WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Long Chords | Ver. 1
Tuning: No Capo
G C9 Em7 D/F#
e|-3--3--3---2-|
B|-3--3--3---3-|
G|-0--0--0---2-|
D|-0--2--2---0-|
A|-2--3--2---0-|
E|-3--x--x---2-|
Intro: G C9 Em7 D/F# C9
G C9
I said remember this moment, in the back of my mind
Em7
The time we stood with our shaking hands
D/F# C9
The crowds and stands went wild
G
We were the Kings and the Queens
C9
And they read off our names
Em7
The night you danced like you knew our lives
D/F# C9
Would never be the same
Em7
You held your head like a hero
C9
On a history book page
Em7 D/F#
It was the end of a decade
C9
But the start of an age
G C9
Long live the walls we crashed through
Em7 D/F#
How the kingdom lights shined just for me and you
G C9
I was screaming long live all the magic we made
Em7
And bring on all the pretenders
C9 G
One day we will be remembered
G
I said remember this feeling
C9
I passed the pictures around
Em7
Of all the years that we stood there
D/F# C9
On the side-lines wishing for right now
G
We are the Kings and the Queens
C9
You traded your baseball cap for a crown
Em7
When they gave us our trophies
D/F# C9
And we held them up for our town
Em7
And the cynics were outraged
C9
Screaming this is absurd
Em7
Cause for a moment a band of thieves
D/F# C9
In ripped up jeans got to rule the world
G C9
Long live the walls we crashed through
Em7 D/F#
How the kingdom lights shined just for me and you
G C9
I was screaming long live all the magic we made
Em7
And bring on all the pretenders
D/F#
I'm not afraid
G C9
Long live all the mountains we moved
Em7 D/F#
I had the time of my life fighting dragons with you
G C9
I was screaming long live the look on your face
Em7
And bring on all the pretenders
C9 G
One day we will be remembered
C9 Em7 D/F#
Hold on to spinning around
C9 Em7 D/F#
Confetti falls to the ground
C9
May these memories break our fall
G C9
Will you take a moment, promise me this
Em7
That you'll stand by me forever
D/F# C9
But if god forbid, fate should step in
G
And force us into a goodbye
C9
If you have children some day
Em7 D/F#
When they point to the pictures
C9
Please tell them my name
Tell them how the crowds went wild
D/F#
Tell them how our hope it shined
G C9
Long live the walls we crashed through
Em7 D/F#
I had the time of my life... with you
G C9
Long, long live the walls we crashed through
Em7 D/F#
How the kingdom lights shined just for me and you
G C9
I was screaming long live all the magic we made
Em7
And bring on all the pretenders
D/F#
I'm not afraid
G C9
Singin long live all the mountains we moved
Em7 D/F#
I had the time of my life fighting dragons with you
G C9
Long, long live the look on your face
Em7
And bring on all the pretenders
C9 G
One day we will be remembered
How to play "Long Live" on guitar
- Chord Fingerings: First, familiarize yourself with the specific fingerings for
each chord used in this song. G, C9, Em7, and D/F# are played as follows:
G: 320033
C9: x32033
Em7: x22033
D/F#: 200232
Note the common use of the 3rd fret on the B and high E strings across these
chords, which helps create a cohesive sound.
- Intro & Verses: Start with the intro progression G, C9, Em7, D/F#, C9.
Maintain a smooth and consistent strumming pattern, such as down-down-up-up-down-up,
which works well through the song. Focus on clean transitions between chords.
- Strumming Dynamics: Vary your strumming intensity to match the lyrical and
emotional content. Use softer strumming for more introspective sections and
build intensity for the more dramatic lines.
- Chorus Emphasis: The chorus is the emotional peak of the song, so strum
more forcefully here to highlight the lyrics. Pay particular attention to
the dynamics from Em7 to D/F# to drive the emotional impact.
- Bridge and Outro: The bridge and outro continue with the same chords but focus
on the lyrical delivery. Adjust your playing to be supportive of the vocal lines,
especially during the storytelling parts.
- Common Mistakes:
- Losing the rhythm during the chord transitions, particularly between G and D/F#.
Practice these transitions slowly and build up speed.
- Not muting the sixth string on the C9 chord, which can muddy the chord's sound.
Be mindful of your strumming accuracy.
- Overstrumming in quieter sections, which can overpower the vocals.
General Tips:
- Tune your guitar properly before starting to ensure the chords sound correct.
- Listen to the original track to get a sense of the overall feel and dynamics.
- Practice with a metronome to keep your rhythm steady and accurate.
Lyrics Meaning:
"Long Live" is a tribute to triumphs and memories, celebrating past victories and
the enduring bond between friends or collaborators. The lyrics invoke a sense of
nostalgia and a defiant joy in the face of challenges, looking back on shared
experiences with pride and a touch of wistfulness.
