WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Miss Americana And The Heartbreak Prince Ukulele | Ver. 1
[Verse 1]
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You know I adore you, I'm crazier for you | Than I was at 16, lost in a film scene |
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Waving homecoming queens, marching band playing | I'm lost in the lights |
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American glory faded before me | Now I'm feeling hopeless, ripped up my prom dress|
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Running through rose thorns, I saw the scoreboard | And ran for my life (Ah)|
[Pre-Chorus]
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No cameras catch my pageant smile | I counted days, I counted miles|
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To see you there, to see you there | It's been a long time coming, but|
[Chorus]
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It's you and me, that's my whole world | They whisper in the hallway, "She's a bad, bad girl" (Okay)|
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The whole school is rolling fake dice | You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes|
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It's you and me, there's nothing like this | Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince (Okay)|
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We're so sad, we paint the town blue | Voted most likely to run away with you|
[Verse 2]
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My team is losing, battered and bruising | I see the high fives between the bad guys|
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Leave with my head hung, you are the only one | Who seems to care|
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American stories burning before me | I'm feeling helpless, the damsels are depressed|
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Boys will be boys then, where are the wise men? | Darling, I'm scared (Ah)|
[Pre-Chorus 2]
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No cameras catch my pageant smile | I counted days, I counted miles|
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To see you there, to see you there | It's been a long time coming, but|
[Chorus]
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It's you and me, that's my whole world | They whisper in the hallway, "She's a bad, bad girl" (Okay)|
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The whole school is rolling fake dice | You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes|
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It's you and me, there's nothing like this | Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince (Okay)|
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We're so sad, we paint the town blue | Voted most likely to run away with you|
[Bridge]
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And I don't want you to (Go), I don't really wanna (Fight)|
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'Cause nobody's gonna (Win), I think you should come home
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And I don't want you to (Go), I don't really wanna (Fight)|
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'Cause nobody's gonna (Win), I think you should come home
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And I don't want you to (Go), I don't really wanna (Fight)
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'Cause nobody's gonna (Win), just thought you should know
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And I'll never let you (Go) 'cause I know this is a (Fight)
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That someday we're gonna (Win)|
[Chorus]
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It's you and me, that's my whole world | They whisper in the hallway, "She's a bad, bad girl" (Okay)|
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The whole school is rolling fake dice | You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes|
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It's you and me, there's nothing like this | Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince (Okay)|
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We're so sad, we paint the town blue | Voted most likely to run away with you|
[Post-Chorus]
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And I don't want you to (Go), I don't really wanna (Fight)|
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'Cause nobody's gonna (Win), just thought you should know|
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And I don't want you to (Go), I don't really wanna (Fight)|
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'Cause nobody's gonna (Win), just thought you should know|
[Outro]
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It's you and me, that's my whole world | They whisper in the hallway, "She's a bad, bad girl" (Okay)|
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"She's a bad, bad girl"|
How to play "Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince" by Taylor Swift on guitar
Chords Used (Standard Tuning):
- A chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, your middle
finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, and your ring finger on the 2nd fret
of the B string.
- Bm chord: Barre the 2nd fret, placing your ring finger on the 4th fret of the D string,
your pinky on the 4th fret of the G string, and your middle finger on the 3rd fret of
the B string.
- D chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, your middle
finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
of the B string.
- G chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, your middle
finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
of the high E string.
Progressions:
- Verse:
A, Bm, D, G (repeated)
- Pre-Chorus:
Bm, G, A, D
- Chorus:
A, G, D, Bm
- Outro:
A, G, D
Strumming Pattern:
The strumming pattern follows this rhythmic sequence:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
Keep the strumming consistent, emphasizing downstrokes to reflect the song's darker tone.
Playing Tips:
- Practice smooth transitions between chords, particularly A and Bm, to keep the rhythm flowing.
- For the Bm chord, ensure you're barring correctly to avoid muted strings.
- Let the chords ring out during quieter sections and build intensity for the chorus.
Common Mistakes:
- Not pressing down fully on the barre chords, leading to buzzing or muted notes.
- Switching too late from Bm to G, which affects the flow of the verse.
- Strumming inconsistently, resulting in uneven dynamics.
Song Meaning:
"Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince" reflects a story of disillusionment and
hope amidst challenging times. Taylor Swift uses the imagery of a high school setting
to explore themes of love, politics, and idealism, painting a vivid picture with
powerful chords and an evocative melody.
