Taylor Swift - Cowboy Like Me Chords

[Verse 1]
 
Dm                   G               C
  And the tennis court was covered up
                        F
With some tent-like thing
Dm                          G
  And you asked me to dance
             C                       F
But I said, "dancing is a dangerous game"
Dm       G
  Oh, I   thought
        C                         F
This is gonna be one of those things
Dm      G
  Now I   know
     C                  F
I'm never gonna love again
 
 
[Chorus]
 
F         C           F     G       F
  I've got some tricks up my sleeve
         C        F      G
Takes one to know one
                     Dm      G
You're a cowboy like   me
 
 
[Verse 2]
 
                C
Never wanted love
               F
Just a fancy car
Dm                 G
  Now I'm waiting by the phone
          C                      F
Like I'm sitting in an airport bar
 
 
[Chorus]
 
F        C           F       G       F
  You had some tricks up your sleeve
         C        F      G
Takes one to know one
                       C
You're a cowboy like me
 
 
[Refrain]
 
                  F
Perched in the dark
                 G                        C
Telling all the rich folks anything they wanna hear
                  C
Like it could be love
                F
I could be the way forward
              G
Only if they pay for it
                     C
You're a bandit like me
                F
Eyes full of stars
                  G
Hustling for the good life
                   C
Never thought I'd meet you here
             C
It could be love
                 F
We could be the way forward
                 G          C
And I know I'll pay for it
 
 
[Instrumental Break]
 
Dm       G      C        F
   Ohhh ohhh     Ohhhh ohhhh
Dm       G      C        F
   Ohhh ohhh     Ohhhh ohhhh
F     C      F      G      F     C     F     G
 
 
[Refrain]
 
                      C
You're a cowboy like me
                   F
Perched in the dark
                 G                        C
Telling all the rich folks anything they wanna hear
                  C
Like it could be love
                F
I could be the way forward
              G
Only if they pay for it
                     C
You're a bandit like me
                F
Eyes full of stars
                  G
Hustling for the good life
                   C
Never thought I'd meet you here
             C
It could be love
                 F
We could be the way forward
                 G          C
And I know I'll pay for it
 
 
[Bridge]
 
Am              Em                G
  And the skeletons in both our closets
         D                  Am
Plotted hard to f**k this up
                 Em
And the old men that I've swindled
G              D               Am
Really did believe I was the one
                Em                   G
And the ladies lunching have their stories about
   D                       Am
When you passed through town
              Em           G         D
But that was all before I locked it down
 
 
[Verse 3]
 
Dm              G
  Now you hang from my lips
          C               F
Like the Gardens of Babylon
Dm                   G
  With your boots beneath my bed
   C                       F
Forever is the sweetest con
 
 
[Chorus]
 
F         C           F     G       F
  I've got some tricks up my sleeve
         C        F      G
Takes one to know one
 
 
[Outro]
                     C        F
You're a cowboy like   me
         G                     C
And I'm never gonna love again
C        F
    .....
     G
I'm never gonna love again
C            G    C     C       F
   Ohhhh  ooooh      ohhhhhhh
     G                  C
I'm never gonna love again
 
 
[Instrumental Outro]
C        F      G       C





How to play "Cowboy Like Me" on guitar

Guitar Lesson for "Cowboy Like Me" by Taylor Swift:
This song uses a blend of folk and country styles, featuring chords
like Dm, G, C, and F. The narrative is emphasized through the chord
progressions and melodic strumming.

Verse:
- Begin with Dm: "And the tennis court was covered up"
  Move to G, then to C, and resolve on F: "With some tent-like thing"
  
  Strum gently to match the reflective and narrative tone of the
  lyrics, allowing each chord to resonate clearly.

Chorus:
- Chorus starts on F, shifts to C, then to G: "I've got some tricks up
  my sleeve"
  Repeat the progression and emphasize "You're a cowboy like me"
  
  Use a steady strumming pattern to build the song's thematic tension.

Refrain:
- Start with F, transition through G to C: "Perched in the dark,
  telling all the rich folks anything they wanna hear"
  The refrain should be played with a bit more intensity to highlight
  the song's climax.

Bridge:
- The bridge uses Am, Em, G, and D: "And the skeletons in both our
  closets plotted hard to f**k this up"
  Play with a slight increase in dynamics to reflect the emotional
  revelations of the lyrics.

General Tips:
- Maintain a balance between strumming and fingerpicking to enhance
  the storytelling aspect of the song.
- Focus on clean transitions between chords, particularly in the
  bridge where the progression changes more rapidly.

Common mistakes:
- Overlooking the dynamics between verses, chorus, and bridge,
  which are crucial for conveying the narrative effectively.
- Missing the subtle changes in strumming patterns which can alter
  the song's emotional impact.

Tutorial and How to play:
- Practice the chord transitions slowly to ensure clarity and
  accuracy, especially in the more complex bridge section.
- Experiment with different strumming patterns to find the one that
  best suits your vocal style and interpretation of the song.

About the lyrics:
"Cowboy Like Me" delves into themes of deceit and connection within
the backdrop of a cowboy-like lifestyle, illustrating complex
relationships and personal reflections. The song tells a story of
characters who are surprised by their own capacity for connection
and sincerity amidst their deceptive ways.