Taylor Swift - Didnt They Chords

CAPO ~ 2nd fret 

G Em C D

G
She walks to school 
        Em
With her arms crossed
        C
It's just another day
        D
At 10 o clock she hears this screaming
        G
Then finally she sees them
                       D
It's scary how things change
C
And I saw the story on the news
Em
I saw the footage from the roof
C               D
I sat down and cried

G
Didn't she call you
Em
Didn't she need you bad enough
C
Was there some reason
D
Another way up
G
Did you not write it down
        Em
Just one more thing to do 
C
Where were you
D
And didn't she pray too

G               
He kissed his wife good-bye
        Em
And took the earliest flight
        C
So he could be home that night
D
To put his kids to sleep
        G
Three men walked and said
                       D
We're here to die for our God
C
Cuz my God died for me
C
I put the magazine down
Em
I read his words out loud
C               D
I sat down and cried

G
Didn't he call you
Em
Didn't he need you bad enough
C
Was there some reason
D
Another way up
G
Did you not write it down
        Em
Just one more thing to do 
C
Where were you
D
And didn't he pray too

C
The taxis pulled up
Em
On the very day
G
They rode 100 floors up
D
Just to come back down
C
They never thought they'd see the day
Em
That the tower would be up in flames
G
There was nothing left to say
D
When it all came down

G
Didn't she call you
Em
Didn't she need you bad enough
C
Was there some reason
D
Another way up
G
Did you not write it down
        Em
Just one more thing to do 
C                 C
Where were you, where were you
D
And didn't they pray too

G
I walk to school
Em
And I wear a cross
C
I'm counting
D
Every day





How to play "Didn't They" on guitar

Guitar Lesson for "Didn't They" by Taylor Swift:
This song is performed with a capo on the 2nd fret using the chords G, Em, C, and D,
forming a poignant and reflective ballad that addresses profound themes.

Intro:
- Start with the chord progression G, Em, C, D.
  This sequence sets the emotional tone for the song, preparing the listener for
  the narrative to unfold.

Verse:
- Begin each verse with G: "She walks to school"
  Follow with Em: "With her arms crossed"
  Move to C and D, continuing the narrative.
  
  Use a soft strumming pattern, emphasizing the solemn and reflective nature of
  the lyrics. Each chord should be played clearly to maintain the song's somber mood.

Chorus:
- Start with G: "Didn't she call you"
  Progress through Em, C, and D: "Didn't she need you bad enough"
  
  The chorus should be slightly more intense than the verses, with a fuller strumming
  pattern to convey the urgency and emotional weight of the questions being asked.

Bridge:
- The bridge offers a shift in narrative perspective and uses the same chord
  progression. Emphasize this section with a change in strumming pattern or dynamics
  to highlight the shift in the story.

Outro:
- Conclude with the same chord progression, reflecting back on the initial theme,
  and end on the D chord: "Every day"
  
  The outro should gradually decrease in intensity, bringing the song to a
  reflective close.

General Tips:
- Pay attention to the emotional delivery, using dynamics to reflect the somber
  tone of the song.
- Ensure smooth transitions between chords, especially when moving from Em to C,
  which can be pivotal in maintaining the flow of the song.

Common mistakes:
- Overstrumming in the verses can overwhelm the lyrics. Keep the strumming gentle
  to let the words stand out.
- Losing the emotional impact by not varying the strumming intensity between the
  verse and chorus.

Tutorial and How to play:
- Begin by learning the chord shapes and practicing transitions without strumming.
- Gradually integrate strumming, starting slowly and building up to the full song
  speed while maintaining clarity and emotional expression.

About the lyrics:
"Didn't They" is a contemplative song that uses vivid imagery and rhetorical questions
to explore themes of tragedy and spiritual reflection. The lyrics poignantly question
the presence and intervention of a higher power in times of crisis, making it a deeply
emotional narrative.