Taylor Swift - A Perfectly Good Heart Chords

[Chorus]
D                             A
Why would you want to break a perfectly good heart
Cadd9                          Em7
Why would you want to take our love and tear it all apart now
D                              A
Why would you want to make the very first scar
Cadd9                     Em7                  D
Why would you want to break a perfectly good heart

[Verse]
Em7    Cadd9               D
Maybe I shouldve seen the signs
                   A
Shouldve read the writing on the wall
Em7        Cadd9                        D
And realized by the distance in your eyes
             A
That I would be the one to fall
Em7                Cadd9
No matter what you say
                 Em7
I still cant believe
                     Cadd9
That you would walk away
              A
It dont make sense to me but
 
[Chorus] x2
Em7        Cadd9        Em7
Its not unbroken anymore
         Cadd9                        D    A Cadd9 A D A Cadd9 A
How do I get it back the way it was before?



How to play "A Perfectly Good Heart" by Taylor Swift on guitar

This song is played in a standard tuning (EADGBE) using a blend of
open and extended chords, which are commonly used in pop ballads.
This gives a rich, full sound to the guitar accompaniment, enhancing
the emotional expression of the lyrics.

Chords Used:
D, A, Cadd9, Em7

Chorus:
- Start with the D chord and transition smoothly to A. This basic 
  movement sets the emotional tone of the chorus.
- The lyric "Why would you want to break a perfectly good heart"
  should coincide with the strumming of D to A, emphasizing the 
  question posed in the song.
- Cadd9 to Em7 shifts reflect a more complex emotional layer, adding
  depth. Strum these chords gently to match the song's mood.

Verse:
- The verse uses Em7 and Cadd9 predominantly, creating a softer and 
  introspective sound.
- Use a simple strumming pattern, focusing on a downstroke rhythm to
  keep the melody flowing and understated.
- Pay attention to the lyrical delivery timing, especially "Should've
  read the writing on the wall," to synchronize with the D and A chord
  transitions effectively.

Strumming Pattern:
- For the verses and chorus, use a basic pattern of:
  Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
- This pattern should be played softly to match the reflective nature
  of the lyrics and melody.

Common Mistakes:
- Not transitioning smoothly between Cadd9 and Em7 can disrupt the 
  song's flow.
- Over-strumming on Em7 and Cadd9 during the verses. Keep the strumming
  light and let the chords breathe.

General Tips:
- Ensure your guitar is tuned properly before playing.
- Practice the transitions between chords without singing to focus on
  technique.
- Once comfortable, sing along to integrate the lyrics with the chord
  changes.

Meaning of the Lyrics:
- The song speaks to the vulnerability and pain of experiencing one's
  first heartbreak. It questions the reasons behind emotional wounds
  in relationships, highlighting the innocence and confusion in such
  moments.