Taylor Swift - Down Bad Chords

[Intro]
B F# G#m E
 
[Verse 1]
B                       F#
 Did you really beam me up
G#m                      E
 In a cloud of sparkling dust
              B
 Just to do experiments on
                 F#
 Tell me I'm the chosen one
                            G#m
 Show me that this world is bigger than us
                           E
 Then sent me back where I came from
B
 For a moment, I knew cosmic love
 
 
[Chorus]
 B
 Now I'm down bad crying at the gym
 F#
 Everything comes out teenage petulance
 G#m
 f**k it if I can't have him
   E
 I might just die, it would make no difference
 B
 Down bad, waking up in blood
 F#
 Staring at the sky, come back and pick me up
 G#m
 f**k it, if I can't have us
   E                                   B
 I might just not get up, I might stay down bad
 F#                           G#m
 f**k it if I can't have him, down bad
 E
 f**k it if I can't have him
 
 
[verse 2]
B                        F#
 Did you take all my old clothes
G#m                    E
 Just to leave me here naked and alone
                  B
 In a field in my same old town
                       F#
 That somehow seems so hollow now
                         G#m              E
 They'll say I'm nuts if I talk about the existence of you
B
 For a moment I was heavenstruck
 
 
[Chorus]
 B
 Now I'm down bad crying at the gym
 F#
 Everything comes out teenage petulance
 G#m
 f**k it if I can't have him (f**k it, if I can't have)
   E
 I might just die, it would make no difference
 B
 Down bad, waking up in blood
 F#
 Staring at the sky, come back and pick me up
 G#m
 f**k it, if I can't have us
   E                                   B
 I might just not get up, I might stay down bad (Like I lost my twin)
 F#                           G#m
 f**k it if I can't have him, down bad
 E
 f**k it if I can't have him
 
 
[Bridge]
B                         F#
 I loved you hostile takeovers,
                          G#m
 Encounters closer and closer
                        E
 All your indescent exposures
                              B
 How dare you say that it's...
                                  F#
 I'll build you a fort on some planet
                               G#m
 Where they can all understand it
                            E
 How dare you think it's romantic
                     B
 Leaving me safe and stranded
        F#                    G#m
 'Cause f**k it I was in love
    E                            B F# G#m
 So f**k you if I can't have us
        E
 'Cause f**k it I was in love
 
 
[Chorus]
 B
 Now I'm down bad crying at the gym
 F#
 Everything comes out teenage petulance
 G#m
 f**k it if I can't have him (f**k it, if I can't have)
   E
 I might just die, it would make no difference
 B
 Down bad, waking up in blood
 F#
 Staring at the sky, come back and pick me up
 G#m
 f**k it, if I can't have us
   E                                   B
 I might just not get up, I might stay down bad (Like I lost my twin)
 F#                           G#m
 f**k it if I can't have him, down bad
 E
 f**k it if I can't have him
 
[Outro]
B F# G#m E
X





How to play "Down Bad" by Taylor Swift on guitar

[Intro]
- Play B, F#, G#m, and E chords with a consistent strum rhythm, ensuring smooth transitions.

[Verse 1.]
Chords: B, F#, G#m, and E.
- Strumming: To improve the lyrics' organic flow, use a gentle downstroke for each chord.
- Get comfortable making a seamless transition from B to F#, then G#m, and lastly E.

[Chorus]
Chords: B, F#, G#m, and E.
- Strumming Pattern: To build tension, alternate between up and down strums.
- Draw attention to the downbeats to balance the chorus's intense emotional peak.

[Verse 2.]
Chords: B, F#, G#m, and E.
- Strumming: Return to a gentler strum, similar to verse 1.
- Dynamics: Increase intensity gradually as you reach the chorus.

[Bridge]
Chords: B, F#, G#m, and E.
Strumming: Maintain a constant rhythm by alternating between downstrokes
and occasional upstrokes.
- Dynamics: Increase volume and intensity at the end of the bridge.

[Outro]
Chords: B, F#, G#m, and E.
- Strumming: Gradually reduce intensity and finish with delicate, gentle strums.

[General Tip:]
- Tuning: Before starting, make sure your guitar is correctly tuned.
- Practice making seamless transitions between chords.
- Rhythm: Maintain a consistent rhythm throughout the song.

[Common Mistakes]
- Practice each chord change gradually to avoid racing through it.
- Inconsistent strumming: To maintain a constant pace, use a metronome.
- Lack of dynamics: Take into account the song's emotional progression.

[Song Facts]
Taylor Swift's "Down Bad" explores the inner anguish of unrequited love and the
challenges of moving on. The words convey a sense of abandonment and desire,
complemented by the melodious guitar chords. Taylor Swift, recognized for her
narrative lyrics, addresses heartbreak and self-discovery in this song, producing
a realistic and moving musical experience.

[Artist biography:]
Taylor Swift, an American singer-songwriter, is noted for her narrative lyrics
and diverse musical style. 
She started with country music and later moved on to pop and indie-folk.
Swift has received numerous awards, including multiple Grammys, for her
albums "Fearless," "1989," and "Folklore." 
Her ability to connect with people through intimate lyrics and appealing
melodies has made her a highly popular and influential singer in her time.