WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - By The Way Chords | Ver. 1
Em7 G F#/D Cadd9
e|-3---3---3---3-|
B|-3---3---3---3-|
G|-0---0---2---0-|
D|-2---0---0---2-|
A|-2---2---0---3-|
E|-0---3---2---x-|
Capo 2th
Intro: G F#/D Em7 Cadd9 x2
G
I had to catch my breath
F#/D Em7
When I saw you there across the room
Cadd9
Holding her hand
G
I’d have never guessed
F#/D Em7
That starting over would look so good on you
Cadd9
But here I am
D Em7
Still believing there might come a day
D Cadd9
We’ll pick up where we left off
G
And by the way
F#/D
Your eyes are dancing
Em7
I’ll say the chances of that
Cadd9
Are getting slim
G
And by the way
F#/D
My hearts still breaking
Em7
It’s going take me a while
Cadd9
To love again
Em7 F#/D Cadd9
So many things that I forgot to say
F#/D
By the way
G
I should’ve let you know
F#/D Em7
All the way’s you made me feel alive
Cadd9
I guess it’s too late
G
So I’ll just get my coat
F#/D Em7
And make my way into this breezy night
Cadd9
Give you one last wave
D Em7
Maybe you’ll drop what you’re doing
D
And come over here and say
Cadd9
I’m looking good
G
And by the way
F#/D
Your eyes are dancing
Em7
I’ll say the chances of that
Cadd9
Are getting slim
G
And by the way
F#/D
My hearts still breaking
Em7
It’s going take me a while
Cadd9
To love again
Em7 F#/D Cadd9
So many things that I forgot to say
G
By the way
F#/D
You still look amazing
Em7
And I must have been crazy
Cadd9
To let you get away
G
By the way
F#/D
If you ever wondered
Em7
I still got the same old number
Cadd9
Just in case
Em7
I still miss you
F#/D
And I still love you
G F#/D Em7 Cadd9
By the way
G F#/D Em7 Cadd9 G (strum down once)
By the way oh
How to play "By The Way" by Taylor Swift on Ukulele
Tuning and Setup:
- Place a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original key
of the song. This setup allows the chords to resonate as
they do in Taylor Swift's version.
Chords Used:
G: 0232
F#/D: 2220
Em7: 0202
Cadd9: 0203
Intro and Verse Strumming:
- Use a gentle strumming pattern that might consist of a
mix of down and up strums to keep the rhythm light and
flowing. For example, a pattern like Down-Down-Up-Up-Down
(DDUUD) works well.
Chorus Strumming:
- Continue with the established pattern but consider
emphasizing the first down strum of each measure to
highlight the emotional lyrics.
Song Structure:
- Intro: G F#/D Em7 Cadd9 (repeat twice)
- Verse: Follow the chord progression G F#/D Em7 Cadd9
and repeat for each line of the verse.
- Chorus: Use the progression G F#/D Em7 Cadd9 and focus
on emotional delivery.
- Bridge/Outro: Incorporate a softer tone or a pause before
the last chorus to add a reflective feel to the song.
Common Mistakes:
- Not maintaining the rhythm consistency, which can cause
the emotional impact of the song to be lost.
- Hurrying through chord transitions, especially the
F#/D to Em7, which needs to be smooth to maintain the
melodic line.
- Overstrumming during the emotional parts of the song.
Keep the strumming controlled and reflective of the
song's mood.
Lyrics Theme Summary:
"By The Way" captures the mixed emotions of seeing an ex
with someone new, combined with personal reflections and
regrets. The song navigates through feelings of nostalgia,
heartbreak, and a lingering connection, suggesting a deep,
unresolved emotional landscape that Taylor Swift frequently
explores in her music.