Taylor Swift - Better Than Revenge Chords

VERSE

Am                            F
The story starts when it was hot and it was Summer and,
C                          G
I had it all, I had him right there where I wanted him,
Am                        F     
She came along, got him alone, and let's hear the applause,
C                        G  
She took him faster than you could say sabotage,
Am                       F       
I never saw it coming, wouldn't have suspected it,
C                 G              
I underestimated just who I was dealing with,
Am                             F    
She had to know the pain was beating on me like a drum,
C                    G  
She underestimated just who she was stealing from.


CHORUS

Am                            F      
She's not a saint, and she's not what you think,
            C      G
She's an actress, whoa,
     Am                         F                          C       G
But she's better known for the things that she does on a matress, whoa,
Am                               F                          C
Soon she's gonna find stealing other people's toys on the playground won't 
                G
make her many friends,
 Am
She should keep in mind, 
            F
she should keep in mind,
                 C                  G
there is nothing I do better than revenge.


VERSE

Am                             F
She looks at life like it's a party and she's on the list,
C                           G
She looks at me like I'm a trend and she's so over it,
Am                          F
I think her ever present frown is a little troubling,
C                              G
She thinks I'm psycho cause I like to rhyme her name with things,
    Am                     F
But sophistication isn't what you wear or who you know,
   C                             G
Or pushing other people down to get you where you wanna go,
Am                             F
They didn't teach you that in prep school so it's up to me,
C                            G
That no amount of vintage dresses gives you dignity.


CHORUS

Am                            F      
She's not a saint, and she's not what you think,
            C      G
She's an actress, whoa,
     Am                         F                          C       G
But she's better known for the things that she does on a matress, whoa,
Am                               F                          C
Soon she's gonna find stealing other people's toys on the playground won't 
                G
make her many friends,
 Am
She should keep in mind, 
            F
she should keep in mind,
                 C                  G
there is nothing I do better than revenge.


BRIDGE

C                                 G
I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at honey,
Am                        F      
You might have him but haven't you heard, 
C                                 G
I'm just another thing for you to roll your eyes at honey, 
Am                                F
You might have him but I always have the last word,
Whoa.


CHORUS

Am                            F      
She's not a saint, and she's not what you think,
            C      G
She's an actress, whoa,
     Am                         F                          C       G
But she's better known for the things that she does on a matress, whoa,
Am                               F                          C
Soon she's gonna find stealing other people's toys on the playground won't 
                G
make her many friends,
 Am
She should keep in mind, 
            F
she should keep in mind,
                 C                  G
there is nothing I do better than revenge.


OUTRO

Am                        F
Do you still feel like you know what you're doing,
      C                 G
Cause I don't think you do,
     Am                     F
Oh, do you still feel like you know what you're doing,
      C               G
I don't think you do, I don't think you do,
Am               F
Let's hear the applause,
C                 G
Come on show me how much better you are
Am          F
See you deserve some applause,
C             G
Cause you're so much better


How to play "Better Than Revenge" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Verse and Chorus:
- Start by familiarizing yourself with the chord progression:
  Am, F, C, G
- These are basic open chords, ideal for beginners.

Strumming Pattern:
- For verses and choruses, use a standard down-up strumming pattern.
- Emphasize on the downstroke for a dynamic sound.

Chord Transitions:
- Practice transitioning between Am and F. This shift can be tricky for
  beginners because of the finger rearrangement required.
- Moving from F to C is smoother as they share some finger positions.

Bridge:
- The bridge uses the same chords but focus on the lyrical delivery.
- Keep the strumming more subdued to let the vocals stand out.

Outro:
- The outro revisits the main chord progression but with more intensity.
- Increase your strumming pace slightly to build up the ending.

Common Mistakes:
- Not pressing down hard enough on the F chord, leading to buzzing sounds.
- Rushing the strumming pattern, which can throw off the song's rhythm.
- Ignoring the dynamics between verse, chorus, and bridge.

General Tips:
- Ensure your guitar is tuned to standard E tuning before playing.
- Practice chord transitions slowly and increase speed as you get comfortable.
- Listen to the song to understand the tempo and feel.

Lyrics Meaning:
- "Better Than Revenge" deals with themes of betrayal and retaliation.
- The lyrics describe a narrative of personal conflict and comeuppance,
  highlighting a strong emotional response to perceived injustice.