Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer Chords

[Verse 1]
A
Fever dream high in the quiet of the night
E
You know that I caught it (Oh yeah, you're right, I want it)
A
Bad, bad boy, shiny toy with a price
E
You know that I bought it (Oh yeah, you're right, I want it)

[Pre-Chorus]
A
Killing me slow, out the window
           E
I'm always waiting for you to be waiting below
                A
Devils roll the dice, angels roll their eyes
             E
What doesn't kill me makes me want you more

[Chorus]
         A
And it's new, the shape of your body
     E
It's blue, the feeling I've got
         D
And it's ooh, whoa oh
       D
It's a cruel summer
     A
It's cool, that's what I tell 'em
   E
No rules in breakable heaven
    D
But ooh, whoa oh
       D
It's a cruel summer
     A
With you

[Verse 2]
A                                               E
Hang your head low in the glow of the vending machine
        E
I'm not dying (Oh yeah, you're right, I want it)
A                                                     E
We say that we'll just screw it up in these trying times
          E
We're not trying (Oh yeah, you're right, I want it)

[Pre-Chorus 2]
A
So cut the headlights, summer's a knife
                   E
I'm always waiting for you just to cut to the bone
                A
Devils roll the dice, angels roll their eyes
E
And if I bleed, you'll be the last to know

[Chorus]
         A
And it's new, the shape of your body
     E
It's blue, the feeling I've got
         D
And it's ooh, whoa oh
       D
It's a cruel summer
     A
It's cool, that's what I tell 'em
   E
No rules in breakable heaven
    D
But ooh, whoa oh
       D
It's a cruel summer
     A
With you

[Bridge]
A
I'm drunk in the back of the car
      E
And I cried like a baby coming home from the bar (Oh)
      A
Said, "I'm fine," but it wasn't true
        E
I don't wanna keep secrets just to keep you
      A
And I snuck in through the garden gate
      E
Every night that summer just to seal my fate (Oh)
      A
And I scream, "For whatever it's worth
  E
I love you, ain't that the worst thing you ever heard?"
             D
He looks up, grinning like a devil

[Chorus]
         A
And it's new, the shape of your body
     E
It's blue, the feeling I've got
         D
And it's ooh, whoa oh
       D
It's a cruel summer
     A
It's cool, that's what I tell 'em
   E
No rules in breakable heaven
    D
But ooh, whoa oh
       D
It's a cruel summer
     A
With you

[Outro]
A
I'm drunk in the back of the car
      E
And I cried like a baby coming home from the bar (Oh)
      A
Said, "I'm fine," but it wasn't true
        E
I don't wanna keep secrets just to keep you
      A
And I snuck in through the garden gate
      E
Every night that summer just to seal my fate (Oh)
       A
And I scream, "For whatever it's worth
  E
I love you, ain't that the worst thing you ever heard?"
A
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)





How to play "Cruel Summer" on guitar

Guitar Lesson for "Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift:
This song features a vibrant pop sound with a strong driving rhythm,
using chords A, E, and D to capture the intense and dynamic emotions
of a summer romance.

Verse:
- Start with A: "Fever dream high in the quiet of the night"
  Transition to E: "You know that I caught it"
  
  Strumming should be energetic, using a mix of down and up strokes to
  give life to the upbeat and catchy rhythm of the verses.

Pre-Chorus:
- Continue with A and E: "Killing me slow, out the window"
  "I'm always waiting for you to be waiting below"
  
  The pre-chorus should build tension, leading up to the chorus. Keep
  the rhythm tight and driving.

Chorus:
- Chords used are A, E, and D: "And it's new, the shape of your body"
  "It's blue, the feeling I've got"
  
  The chorus should explode with energy, reflecting the song's theme of
  a passionate yet tumultuous summer fling. Increase the intensity of
  your strumming here.

Bridge:
- The bridge shifts the mood with more reflective lyrics but maintains
  the chords A and E: "I'm drunk in the back of the car"
  "And I cried like a baby coming home from the bar"
  
  Play this section with a bit more emotion, slowing down slightly to
  emphasize the lyrical content while maintaining the underlying tension
  of the song's theme.

General Tips:
- Focus on clean transitions between chords, especially during the fast
  paced sections.
- Use dynamic strumming to enhance the emotional highs and lows of the
  song, reflecting the lyrical narrative.

Common mistakes:
- Losing the rhythm during the faster parts, which can disrupt the
  flow of the song.
- Not adjusting strumming intensity between the verse, chorus, and
  bridge, which is essential for conveying the song's emotional arc.

Tutorial and How to play:
- Start by practicing the chord changes slowly to ensure you can move
  between them smoothly.
- Gradually build up your strumming speed, keeping in time with the
  song's tempo and feel.

About the lyrics:
"Cruel Summer" describes the intense and often conflicting emotions of
a summer love affair, marked by highs of exhilaration and lows of
despair. The lyrics convey the struggles of hiding feelings and the
yearning for emotional openness, creating a vivid narrative of love's
complexities.