Taylor Swift - Evermore Chords

[Intro]
C F C F
 
[Verse]
C
Gray November
                     F
I've been down since July
C
Motion capture
            F
Put me in a bad light
C                                      F
I replay my footsteps on each stepping stone
                                    C
Trying to find the one where I went wrong
C
Writing letters
                 F
Addressed to the fire
 
 
[Chorus]
          C
And I was catching my breath
C
Staring out an open window
F
Catching my death
      C
And I couldn't be so sure
                      F
I had a feeling so peculiar
F
That this pain would be for
C           F
Evermore
 
 
[Verse]
C
Hey December
                  F
Guess I'm feeling unmoored
C
Can't remember
               F
What I used to fight for
C                                    F
I rewind thе tape but all it does is pause
F
On the vеry moment, all was lost
C
Sending signals
             F
To be double-crossed
 
 
[Chorus]
          C
And I was catching my breath
C
Barefoot in the wildest winter
F
Catching my death
      C
And I couldn't be so sure
                      F
I had a feeling so peculiar
F
That this pain would be for
C
Evermore
F
(Evermore)
 
 
[Bridge]
          G                      Am7
Can't not think of all the cost
                                 F
And the things that will be lost
        G                     Am7
Oh, can we just get a pause?
                                  F
To be certain we'll be tall again
        G                    Am7
Whether weather be the frost
                                F
Or the violence of the dog days
       G                        Am7
I'm on waves, out being tossed
                                            F
Is there a line that I could just go cross?
 
 
[Bridge]
                                  G
And when I was shipwrecked (Can't think of all the cost)
  Am7                                                   F
I thought of you (And the things that will be lost, oh)
                            G
In the cracks of light (Can we just get a pause?)
  Am7                                                       F
I dreamed of you (To be certain we'll be tall again, if you think of all the costs)
                            G
It was real enough (Whether weather be the frost)
   Am7
To get me through (Or the violence of the dog days)
                                 F
(Or the violence of the dog days)
                                         G
(I'm on waves, out being tossed) (I'm on waves, out being tossed)
  Am7                                            C
I swear (Is there a line that we could just go cross?)
C
You were there
 
 
[Chorus]
          C
And I was catching my breath
                           F
Floors of a cabin creaking under my step
      C
And I couldn't be sure
                      F
I had a feeling so peculiar
F
This pain wouldn't be for
C
Evermore
     F
Evermore
     C
Evermore
                       F
This pain wouldn't be for evermore
     C
Evermore




How to play "Evermore" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Capo and Chord Details:
- No capo required. Use standard tuning to play this song.
- Chords mainly used are C, F, G, and Am7, creating a melancholic and reflective tone.

Intro and Verse Strumming Pattern:
- Begin with a soft and slow strumming pattern, focusing on downstrokes to match the
  somber mood of the intro and verses.
- Allow each chord to resonate, reflecting the introspective lyrics of the song.

Chorus Approach:
- Slightly increase the strumming intensity in the chorus to emphasize the emotional
  climax of the song.
- Maintain clarity and smooth transitions between the C and F chords, as they form
  the backbone of the chorus.

Bridge Dynamics:
- The bridge introduces G and Am7, providing a subtle shift in the song’s texture.
- Use a mix of down and up strums here to build a sense of urgency and introspection.

Common Mistakes:
- Overstrumming in the verses and intro. Keep your strumming controlled and reflective
  of the song's lyrical content.
- Rushing the tempo. The pace of "Evermore" is contemplative, and rushing through chords
  can disrupt its reflective nature.

Outro Technique:
- As you move to the outro, return to the softer dynamics of the intro.
- Let the final chords linger a bit longer, creating a sense of resolution and closure.

General Tips:
- Regularly check your guitar's tuning, especially if playing for extended periods,
  to ensure the chords sound correct.
- Practice transitioning between the chords without looking, which will help in
  maintaining focus on the emotional delivery of the song.

Lyrics Overview:
"Evermore" is a poignant reflection on enduring and eventually overcoming a deep,
lingering sadness. The lyrics convey a journey through despair with a glimmer of
hope that pain will not last forever, encapsulated in the recurring phrase "this pain
wouldn't be for evermore."