Taylor Swift - Permanent Marker Chords

Chords Used:
D      xx0323 
G      320033
D/F#   200033 (this is just a step down from G, its not really needed!)
A      x02220
Em7    022030

Intro: D  G D/F# A  x2

Verse:
            D       G  D/F#  A
 I know he loved you
               D    G  D/F#  A
 A long time ago 
                 D      G  D/F# A
 I ain't jealous of you
                           D   G  D/F#  A
 Just thought you should know
          G                  
 You were never good enough for him
    A
 Or anything like me
        Em7               
 So you might as well sit back cause I ain't
   G               A
 trying to show maturity


Chorus:
 D        G       A
 X is the shape I drew through your face 
    D         G       A
 in permanent marker, oh
 D             G        A
 Just like the mark you knew you were making
        D             G
 Who do you think you are
    A
 To write on his heart
    D           G   D/F#  A
 in permanent marker


Verse:
                   D       G  D/F#  A
 Well I found that picture
                 D         G  D/F#  A
 Of you in that green dress
            D         G  D/F#  A
 Sure had a good time
                   D  G  D/F#  A
 Cleanin' up that mess
          G
 He found thirty other pieces
           A
 But he'll never find them all
          Em7
 Tried to tape them back together
        G                  A
 Now he knows to keep them off the wall


Chorus:
 D        G       A
 X is the shape I drew through your face 
    D         G       A
 in permanent marker, oh
 D             G        A
 Just like the mark you knew you were making
        D             G
 Who do you think you are
    A
 To write on his heart
    D                D/F#   Em7  A
 in permanent marker


Chorus:
 D        G       A
 X is the shape I drew through your face 
    D         G       A
 in permanent marker, oh
 D             G        A
 Just like the mark you knew you were making
        D             G
 Who do you think you are
    A
 To write on his heart

 D        G       A
 X is the shape I drew through your face 
    D         G       A
 in permanent marker, oh
 D               G            A
 Just like that mark that you knew that you were making
        D             G
 Who do you think you are
    A
 To write on his heart
    D           G   D/F#  A
 in permanent marker


Outro:
    D           G   D/F#  A        D (hold)
 in permanent marker, oh permanent marker, yeah





How to play "Permanent Marker" by Taylor Swift on Guitar

Chords Used:
D: xx0323
G: 320033
D/F#: 200033
A: x02220
Em7: 022030

Intro:
D G D/F# A (x2)
Verse:
Strumming Pattern: Down-down-up, down-up-down.
Chord Progression: D, G, D/F#, A.
For instance:
D G D/F# A
"I know he loved you a long time ago"

Tips:
D/F#: This chord is just a transition from D to G. It's optional.
Transitions: Practice moving quickly between chords, especially from D/F# to A.
Chorus:
Strumming Pattern: Down-down-up-down-up, keeping a steady rhythm.
Chord Progression: D, G, A.
For example:
D G A
"X is the shape I drew through your face"

Common Mistakes:
Chord Changes: Hesitating on transitions. Practice switching smoothly.
Strumming Consistency: Keeping an even rhythm is crucial. Start slowly and speed up.

Outro:
Similar to the chorus, focusing on D, G, D/F#, and A.

Song Facts:
"Permanent Marker" is one of Taylor Swift's early unreleased songs.
The lyrics tell the story of confidently moving on from a relationship.
Make sure your guitar is tuned to standard (EADGBE). Practice the transitions between chords to nail the smooth changes, especially in the chorus. The strumming pattern is upbeat and syncopated, giving the song its catchy feel.