resilience
in the face of a breakup. Through its verses, it explores the memories
and moments shared, while the choruses and bridge express a resolve to
move forward, embracing the pain but ultimately finding peace in the
realization that one can be alright on their own.