WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Getaway Car Chords | Ver. 1
[Intro]
N.C
No, nothing good starts in a getaway car
[Verse 1]
C
It was the best of times, the worst of crimes
G
I struck a match and blew your mind
Dm
But I didn't mean it
F
And you didn't see it
C
The ties were black, the lies were white
G
In shades of gray in candlelight
Dm
I wanted to leave him
F
I needed a reason
[Pre-Chorus]
C
X marks the spot where we fell apart
G
He poisoned the well, I was lyin' to myself
Dm
I knew it from the first Old Fashioned, we were cursed
F
We never had a shot, gunshot in the dark
(Oh!)
[Chorus]
C
You were drivin' the getaway car
G Dm
We were flyin', but we never get far
Don't pretend it's such a mystery
F
Think about the place where you first met me
C
Ridin' in a getaway car
G Dm
There were sirens in the beat of your heart
I shoulda known I'd be the first to leave
F C
Think about the place where you first met me
G
In a getaway car, oh-oh-oh
Dm
No, they never get far, oh-oh-ahh
F
No, nothing good starts in a getaway car
[Verse 2]
C
It was the great escape, the prison break
G
The light of freedom on my face
Dm
But you weren't thinkin'
C
And I was just drinkin'
C G
Well, he was runnin' after us, I was screamin', "go, go, go!"
Dm
But with three of us, honey, it's a sideshow
And a circus ain't a love story
F
And now we're both sorry (we're both sorry)
[Pre-Chorus]
C
X marks the spot where we fell apart
G
He poisoned the well, every man for himself
Dm
I knew it from the first Old Fashioned, we were cursed
F
It hit you like a shot, gunshot to the heart
(Oh!)
[Chorus]
C
You were drivin' the getaway car
G Dm
We were flyin', but we never get far
Don't pretend it's such a mystery
F
Think about the place where you first met me
C
Ridin' in a getaway car
G Dm
There were sirens in the beat of your heart
I shoulda known I'd be the first to leave
F C
Think about the place where you first met me
G
In a getaway car, oh-oh-oh
Dm
No, they never get far, oh-oh-ahh
F
No, nothing good starts in a getaway car
[Bridge]
D A Em
We were jet-set, Bonnie and Clyde (oh-oh)
G
Until I switched to the other side
To the other si-i-i-i-ide
D A Em
It's no surprise I turned you in (oh-oh)
Gm
'Cause us traitors never win
D
I'm in a getaway car
A
I left you in a motel bar
Em
Put the money in a bag and I stole the keys
G
That was the last time you ever saw me
(Oh!)
[Chorus]
D
Drivin' the getaway car
A Em
We were flyin', but we never get far (don't pretend)
Don't pretend it's such a mystery
G
Think about the place where you first met me
D
Ridin' in a getaway car
A Em
There were sirens in the beat of your heart (should've known)
I shoulda' known I'd be the first to leave
G D
Think about the place where you first met me
A
In a getaway car, oh-oh-oh
Em
No, they never get far, oh-oh-ahh
G
No, nothing good starts in a getaway car
[Outro]
D
I was ridin' in a getaway car
A
I was cryin' in a getaway car
Em
I was dyin' in a getaway car
G
Said goodbye in a getaway car
D
Ridin' in a getaway car
A
I was cryin' in a getaway car
Em
I was dyin' in a getaway car
G D
Said goodbye in a getaway car
How to play "Getaway Car" on guitar by Taylor Swift
Intro:
- No chord (N.C). Start with the spoken line before entering the first verse.
Verse 1:
- Chord Progression: C, G, Dm, F
- Begin with a gentle strumming pattern. Each chord should be played with a smooth,
downstroke pattern, ensuring each strum is clear.
- Focus on the dynamic shift in lyrics, matching the emotion with the intensity of
your strumming, especially on the F chord to emphasize the lyrics' turning point.
Pre-Chorus:
- Progression: C, G, Dm, F
- Increase the strumming intensity slightly to build up to the chorus.
- Maintain clarity in transitions, particularly between Dm and F to enhance the lyrical
narrative of the song.
Chorus:
- Chords: C, G, Dm, F
- Implement a more vibrant strumming pattern here, using both down and up strums to
drive the chorus's energetic theme.
- Emphasize the G and Dm chords, aligning with the lyrical pulse of "sirens in the beat
of your heart."
Verse 2:
- Same as Verse 1 but with added emotional intensity. Reflect this in your strumming by
varying the dynamics—softer on introspective parts and louder as the narrative escalates.
Bridge:
- Chords Progression: D, A, Em, G
- Switch to these chords, focusing on dramatic storytelling. This part requires
emphatic strumming, particularly on the Em and G chords to convey the urgency and climax
of the narrative.
Final Chorus and Outro:
- Use the bridge progression: D, A, Em, G
- Continue with the dynamic and emphatic strumming pattern.
- Conclude with the outro, gradually decreasing the strumming intensity as the song
winds down to the final emotional release.
General Tips:
- Tuning: Standard tuning (EADGBE) works best for this song.
- Practice smooth and swift chord transitions to keep the flow of the song consistent.
- Adjust your strumming force to match the emotional intensity of the lyrics at different
parts of the song.
Common Mistakes:
- Overlooking the dynamic changes between the verses, pre-choruses, and choruses,
which are crucial for expressing the song's emotional journey.
- Not maintaining the rhythm during faster chord transitions, especially in the bridge.
Lyrics Meaning:
"Getaway Car" tells a cinematic tale of a doomed romance and escape, metaphorically
using the imagery of a getaway car to describe a swift and thrilling but ultimately
fleeting relationship.