WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Afterglow Tabs | Ver. 1
[VERSE 1]
I blew things out of proportion, now you're blue
Put you in jail for something you didn't do
e|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|----5--5--5--5-5h7p5---------------------------------------------|
G|----6------------------6s4--4h6----------------------------------|
D|----7------------------------------------------------------------|x2
A|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-5---------------------------------------------------------------|
I pinned your hands behind your back, oh
e|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|--2--------------0-0----2s4s2------------------------------------|
G|----------2-2-2---------3s5s2---2-2------------------------------|
D|------(4)--------------------------------------------------------|
A|0----5-----------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
thought I had reason to attack, but no
e|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|--2--------------0-0---------------------------------------------|
G|---------2-2-2---------6h7p6-p4----------------------------------|
D|-----(4)-------------------------7-7-----------------------------|
A|0---5------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
fighting with a true love is boxing with no gloves
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B|------------------------6s7--5-----------------------------------|
G|--6s7---6---------------6s7--6---6--6--6s7--6---6h7--6-----------|
D|--6s7------7-7--7s9-7--------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
chemistry 'til it blows up, 'til there's no us
e|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|---------------7--7h8p7------------------------------------------|
G|--------7--9-------------9--7------------------------------------|
D|-7h9s11------------------------9---------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
why'd I have to break so much
h h
e|--5-------------------------0------------------------------------|
B|--5----h9---9---p9----------0------------------------------------|
G|--7-------------p9---9s11---9--9-9-------------------------------|
D|--7----h9-------------------9------------------------------------|
A|--5-------------------------7------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
it's on your face, I need to say
e|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
G|---8s9-9-------------8s9-9---------------------------------------|
D|-----------~9~-------------9--9h11p9-----------------------------|
A|--------------------------------------12--12---------------------|
E|----------------/12----------------------------------------------|
[CHORUS]
hey, it's all me, in my head
e|--9----------9----7------9----5----------------------------------|
B|--10---------10---8------10---7----------------------------------|
G|--9----(9)---9-----------9----7----------------------------------|
D|------------------9----------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------x----------x-------------------------------|
E|----------------------x----------x-------------------------------|
I'm the one who burned us
e|--5h7--7--7s9--7---5---------------------------------------------|
B|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
down, but it's not what I meant
e|--9----------9----7---------9----5-------------------------------|
B|--10---------10---8---------10---7-------------------------------|
G|--9----(9)---9----------(9)-9----7-------------------------------|
D|------------------9----------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------x-------------x----------------------------|
E|----------------------x-------------x----------------------------|
sorry that I hurt you
e|--5h7--7--7s9--7s5--5--------------------------------------------|
B|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
i don't wanna do, i don't wanna do this to you (ooh)
e|-5h7--7--7--------5h7-7--7--7s9----------------------------------|
B|------------5h7--------------------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
I don't wanna lost this with you (ooh, I need to say
e|-5h7--7--7--7s9----12h14--p12------------------------------------|
B|--------------------------------14--12h14--p12-------------------|
G|------------------------------------------------14--14-----------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
hey, it's all me, just don't go
e|--9----------9----7----------7h9---5-----------------------------|
B|--10---------10---8----------------7-----------------------------|
G|--9----(9)---9-----------9---------7-----------------------------|
D|------------------9----------------------------------------------|
A|----------------------x------------------------------------------|
E|----------------------x------------------------------------------|
Just meet me in the afterglow
e|--5h7--7--7s9--7s5--5--------------------------------------------|
B|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
[VERSE 2]
It's so excruciating to see you low
Just wanna lift you up and not let you go
e|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|----5--5--5--5-5h7p5---------------------------------------------|
G|----6------------------6s4--4h6----------------------------------|
D|----7------------------------------------------------------------|x2
A|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-5---------------------------------------------------------------|
This ultraviolet morning light below
e|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|--2--------------0-0----2s4s2------------------------------------|
G|----------2-2-2---------3s5s2---2-2------------------------------|
D|------(4)--------------------------------------------------------|
A|0----5-----------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
Tell's me this love is worth the fight, oh
e|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
B|--2--------------0-0---------------------------------------------|
G|---------2-2-2---------6h7p6-p4----------------------------------|
D|-----(4)-------------------------7-7-----------------------------|
A|0---5------------------------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
How to play "Afterglow" by Taylor Swift on guitar
This song features intricate guitar picking and tablature that blends with
the lyrics to convey a sense of reflection and apology. It uses standard
tuning and is best played with a mix of picking and strumming to enhance
the emotional delivery of the song.
Chords Used:
Mainly involves guitar tabs, focusing on the melodies played on higher
strings. Keep the chord structure in mind (G, D, C, Em, A, F) when not
following tab lines to maintain harmonic consistency.
Tab Overview:
- The tabs provided for "Afterglow" mainly highlight the melodic line
which complements the vocal line, creating an intimate feel.
- The initial sequence in the verse involves a mix of single notes and
chords. Pay attention to the timing and transition between these for
fluidity.
Playing the Intro and Verses:
- The intro and verses focus on a detailed tab that involves finger
picking around the basic chords.
- For example, the tab "e|---B|--5--5--5--5-5h7p5--" over the G chord
emphasizes a melody line on the B string. Practice this slowly and
make sure each note is clear.
- The transitions marked by slides (s) and hammer-ons (h) need to be
smooth to maintain the melodic flow.
Chorus:
- The chorus uses a simpler strumming approach while integrating tabs
that highlight specific lyrics, enhancing emotional emphasis.
- Focus on the dynamic changes as you switch from the softer verses to
a more pronounced chorus, helping to convey the shift in song intensity.
Common Mistakes:
- Missing the nuances of the finger picking patterns which can lead to
a loss of emotional impact.
- Overlooking the dynamics between verse and chorus, which can flatten
the song's expressive range.
General Tips:
- Practice the tabs slowly and incrementally increase speed as you
become more comfortable.
- Maintain a relaxed hand posture to facilitate easier transitions
between complex tab figures.
- Sing along with playing once comfortable with the tabs to integrate
the melody and lyrics seamlessly.
Meaning of the Lyrics:
- "Afterglow" is an introspective song where the narrator reflects on
their mistakes in a relationship, expressing regret and a desire to
mend things. The lyrics suggest a deep personal reflection and the
willingness to take responsibility and seek reconciliation.
