WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Bad Blood Chords | Ver. 1
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 7th fret
Chords:
F: x33211 or 133211
C: x32010
G: 320003 or 320033
Am: x02210
(To play without a capo replace the chords above by C, G, D and Em)
Intro:
F C
Cause baby now we got bad blood
G Am
You know it used to be mad love
F C
So take a look at what you've done
G Am
Cause baby now we got bad blood, hey!
F C
Now we got problems
G Am
And I don't think we can solve them
F C
You made a really deep cut
G Am
And baby now we got bad blood, hey!
Verse:
F C
Did you have to do this?
G Am
I was thinking that you could be trusted
F C G Am
Did you have to ruin what was shiny now it's all rusted
F C G Am
Did you have to hit me where I'm weak baby I couldn't breathe
F C
And rub it in so deep
G Am
Salt in the wound like you're laughing right at me
Pre-Chorus:
F C G Am F
Oh, it's so sad to think about the good times
C G
You and I
Chorus:
F C
Cause baby now we got bad blood
G Am
You know it used to be mad love
F C
So take a look at what you've done
G Am
Cause baby now we got bad blood, hey!
F C
Now we got problems
G Am
And I don't think we can solve them
F C
You made a really deep cut
G Am
And baby now we got bad blood, hey!
Verse:
F C
Did you think we'd be fine?
G Am
Still got scars on my back from your knife
F C
So don't think it's in the past
G Am
These kinds of wounds they last and they last
F C
Now did you think it all through?
G Am
All these things will catch up to you
F C
And time can heal but this won't
G Am
So if you're coming my way, just don't
Pre-Chorus:
F C G Am F
Oh, it's so sad to think about the good times
C G
You and I
Chorus:
F C
Cause baby now we got bad blood
G Am
You know it used to be mad love
F C
So take a look at what you've done
G Am
Cause baby now we got bad blood, hey!
F C
Now we got problems
G Am
And I don't think we can solve them
F C
You made a really deep cut
G Am
And baby now we got bad blood, hey!
Bridge:
F C
Band-aids don't fix bullet holes
G Am
You say sorry just for show
F C G Am
If you live like that, you live with ghosts
F C
Band-aids don't fix bullet holes
G Am
You say sorry just to show
F C G Am
If you live like that, you live with ghosts
If you love like that blood runs cold
Chorus:
F C
Cause baby now we got bad blood
G Am
You know it used to be mad love
F C
So take a look at what you've done
G Am
Cause baby now we got bad blood, hey!
F C
Now we got problems
G Am
And I don't think we can solve them
F C
You made a really deep cut
G Am
And baby now we got bad blood, hey!
F C
Cause baby now we got bad blood
G Am
You know it used to be mad love
F C
So take a look at what you've done
G Am
Cause baby now we got bad blood, hey!
F C
Now we got problems
G Am
And I don't think we can solve them
F C
You made a really deep cut
G Am
And baby now we got bad blood, hey!
How to play "Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift on guitar
Tuning and Setup:
- Tune your guitar to standard tuning (EADGBE).
- Place a capo on the 7th fret to match the original key.
Chords Used:
- F: x33211 or 133211
- C: x32010
- G: 320003 or 320033
- Am: x02210
If you're playing without a capo, use these chords instead:
- C, G, D, Em
Playing the Intro and Chorus:
- Start with a steady strumming pattern, focusing on four downstrums per chord.
- Emphasize the change in lyrics and melody by transitioning smoothly between chords.
Verse Technique:
- Maintain the same strumming pattern but pay attention to the dynamics;
play softer during the verses to bring out the vocals.
- Ensure clarity in chord transitions, especially when moving quickly between
F, C, G, and Am.
Common Mistakes:
- Not placing the capo correctly on the 7th fret can lead to off-pitch playing.
- Rushing through the chord transitions without maintaining rhythm.
- Forgetting to adjust strumming dynamics between verse and chorus which helps
in emphasizing the song's emotional shifts.
Bridge Section:
- The bridge has a slightly different strumming feel; consider using a mix of
down and up strums to highlight the lyrics "Band-aids don't fix bullet holes."
- Focus on the emotional delivery of the bridge, as it is a pivotal part of the
song.
Final Chorus:
- Return to the robust strumming pattern used in the initial choruses.
- Build up the intensity to emphasize the climax of the song.
General Tips:
- Practice the chord shapes before playing along with the song to ensure
smooth transitions.
- Listen to the song multiple times to get a feel for the tempo and rhythm.
Lyrics Theme:
The song "Bad Blood" discusses betrayal and the loss of friendship,
expressing the deep cuts emotional wounds can cause, symbolized by the
repeated chorus lines. The powerful dynamics between the verses and
chorus help to convey the varying intensities of feeling throughout the song.
