Taylor Swift - Dont You Chords

[Intro]
C G Am F
 
 
[Verse 1]
C     G           Am           F
  Hey, I knew I'd run into you somewhere
C          G           Am                  F
  It's been a while, I didn't mean to stare
Dm              C
  I heard she's nothin' like me
F                 G
  I'm sure she'll make you happy
 
 
[Chorus]
C              G
  But don't you
          Dm              F               C
Don't you smile at me and ask me how I've been
         G           Dm               F              Dm
Don't you say you've missed me if you don't want me again
         G         C      C/B    Am       C/B
You don't know how much I feel I love you still
   F             G
So why don't you, don't you?
 
 
[Post-Chorus]
C        G      Am       F
  Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
 
 
[Verse 2]
C          G         Am                F
  Sometimes I really wish that I could hate you
C           G                 Am                 F
  I've tried, but that's just somethin' I can't do
Dm               C
  My heart knows what the truth is
F           G
  I swore I wouldn't do this
 
 
[Chorus]
C              G
  But don't you
          Dm              F               C
Don't you smile at me and ask me how I've been
         G           Dm               F              Dm
Don't you say you've missed me if you don't want me again
         G         C      C/B    Am       C/B
You don't know how much I feel I love you still
   F             G       C
So why don't you, don't you?
 
 
[Bridge]
Dm                       C/E
  So I walk outta here tonight
                     F
Try to go on with my life
                                G
And you can say, "We're still friends"
                 F
I don't wanna pretend
 
So if I see you again
 
 
[Chorus]
C             G
  But don't you
          Dm              F               C
Don't you smile at me and ask me how I've been
         G           Dm               F              Dm
Don't you say you've missed me if you don't want me again
         G         C      C/B    Am       C/B
You don't know how much I feel I love you still
   F             G
So why don't you, don't you?
 
 
[Outro]
C        G
  Ah, ah, ah, ah
Am                F
Don't you, ah, ah, ah




How to play "Don't You" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Intro:
- Strum each chord gently, reflecting the soft, introspective mood of the song.
  C   G   Am   F 

Verse 1:
- Begin with a light strumming pattern, focusing on downstrokes at a moderate tempo.
  C   G   Am   F 
  Hey, I knew I'd run into you somewhere
  C   G   Am   F 
  It's been a while, I didn't mean to stare
  Dm  C 
  I heard she's nothin' like me
  F   G 
  I'm sure she'll make you happy

Chorus:
- Increase the intensity slightly, with a mix of down and up strums to convey emotional depth.
  C   G   Dm  F   C 
  But don't you
  G   Dm  F   Dm 
  Don't you smile at me and ask me how I've been
  G   C   C/B Am  C/B 
  You don't know how much I feel I love you still
  F   G 
  So why don't you, don't you?

Post-Chorus:
- Return to the gentle strumming pattern from the intro.
  C   G   Am   F 
  Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

Verse 2:
- Continue with the same strumming pattern as the first verse.
  C   G   Am   F 
  Sometimes I really wish that I could hate you
  C   G   Am   F 
  I've tried, but that's just somethin' I can't do
  Dm  C 
  My heart knows what the truth is
  F   G 
  I swore I wouldn't do this

Bridge:
- Here, emphasize each chord change to reflect the emotional climax of the song.
  Dm  C/E F 
  So I walk outta here tonight
  F   G 
  Try to go on with my life
  F 
  And you can say, "We're still friends"
  I don't wanna pretend

Outro:
- End with a reflective and soft tone, matching the introspective nature of the lyrics.
  C   G 
  Ah, ah, ah, ah
  Am  F 
  Don't you, ah, ah, ah

General Tips:
- Ensure your guitar is well-tuned to standard tuning (EADGBE).
- Practice transitioning between chords smoothly to maintain the flow of the song.
- Pay attention to the dynamics; the song requires changes in strumming intensity
to match the lyrical content.

Common Mistakes:
- Rushing the tempo. Keep it steady to match the emotional tone of the song.
- Not paying attention to strumming dynamics, which are crucial for conveying
the song's emotional depth.

Song Meaning:
"Don't You" reflects on an encounter with an ex-lover, filled with unresolved feelings
and a longing hidden beneath casual interaction. The song navigates the complex
emotions of seeing someone who was once a significant part of one's life, expressing
a blend of nostalgia, love, and pain.