Taylor Swift - I Wish You Would Chords

Standard Tuning
Capo on the 5th fret


Chords:

G:      320003 or 320033
Em:     x22000
C:      x32010
D:      xx0232

(To play without a capo replace the chords above by C, Am, F and G)


   Intro:      G


 Verse:
G
 It's 2 am, in your car
 Windows down, you pass my street, the memories start
 You say it's in the past, you drive straight ahead
(Em)                                             (C)                    (D)
 You're thinking that I hate you now 'cause you still don't know what I never said


 Chorus:
G
 I wish you would come back

 Wish I never hung up the phone like I did
  Em
 I wish you knew that I'll never forget you as long as I live and I
C                                 D                               G
 Wish you were right here, right now, it's all good, I wish you would


 Verse:
G
 It's 2 am, in my room
 Headlights pass the window pane, I think of you
 We're a crooked love in a straight line down
Em                                       C                   (D)
 Makes you want to run and hide then it makes you turn right back around


 Chorus:
G
 I wish you would come back

 Wish I never hung up the phone like I did
  Em
 I wish you knew that I'll never forget you as long as I live and I
C                                 D                               G
 Wish you were right here, right now, it's all good, I wish you would
G
 I wish we could go back

 And remember what we were fighting for and
  Em
 I wish you knew that I miss you too much to be mad anymore and I
C                                 D                               G
 Wish you were right here, right now, it's all good, I wish you would
 G
 I I I    
 I wish, I wish
 Em
 I I I
 I wish, I wish 
 C   D
 I I I
 I wish, I wish


 Bridge:
G
 You always knew how to push my buttons
Em
 You give me everything and nothing
C              D
 This mad mad love makes you come running
G
 To stand back where you stood
                               Em
 I Wish You Would, I Wish You Would
                                C
 I Wish You Would, I Wish You Would
D
 I wish, I wish


 Verse:
G
 2am here we are
 See your face, hear my voice in the dark
 We're a crooked love in a straight line down
Em                                    C                 (D)
 Makes you wanna run and hide but it made us turn right back around


Chorus:
G
 I wish you would come back

 Wish I never hung up the phone like I did
  Em
 I wish you knew that I'll never forget you as long as I live and I
C                                 D                              G
 Wish you were right here, right now, it's all good, I wish you would
G
 I wish you would come back

 Wish I never hung up the phone like I did 
  Em
 I wish you know that I'll never forget you as long as I live and I
C                                 D                              G
 Wish you were right here, right now, it's all good, I wish you would
G
 I wish we could go back

 And remember what we were fighting for and
  Em
 I wish you knew that I miss you too much to be mad anymore and I
C                                 D                              G
 Wish you were right here, right now, it's all good, I wish you would


 Outro:
G
 You always knew how to push my buttons
Em
 You give me everything and nothing
C              D
 This mad mad love makes you come running
G
 To stand back where you stood
                               Em
 I Wish You Would, I Wish You Would
                                C
 I Wish You Would, I Wish You Would
D                 G
 I wish, I wish
                             G
 I wish, I wish, I wish you would





How to play "I Wish You Would" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Playing Style: This track has a vibrant and emotional tone, driven by its powerful 
chord progression. Use a capo on the 5th fret to play the chords as they align with 
the original key.

Chords and Placement:
- G: 320003 or 320033
- Em: x22000
- C: x32010
- D: xx0232

Intro and Verse Playing:
- The song opens with a simple yet impactful G chord. For the verses, maintain a 
  steady rhythm that supports the vocal narrative.
  
  Example Strumming Pattern:
  Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up

Chorus Playing:
- The chorus is the emotional peak of the song, so play with more force to bring out 
  the longing expressed in the lyrics. Transition smoothly between chords to keep the 
  flow energetic and continuous.

Bridge Section:
- The bridge should be played with emphasis on emotional intensity, reflecting the 
  lyrics' sense of yearning and frustration. Let each chord ring to fill the space 
  and convey the depth of emotion.

General Tips:
- Tuning: Make sure your guitar is tuned to standard tuning with the capo on the 5th 
  fret.
- Practice: Focus on the transitions between the G, Em, C, and D chords, as quick 
  changes are crucial for maintaining the rhythm of the song.
- Listen: Play along with the recording to better capture the emotional nuances of 
  the track.

Common Mistakes:
- Not adjusting strumming intensity between the verse and chorus can result in a 
  monotonous sound.
- Missing the timing on the transition from Em to C in the verses could disrupt the 
  song's flow.

Song Meaning:
"I Wish You Would" talks about the regrets and desires following a breakup, with 
the protagonist wishing for reconciliation and reflecting on past misunderstandings.