WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Cold As You Chords – Taylor Swift | Version #1
Capo on fifth
Am G F Am G F
C G Am F
You have a way of coming easily to me
C G Am F
And when you take, you take the very best of me
F G
So I start a fight cause I need to feel something
F
And you do what you want cause I’m not what you wanted
C G
F
Oh what a shame, what a rainy ending given to a perfect day
C G
F F
Just walk away, ain’t no use defending words that you will never say
Am G
And now that I’m sitting here thinking it thinking it through
F G
I’ve never been anywhere cold as you
C G Am
You put up walls and paint them all a shade of gray
C G Am
And I stood there loving you and wished them all away
F G
And you come away with a great little story
F
Of a mess of a dreamer with the nerve to adore you
C G
F
Oh what a shame, what a rainy ending given to a perfect day
C G
F F
Just walk away, ain’t no use defending words that you will never say
Am G
And now that I’m sitting here thinking it thinking it through
F G
I’ve never been anywhere cold as you
Am G F C
You never did give a damn thing honey but I cried, cried for you
Am G F G
And I know you wouldn’t have told nobody if I died, died for you
Am F
Died for you
C G Am F
Oh what a shame, what a rainy ending given to a perfect day
C G Am
F
Every smile you fake is so condescending, counting all the scars you've made
Am G
And now that I'm sitting here, thinking it through
F
I've never been anywhere cold as you
How to play "Cold As You" by Taylor Swift on guitar
Capo Placement: Place the capo on the fifth fret to play in the original key using
easier chord shapes.
Chord Shapes:
- Am: x02210
- G: 320003
- F: 133211
- C: x32010
Chorus and Verse Chord Progression:
The song primarily cycles through a sequence of Am, G, F, and C chords.
Chords and Lyrics Alignment:
C G Am F
You have a way of coming easily to me
C G Am F
And when you take, you take the very best of me
Strumming Pattern:
- For most of the song, use a steady, even strumming pattern.
- Strumming pattern: Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up. This pattern helps to drive
the emotional tone of the song.
Transitions:
- Focus on clean transitions between the chords, particularly from G to F, which
can be a challenging shift due to the finger placement.
Bridge Dynamics:
Am G F C
You never did give a damn thing honey but I cried, cried for you
- During the bridge, emphasize the dynamic changes by slightly softening your
strum during the Am to G transitions and then building intensity back up for the F to C.
Playing Tips:
- Ensure your guitar is properly tuned to standard tuning with the capo on the fifth fret.
- Practice the chord transitions slowly, ensuring clarity and smooth movement.
- Pay attention to maintaining a consistent rhythm throughout the song, as fluctuations
can disrupt the emotional impact.
Common Mistakes:
- Rushing the strumming pattern, which can lead to a loss of the melancholic feel of the song.
- Not allowing chords to fully ring out, especially the F chord, which adds to the song's depth.
Song Meaning:
"Cold As You" discusses emotional detachment and the pain of unreciprocated feelings,
portrayed through the metaphor of coldness and rainy imagery, highlighting a sense
of lingering sadness and disappointment.