Taylor Swift - Gold Rush Chords

[Intro]
A*   E*
gleaming
Bm*   F#m*
twinkling
Bm*   F#m*
eyes like
Bm*  E*
sinking
Bm*  F#m*
ships on
Bm* F#m*
waters
E          A
so inviting
E
i almost jumped in
 
[Chorus]
F#m
I don't like a gold rush, gold rush
F#m/D          D
I don't like anticipatin' my face in a red flush
D/A               A
I don't like that anyone would die to feel your touch
A/E       E
Everybody wants you
E/F#                                    F#m
Everybody wonders what it would be like to love you
Walk past, quick brush
F#m/D              D
I don't like slow motion, double vision in rose blush
D/A                A
I don't like that falling feels like flying 'til the bone crush
A/E       E
Everybody wants you but I don't like a gold rush
 
[Verse 1]
G*               D**                  A*
What must it be like to grow up that beautiful?
A         Asus2             A              Aadd4 A7
With your hair falling into place like dominos
G           D                  A
  I see me padding across your wooden floors
A       Asus2           A               Aadd4 A7
With my Eagles t-shirt hanging from the door
G            G/D                 D             D/A       A
  At dinner parties, I call you out on your contrarian sh*t
A       Asus2    A                 Aadd4           A7    A7/G     G
And the coastal town we wandered 'round had nеver seen a love as pure as it
G/B          Bm                         E           N.C.
And thеn it fades into the gray of my day-old tea ‘cause it could never be
 
[Chorus]
F#m
I don't like a gold rush, gold rush
F#m/D          D
I don't like anticipatin' my face in a red flush
D/A               A
I don't like that anyone would die to feel your touch
A/E       E
Everybody wants you
E/F#                                    F#m
Everybody wonders what it would be like to love you
Walk past, quick brush
F#m/D              D
I don't like slow motion, double vision in rose blush
D/A                A
I don't like that falling feels like flying 'til the bone crush
A/E       E
Everybody wants you but I don't like a gold rush
 
[Verse 1]
G*               D**                  A*
What must it be like to grow up that beautiful?
A         Asus2             A              Aadd4 A7
With your hair falling into place like dominos
G                D                  A
  My mind turns your life into folklore
A       Asus2            A         Aadd4 A7
I can't dare to dream about you anymore
G            G/D                      D             D/A       A
  At dinner parties, I wont call you out on your contrarian sh*t
A       Asus2    A            Aadd4             A7    A7/G     G
And the coastal town we never found will nеver seen a love as pure as it
G/B        Bm                         E           N.C.                Dm
'Cause it fades into the gray of my day-old tea ‘cause it could never be
 
[Outro]
A*   E*
gleaming
Bm*   F#m*
twinkling
Bm*   F#m*
eyes like
Bm*  E*
sinking
Bm*  F#m*
ships on
Bm* F#m*
waters
E          A
so inviting
E
i almost jumped in




How to play "Gold Rush" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Intro & Outro:
- The intro and outro feature the same progression:
  A*, E*, Bm*, F#m* repeated.
  These chords should be played with a soft touch to capture
  the ethereal, floating quality of the lyrics.

Chorus:
- Chord progression: F#m, F#m/D, D, D/A, A, A/E, E, E/F#, F#m
- Strumming Pattern: For the chorus, use a steady, even rhythm
  with a mix of down and up strums to add energy.
- Emphasize the transition chords like F#m/D and D/A to enhance
  the lyrical content, which speaks of sudden emotions and realizations.

Verse:
- Chord progression:
  G*, D**, A*, A, Asus2, A, Aadd4, A7, G, G/D, D, D/A, A, Aadd4, A7, A7/G, G
  G/B, Bm, E (with a N.C. or no chord before transitioning to the chorus)
- Strumming should be gentle and reflective, mirroring the introspective
  and narrative style of the lyrics.
- Pay attention to the transitions between variations of A (Asus2, Aadd4, A7),
  which add a melodic richness and texture to the storytelling aspect of the song.

General Tips:
- Tuning: Standard tuning works best for this song.
- Practice the quick changes between variations of the A chord in the verses
  to maintain fluidity and coherence.
- Tone: Opt for a clean, clear tone on your amp or effects to reflect the
  song's introspective and clean sound.

Common mistakes:
- Rushing through the chord transitions, especially in the chorus, can disrupt
  the song's emotional impact.
- Not varying strum dynamics can result in a flat performance. Vary your
  strumming intensity to match the emotional highs and lows of the song.

Lyrics meaning:
- "Gold Rush" lyrically explores the fleeting, intense allure of unattainable
  desires and the bittersweet reality of ephemeral beauty and attractions.