Taylor Swift - Lets Go Battle Chords

[Intro] x2
Em C G D

[Verse 1]
Em
The first shots fired
                     C
Everybody’s gathered around
You’re looking at me
                       G
Like I try to take you down
   D
No no
                             Em
It’s not what happened at all
There’s no sound
I’m waiting on your next move
C
A showdown and I know where to hit you
G       D
But no no
                                 C
It’s not how I wanted this to go down

[Pre-Chorus]
                          Em
Now we’re standing in the ring
                        D
And you made your first swing
              Em             C
And now we’re fighting dirty
               Em                D
Won’t somebody come see break it up

[Chorus]
    C            G
And I used to be on your side
         D                           Em
Now it’s looking like we’re going to battle
    C                       G
And why you’re taking shots at me like
D                           Em
Somebody’s gonna give you a medal?
    C             G
And I never wanna hurt you
                 D
But I’m tired of taking all these blows
      C              G
And so I’d rather be on your side
    D            *Stop*
But if you wanna fight
             C
Baby let’s go
   G  D  Em
Oh oh
        C
Let’s go
   G  D
Oh oh

[Verse 2]
Em
So gloves off

If this is how you want it
C
We had it all

But you couldn’t keep a promise
G   D
No no
I’m not the one who tore us apart
Em
Let me remind you for a minute

Why we’re not fine
C
Is she here?

Is she’s standing on the sidelines?
G   D
Oh oh
                                         C
Can’t you tell this is breaking my heart?

[Pre-Chorus]
                          Em
Now we’re standing in the ring
                        D
And you made your first swing
              Em             C
And now I'm fighting dirty
                  Em             D
But I'm not going down 'till the breaking up

[Chorus]
    C            G
And I used to be on your side
         D                           Em
Now it’s looking like we’re going to battle
    C                       G
And why you’re taking shots at me like
D                           Em
Somebody’s gonna give you a medal?
    C             G
And I never wanna hurt you
                 D
But I’m tired of taking all these blows
      C              G
And so I’d rather be on your side
    D                 *Stop*
But if you wanna fight
             C
Baby let’s go
   G  D  Em
Oh oh
        C
Let’s go
   G  D
Oh oh

[Bridge]
C                         G
Now we’re standing in the ring
              D                                    C
Breaking everything that we’ve been building up so long
                  G                D
And I don’t wanna do this breaking up
           C         G           D
But you’re not who I thought you were
    C       G       D
And this is looking more
          C  G  D  Em
Like a war
                          C  G  D  Em
Looks like we’re going to war

[Chorus]
    C            G
And I used to be on your side
         D                           Em
Now it’s looking like we’re going to battle
    C                 G
And I'm trying not to break down crying
D                         Em
No one’s gonna give you a medal?
    C             G
And I never wanna hurt you
                 D                Em
But I’m tired of taking all these blows
      C              G       D   Em  D  C
And so I’d rather be on your side
              G
I'd rather be on your side
    D
But if you wanna fight
             C
Baby let’s go
   G  D
Oh oh
                           C
Look's like we're going to war
   G  D
Oh oh

[Outro]
Em
The first shots fired
Everybody’s gathered around
C
You’re looking at me
                       G
Like I try to take you down
    D
No no
                 *Stop*
But if you wanna fight
Baby let’s go




How to play "Lets Go Battle" on guitar

- Intro & Verse Strumming: Start with the intro progression Em C G D. Use
  a steady rhythm, focusing on downstrokes for a clear and direct sound. 
  This pattern is crucial as it sets the emotional tone of the song.

- Chord Transitions: Pay attention to the smooth transitions between the chords.
  From Em to C, shift your fingers efficiently without lifting them too high 
  off the fretboard to avoid unwanted string noise.

- Pre-Chorus & Chorus Dynamics: As you move into the pre-chorus and chorus,
  increase your strumming intensity to match the escalating emotional content.
  Emphasize the first beat of each measure to drive the rhythm forward.

- Stop Technique: Notice the *Stop* in the chorus after the D chord. This 
  involves abruptly stopping the strings with the edge of your hand. Practice 
  this to ensure a sharp and clear cessation of sound, which adds dramatic 
  effect.

- Emotional Expression: The dynamics of your playing should reflect the lyrical
  content — escalating from reflective to confrontational. Adjust your strumming
  force accordingly to convey these emotions effectively.

- Common Mistakes:
  - Rushing the tempo during more emotional sections. Keep your tempo steady.
  - Not fully stopping the sound during the *Stop* moments, which can muddle
    the intended dramatic effect.
  - Over-lifting fingers during transitions, causing unwanted noise.

General Tips:
- Tune your guitar before playing to ensure the chords sound their best.
- Use a capo on the 2nd fret if the pitch is too low or high for your voice.
- Practice the chord transitions slowly at first, then gradually build up speed
  to ensure accuracy.

Lyrics Meaning:
The lyrics of "Lets Go Battle" reflect a turbulent confrontation, possibly in a 
romantic relationship, where both sides are poised for an emotional battle. The
song navigates through the complexities of standing up for oneself while still 
caring deeply for the other person, highlighting the painful yet inevitable clash
when all diplomatic efforts falter.