WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - All Too Well Chords | Ver. 1
C5 - x3x01x
Gsus4 - 3xx01x
Am - x0221x
Fsus2 - x3301x
Intro
C5 Gsus4 Am Fsus2 x2
C5 Gsus4
I walked to the door with you, the air was cold
Am Fsus2
But something about it felt like home somehow, and I,
C5 Gsus4
Left my scarf there at your sisters house
Am F (hold)
And you still got it, in your drawer, even now
C G Am F
C G
Oh your sweet dispositon and my wide eyed gaze
Am F
We're singing in the car getting lost upstate
C G
The autumn leaves falling down like pieces into place
Am F
And I can picture it after all these days
C G
And I know it's long gone and, and magics not here no more
Am G F G
Am G
And I might be okay but I'm not fine at all
C G
Cause there we are again on that little town street
Am F
You almost ran the red cause you were lookin' over at me
C G Am F
Wind in my hair, I was there, I remember it all too well
C G
Photo album on the counter your cheeks were turning red
Am F
You used to be a little kid with glasses in a twin size bed
C G
And your mothers telling stories 'bout you on a t-ball team
Am F
You tell me about your past thinkin' your future was me
C G
And I know it's long gone and it was nothing else I could do
Am G F G
Am G
And I forget about you long enough to forget why I needed too
C G
Cause here we are again in the middle of the night
Am F
We dance around the kitchen in the refrigerator light
C G Am F
Down the stairs, I was there, I remember it all too well
C G Am F G
C G
And maybe we got lost in translation maybe I asked for too much
Am F
But maybe this thing was a masterpiece 'til you tore it all up
C G Am
F
Running scared, I was there, I remember it all too well
C G
Hey you call me up again just to break me like a promise
Am F
So casually cruel in the name of being honest
C G
I'm a crumpled up piece of paper lyin' here
Am F
Cause I remember it all all all too well
C G Am F
C G
Time won't fly it's like I'm paralyzed by it
Am F
I'd like to be my old self again but I'm still tryin' to find it
C G
After plaid shirt days and nights when you made me your own
Am F
Now you mail back my things and I walk home alone
C G
But you keep my old scarf from that very first week
Am F
Cause it reminds you of innocence and it smells like me
C G Am F
You cant get rid of it cause you remember it all too well yeah
C G
Cause there we are again when I loved you so
Am F
Back before you lost the one real thing you've ever known
C G Am F
It was rare, I was there, I remember it all too well
C G
Wind in my hair, you were there, you remember it oh
Am F
Down the stairs, you were there, you remember it all
C G Am F
It was rare, I was there, I remember it all too well
How to play "All Too Well" by Taylor Swift on guitar
This song is a vivid narrative piece, and it employs a mix of modified
chords to create a poignant and reflective sound. Using a capo on the
2nd fret, it centers around the chords C5, Gsus4, Am, and Fsus2, which
offer a lush, open sound.
Chords Used:
C5, Gsus4, Am, Fsus2
Intro and Verse:
- Start with the intro sequence: C5, Gsus4, Am, Fsus2. Repeat this
progression twice, setting the tone for the song.
- Each verse follows the same chord progression, with the lyrics
flowing over each chord change. For example, "I walked to the door
with you, the air was cold" should sync with the changes from C5 to
Gsus4 to Am to Fsus2.
Chorus:
- The chorus maintains the same chord progression, emphasizing the
lyrical content's emotional depth.
- Make sure to hold the F chord slightly longer when necessary, as
indicated in the song sheet with "F (hold)" to enhance the dramatic
effect.
Strumming Pattern:
- A suitable strumming pattern for this song is:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
- This pattern gives a full and rhythmic accompaniment to the song,
allowing the chords to resonate and fill the sonic space.
Common Mistakes:
- Missing the subtle differences between the suspended and regular
chords, which can diminish the song's emotional impact.
- Rushing through the Fsus2 transitions. Ensure these are timed well
with the lyrics for maximum expressive effect.
General Tips:
- Focus on the emotional delivery of the song. The dynamics should
vary, being softer in the verses and more intense in the choruses.
- Practice the chord changes slowly to ensure each chord is clean and
clear before speeding up to the song's tempo.
- Sing along as you play to integrate the chord changes with the
lyrical cues effectively.
Meaning of the Lyrics:
- "All Too Well" recounts the memories of a past relationship with
vivid detail, capturing both the beauty and the pain of reminiscence.
The lyrics explore themes of loss and longing, making it a powerful
emotional narrative.
