Taylor Swift - Ivy Chords

[Verse 1]
Bm           D/A
How's one to know?
    D/G                D/E              D/F#
I'd meet you where the spirit meets the bones
     D/G         Aadd4
In a faith-forgotten   land
Bm          D/A
In from the snow
     D/G                    D/E          D/F#
Your touch brought forth an incandescent glow
D/G           Aadd4
Tarnished but so    grand
 
[Pre-Chorus]
        Bm        D/A               D/G
And the old widow goes to the stone every day
      D/E               D/F#
But I don't, I just sit here and wait
D/G              Aadd4
Grieving for the living
 
[Chorus]
D      Bm7
Oh, goddamn
   D/A              Bm7                   D
My pain fits in the palm of your freezing hand
Bm7              Asus
Taking mine, but it's been promised to another
D     Bm7
Oh, I can't
D/A              Bm7              D
Stop you putting roots in my dreamland
   Bm7                  Asus
My house of stone, your ivy  grows
               Bm      Bm/A Gmaj7
And now I'm covered in you
 
Bm/E  Bm/F#  Gmaj7  Bm/A  Asus
 
[Verse 2]
Bm         D/A
I  wish to know
    D/G             D/E               D/F#
The fatal flaw that makes you long to be
   D/G     Aadd4
Magnificently    cursed
Bm          D/A
He's in the room
     D/G           D/E           D/F#
Your opal eyes are all I wish to see
   D/G            Aadd4
He wants what's only    yours
 
[Chorus]
D      Bm7
Oh, goddamn
   D/A              Bm7                   D
My pain fits in the palm of your freezing hand
Bm7              Asus
Taking mine, but it's been promised to another
D     Bm7
Oh, I can't
D/A              Bm7              D
Stop you putting roots in my dreamland
   Bm7                  Asus
My house of stone, your ivy  grows, and now I'm covered
 
[Verse 3]
Em7           F#m11
Clover blooms in    the fields
Gmaj7                    Bm/A         Bm
Spring breaks loose, the time is near
              F#m/C#             D
What would he do     if he found us out?
Em7            F#m11
Crescent moon, coast is clear
Gmaj7                    Bm/A           Bm
Spring breaks loose, but so   does fear
           F#m/C#            D
He's gonna burn   this house to the ground
Bm           D/A
How's one to know?
    D/G              D/E             D/F#
I'd live and die for moments that we stole
   D/G           Aadd4
On begged and borrowed time
   Bm         D/A
So tell me to run
   D/G             D/E                D/F#
Or dare to sit and watch what we'll become
    D/G         Aadd4
And drink my husband's wine
 
[Chorus]
D      Bm7
Oh, goddamn
   D/A              Bm7                   D
My pain fits in the palm of your freezing hand
Bm7              Asus
Taking mine, but it's been promised to another
D     Bm
Oh, I can't
D/A              Bm7              D
Stop you putting roots in my dreamland
   Bm7                  Asus
My house of stone, your ivy  grows
               D       Bm7 D/A  Bm7
And now I'm covered in you
           D       Bm7 Aadd4
And I'm covered in you
 
[Bridge]
   D
So yeah, it's a fire
       Gmaj9                Aadd4
It's a goddamn blaze in the dark
        D
And you started it
            Gmaj9  Aadd4
You started it
   Bm7
So yeah, it's a war
         Gmaj9               Aadd4
It's the goddamn fight of my life
        D
And you started it
            Gmaj9  Aadd4
You started it
 
[Chorus]
Bm7   D/C#
Oh, I can't
Dadd4             Em7              Bm7
Stop  you putting roots in my dreamland
   D/C#                 D
My house of stone, your ivy grows
                    D
And now I'm covered
   Bm7 Asus    Bm7 D Bm7 Asus  D  Bm7  Asus
In you,     in you
Bm7     D          Bm7 Asus
Now I'm covered in you
   D
In you
 
[Outro]
Bm7  Asus  Bm7
D  Bm7  Asus    D
X





How to play "Ivy" on guitar

Playing Style: This song utilizes a complex mix of chords and intricate
strumming patterns that convey its ethereal and emotionally rich narrative.
Ensure the chords are played with precision and maintain a fluid strumming
pattern to capture the song's hauntingly beautiful essence.

Chords Used:
- Bm (B minor)
- D/A, D/G, D/E, D/F# (D major variations)
- Aadd4 (A major with added fourth)
- Bm7 (B minor seven)
- Asus (A suspended)
- Gmaj7 (G major seven)
- Em7 (E minor seven)
- F#m11 (F sharp minor eleven)
- F#m/C# (F sharp minor over C sharp)
- D/C# (D major over C sharp)
- Dadd4 (D major with added fourth)
- Gmaj9 (G major nine)

Verse Progression:
- Begin with Bm to D/A transitioning through various D chord inversions
and ending on Aadd4. This pattern sets a reflective and moody tone for the
narrative unfolding in the lyrics.
- Strum gently to allow the complexity of the chords to resonate, providing
a lush backdrop to the vocal melody.

Pre-Chorus:
- Continue with Bm to D/A and through D inversions, using the same
strumming pattern. The emotional intensity starts to build, preparing for
the release in the chorus.

Chorus:
- Shift to a straightforward D to Bm7 progression, then move through D/A
to Bm7. This provides a stark contrast to the verse and highlights the
chorus's lyrical theme of inevitable entanglement.
- Increase strumming intensity slightly to emphasize the emotional peak of
the chorus.

Bridge:
- The bridge features an escalation with chords like Gmaj9 and Aadd4,
creating a dramatic and intense musical moment that reflects the
song's climactic narrative.
- Play with more force here, allowing each chord to express the
turbulence of the emotions described in the lyrics.

Outro:
- Conclude with a reflective sequence of Bm7 and Asus, returning to the
subdued and introspective mood. This brings closure to the song's story,
ending on a contemplative note.

General Tips:
- Practice the chord transitions thoroughly, especially the variations of
the D chord, to ensure smooth movement throughout the song.
- Focus on dynamic control in your strumming to match the song's emotional
arc, from the verses through the bridge to the outro.

Common Mistakes:
- Overlooking the importance of chord inversions and additions, which are
crucial for achieving the song's unique sound.
- Not adjusting strumming dynamics in response to the narrative shifts in
the lyrics, which can result in a performance that lacks emotional depth.

Lyrics Meaning:
"Ivy" is a song that weaves a tale of forbidden love and its complex,
sometimes destructive impact on the individuals involved. The lyrics
explore themes of longing, secrecy, and the inevitable intertwining of
lives that forbidden love brings, using vivid imagery and metaphors to
illustrate the emotional landscape of the narrator.