WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Should've Said No Chords | Ver. 1
Tuning: Standard
Em G C D D/F# A
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B|-0---3---1---3---3---2-|
G|-0---0---0---2---2---2-|
D|-2---0---2---0---0---2-|
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Em C D G D/F# Em C D x2
G D/F# Em
It’s strange to think the songs we used to sing
C G D/F# Em C
The smiles, the flowers, everything... is gone
G D
Yesterday I found out about you
Em C G D/F# Em C
Even now just looking at you... feels wrong
Em C G
You say that you’d take it all back, given one chance
D C D
It was a moment of weakness and you said yes
Em C
You should’ve said no, you should’ve gone home
D G
You should’ve thought twice before you let it all go
D/F# Em C
You should’ve know that word, bout what you did with her
D
Would get back to me...
Em C
And I should’ve been there, in the back of your mind
D G
I shouldn’t be asking myself why
D/F# Em C A
You shouldn’t be begging for forgiveness at my feet...
C D
You should’ve said no, baby and you might still have me
Em C D G Em C D
G D/F#
You can see that I’ve been crying
Em C G D/F# Em C
And baby you know all the right things... to say
G D/F# Em C
But do you honestly expect me to believe
G D/F# Em C
We could ever be the same
Em C G
You say that the past is the past, you need one chance
D C D
It was a moment of weakness and you said yes
Em C
You should’ve said no, you should’ve gone home
D G
You should’ve thought twice before you let it all go
D/F# Em C
You should’ve know that word, bout what you did with her
D
Would get back to me...
Em C
And I should’ve been there, in the back of your mind
D G
I shouldn’t be asking myself why
D/F# Em C A
You shouldn’t be begging for forgiveness at my feet...
C D
You should’ve said no, baby and you might still have me
Em C G D
Em C A
I can’t resist… before you go, tell me this
C D
Was it worth it…
C
Was she worth this…
Em C D G D/F# Em C D
Nooooo no... no, no, no, no...
Em C
You should’ve said no, you should’ve gone home
D G
You should’ve thought twice before you let it all go
Em C
You should’ve know that word, bout what you did with her
D
Would get back to me...
Em C
And I should’ve been there, in the back of your mind
D/F# G
I shouldn’t be asking myself why
D/F# Em C A
You shouldn’t be begging for forgiveness at my feet...
C D
You should’ve said no, baby and you might still have me
How to play "Should've Said No" on guitar by Taylor Swift:
Chords:
Em: 022000
G: 320003
C: x32010
D: xx0232
D/F#: 200232
A: x02220
Structure:
Intro: Em, C, D, G, D/F#, Em, C, D (x2)
Verse: G, D/F#, Em, C, G, D/F#, Em, C
Pre-Chorus: Em, C, G, D
Chorus: Em, C, D, G, D/F#
Strumming Pattern:
Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for verses and chorus.
Emphasize downstrokes for dramatic effect, especially during the chorus.
Breakdown:
Intro:
Play Em to C to D to G and D/F#.
Repeat the sequence twice to establish rhythm.
Verse:
G to D/F# to Em and C.
Strum smoothly, matching the song's storytelling lyrics.
Pre-Chorus:
Transition to Em to C to G and D.
Build intensity to lead into the chorus.
Chorus:
Em to C to D to G and D/F#.
Strum forcefully, accentuating the song's strong emotions.
Common Mistakes:
Chord Transitions: Practice moving between Em and D/F#.
Timing: Keep the rhythm steady to match the song’s tempo.
Song Facts:
"Should've Said No" is an assertive song about betrayal and the consequences of infidelity.
Taylor Swift wrote it to convey empowerment after being wronged in a relationship.
