WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Both Of Us Chords | Ver. 1
Intro
G C Em D
Taylor
G D Em C
I wish I was strong enough to lift not one but both us
G D Em C
Some day I will be strong enough to lift not one but both of us
Verse 1:B.o.B.
(G Em throughout the verse)
Ever thought about losing it
When your money’s all gone and you lose your whip
You might lose your grip when the landlord tell ya that you do for rent
And the grass so green on the other side
Make a nigga wanna run staight through the fence
We’re never freezed by two hundred times
But still can’t find no food in it
That’s foolishness
And sometimes I wonder, why we care so much about the way we look
And the way we talk and the way we act and the clothes we bought
How much that cost?
Cause it even really matter?
Cause the flight is a uphill battle
But y’all tryna climb with the same ol’ ladder
In the same boat, with the same ol’ battle
Why so shallow? I’m just asking
What’s the pattern setting madness
Everybody ain't a number one draft pick
Most of us ain’t Hollywood actors
But if it’s all for one, and one for all
Then maybe one day, we all can rock
Do it one time for the underdogs
Sincerely yours, from one of yours
Chorus:Taylor
G D Em C
I wish I was strong enough to lift not one but both us
G D Em C
Some day I will be strong enough to lift not one but both of us
Verse 2: B.o.B
(G Em throughout the verses)
I can feel your pain, I can feel your struggle
You just wanna live, been levitating so low
That you could drown in a bubble
That’s why I gotta hold us up, yeah hold us up
For all the times no one’s ever spoke for us
To every single time that they play this song
You can say that that’s what Bobby Ray wrote for us
When the tides get too high
And the sea upon your knees get so deep
And you feel like you’re just another person
Getting lost in the crowd, where your partner, no please
Uh, because we won’t be near yet, both of us
But we still stand tall with our shoulders up
And even though we always a chance to us
These are the things that’ve molded us
And if life hadn’t chosen us
Sometimes I wonder where woulda wind up
Cause if it was up to me, i’d make a new blueprint
Feel better from the ground up, hey
But if it’s all for one, and one for all
Then maybe one day, we all can rock
Do it one time for the underdogs
Chorus:Taylor
G D Em C
I wish I was strong enough to lift not one but both us
G D Em C
Some day I will be strong enough to lift not one but both of us
Outro:
Chords:G D Em C
Wohoooooo x 4
End with G
How to play "Both Of Us" on guitar by Taylor Swift
Intro & Chorus Chords:
- Strum the chords G, D, Em, C in sequence.
- For each chord, use a standard strumming pattern, focusing on
four downstrums per chord. Emphasize the first and third beats.
Verse 1 & 2 (B.o.B.):
- The verses maintain a simple G to Em transition.
- Strum G for two beats followed by Em for two beats.
- Repeat this pattern throughout the verses.
- This lighter strumming complements the rap-style vocals.
Chorus:
- Repeat the G, D, Em, C progression from the intro.
- You may add an upstrum on every second and fourth beat for
a more dynamic feel.
Outro:
- End the song with the same G, D, Em, C progression.
- Gradually slow down on the final G chord to close the song.
General Tips:
- Ensure each chord is cleanly played, transitioning smoothly.
- Practice switching between G and Em quickly, as it's crucial
for the verses.
- Check your tuning before playing, especially if performing.
Common Mistakes:
- Rushing through the chord transitions without proper timing.
- Not keeping the strumming hand relaxed, which affects rhythm.
- Overstrumming in the verses can overpower the vocals.
Lyrics Insight:
- The song speaks about overcoming struggles and lifting each
other up in times of hardship. It reflects a message of
strength and mutual support.
