Taylor Swift - Bette Davis Eyes Chords

CAPO 1st
 
Am, C, G at the end of the verse:
Am: two down strums (slowly)
C: two down strums (quickly)
G: a down strum

Intro
C Am G C Am G

Verse:

Am                       Am    C  G  
Her hair is Harlow gold,      
                    Am    C   G   
her lips sweet surprise,   
                     Am    C   G   
her hands are never cold,    
                         Am             
she's got Better Davis eyes.   

Verse 2:

       Am                  Am    C  G 
She'll turn the music on you,   
                          Am    C   G  
you won't have to think twice,  
                         Am    C  G  
she's pure as New York snow,   
                       F  
she got Bette Davis eyes.   
   
Chorus:
                F                   C                  Am                C   
And she'll tease you, she'll unease you,  all the better just to please you,   
              F                C                   Am                C   
she's precocious and she knows just, what it takes to make a pro blush,   
                F               C                  Am            C Am G   
she got Greta Garbo's standard sizes, she's got Bette Davis eyes.   
   

        Am            C   
She'll let you take her home,    
G  Am                Am    C   G  
it works her appetite,   
                          Am   C   G  
she'll lay you on the throne,    
                       Am  
she got Bette Davis eyes.   

        Am               C  
She'll take a tumble on you,  
G    Am                   Am   C   G    
roll you like you were dice,   
                      Am   C   G  
until you come out blue,    
                       F  
she's got Bette Davis eyes.  
   


Chorus:
                F                   C                  Am                      
She'll expose you, when she snows you, hope you're pleased with the crumbs
   C
she throws you,   
              F                C                   Am                C    
she's ferocious and she knows just, what it takes to make a pro blush,  
                     F               C                  C Am C    
all the boys think she's a spy, she's got Bette Davis eyes.   
                F                   C                  Am                C   
And she'll tease you, she'll unease you,  all the better just to please you,   
              F                C                   Am                C   
she's precocious and she knows just, what it takes to make a pro blush,   
                F               C                  Am            C Am G   
she got Greta Garbo's standard sizes, she's got Bette Davis eyes.      
                     F               C                  Am C Am G   
all the boys think she's a spy, she's got Bette Davis eyes. 





How to play "Bette Davis Eyes" on guitar

- **Capo:** Place a capo on the 1st fret to match the original key.

- **Intro and Verse Chord Progression:** The progression is simple and
  revolves around the chords C, Am, and G. You will use this progression
  through most of the song.

    C Am G C Am G

- **Chord Strumming:**
  - **Am chord:** Start with two slow down strums.
  - **C chord:** Follow with two quick down strums.
  - **G chord:** Conclude with a single down strum.

- **Playing the Verses:**
  - For example, in the lines "Her hair is Harlow gold, her lips sweet
    surprise," you'll play Am, C, G in sequence with the strumming
    pattern mentioned above.

- **Transitioning Between Chords:**
  - Make the transitions smooth and swift. Practice moving your fingers
    efficiently between the Am, C, and G chords without much pause.

- **Chorus Structure:**
  - The chorus introduces an F chord, adding richness to the song's
    harmonic texture. Here, you also maintain the rhythm but might want
    to strum a bit more dynamically to emphasize the chorus's emotional
    lift.

- **Chorus Chords and Strumming:**
  - Example: "And she'll tease you, she'll unease you, all the better
    just to please you," you will play F, C, Am, C with a mix of down
    and up strums to elevate the dynamics.

- **Common Mistakes:**
  - Rushing through the chord transitions, especially from Am to G, which
    can make the song sound choppy.
  - Not maintaining a consistent strumming pattern, which is crucial for
    keeping the flow and feel of the song.

- **General Tips:**
  - Ensure your guitar is in tune with the capo on the 1st fret.
  - Start slow to master the chord changes and strumming pattern.
  - Gradually increase your speed as you become more comfortable.

**Lyrics Meaning:**
The song "Bette Davis Eyes" describes a captivating woman who can
control the narrative and actions of those around her through her allure
and mysterious demeanor, much like the actress Bette Davis known for her
intense and commanding eyes.