WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Timeless Chords | Ver. 1
[Intro]
D A Bm A G
[Verse 1]
D
Down the block there's an antique shop
A
And something in my head said stop, so I walked in
Bm
On the counter was a cardboard box
G
And the sign said, 'Photos twenty five cents each'
D A
Black and white, saw a thirties bride and school lovers laughing on the porch of their first house
Bm G
The kinda love that you only find once in a lifetime
The kind you don't put down
A Bm G D A Bm G
And that's when I called you and it's so hard to explain, but in those photos I saw us instead
A Bm G D
And somehow I know that you and I would've found each other
A G
In another life, you still would've turned my head
A
Even if wе'd met
[Chorus]
D
On a crowded street in 1944
A
And you werе headed off to fight in the war
Bm A
You still would've been mine
G
We would have been timeless
D
I would've read your love letters every single night
A Bm
And prayed to God you'd be coming home all right
A
And you would've been fine
G
We would have been timeless
D A G
'Cause I believe that we were supposed to find this
Bm A
So even in a different life, you still would've been mine
D A Bm A G
We would've been timeless
[Verse 2]
D
I had to smile when it caught my eye
A
There was one of a teenage couple in the driveway
Bm G
Holding hands on the way to a dance and the date on the back said 1958
D
Which brought me back to the first time I saw you
A
Time stood still like something in this old shop
Bm G
I thought about it as I started looking 'round at these precious things that time forgot
A Bm G D
That's when I came upon a book covered in cobwebs
A Bm G
Story of a romance torn apart by fate
A Bm G D
Hundreds of years ago they fell in love like we did
A G
And I'd die for you in the same way
A
If I first saw your face
[Chorus]
D
In the fifteen hundreds off in a foreign land
A
And I was forced to marry another man
Bm A
You still would've been mine
G
We would have been timeless
D
I would have read your love letters every single night
A
And run away and left it all behind
Bm A
You still would've been mine
G
We would've been timeless
D A G
'Cause I believe that we were supposed to find this
Bm A
So even in a different life, you still would've been mine
D A Bm A G
We would've been timeless
[Bridge]
A Bm G D
Time breaks down your mind and body
A Bm G
Don't you let it touch your soul
A Bm
It was like an age old classic
G D
The first time that you saw me
A Bm G
The story started when you said "hello"
D
In a crowded room a few short years ago
A
And sometimes there's no proof, you just know
Bm A
You're always gonna be mine
G
We're gonna be...
D
I'm gonna love you when our hair is turning grey
A Bm
We'll have a cardboard box of photos of the life we made
A G
And you'll say, "Oh my, we really were timeless"
[Chrous]
D
We're gonna be timeless
A
Timeless
Bm A
You still would've been mine
G
We would've been
D A
Even if we'd met on a crowded street in 1944
Bm A
You still would've been mine
G
We would've been
[Outro]
D
Down the block there's an antique shop
A G
And something in my head said stop, so I walked in
How to play "Timeless" on guitar
[Chords]
- The main chords used are D, A, Bm, and G.
- Standard tuning (E A D G B E).
[Intro]
- The intro uses the progression D, A, Bm, A, G.
- Strum each chord with a down-up-down-up pattern to set the tempo.
[Verse 1]
- Start with D, moving to A, Bm, and G.
- Strum each chord with a steady down-up-down-up pattern.
- Focus on smooth transitions between chords.
[Chorus]
- The chorus follows the progression D, A, Bm, A, G.
- Use the same strumming pattern as the verse.
- Emphasize the lyrical content with dynamic strumming, especially
on lines like "We would have been timeless."
[Verse 2]
- Similar to the first verse, using D, A, Bm, and G.
- Keep the strumming and transitions smooth.
- Maintain the gentle, flowing feel.
[Bridge]
- The bridge uses A, Bm, G, D.
- Strum gently to match the reflective tone of the lyrics.
- Build intensity as the bridge progresses, leading back into the
final chorus.
[Outro]
- Repeat the chorus chords: D, A, Bm, A, G.
- End on D, allowing it to ring out for a resolved finish.
[Common Mistakes]
- Ensure each chord is clear and free of buzzes.
- Avoid rushing through the chord transitions; keep them smooth and even.
[General Tips]
- Tuning: Make sure your guitar is in standard tuning.
- Practice the chord transitions separately to ensure fluidity.
- Start slow to master the strumming pattern and chord changes,
then gradually increase speed.
[Song Facts]
"Timeless" is a romantic and nostalgic track by Taylor Swift, reflecting on the idea
of love transcending time. The lyrics narrate different scenarios in various time
periods, imagining how the love story would have unfolded in each.
[Artist Biography]
Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter known for her narrative songwriting and
genre versatility. She began her career in country music and successfully transitioned
to pop. Swift has won numerous awards, including several Grammys, and has a global
fanbase. Her autobiographical lyrics and innovative approach to music have made her
one of the most influential artists of her generation.
