Taylor Swift - Happiness Chords

[Intro]
E B E B
 
[Verse 1]
B                   E         B
Honey, when I'm above the trees
           E            B
I see this for what it is
            C#                      B
But now I'm right down in it, all the years I've given
        E                   B
Is just sh*t we're dividin' up
           C#               B
Showed you all of my hiding spots
      E                      B
I was dancing when the music stopped
           C#           B            B
And in the disbelief, I can't face reinvention
B                            E
I haven't met the new me yet
 
[Chorus]
B                     G#m
There'll be happiness after you
B                       E
But there was happiness because of you
B                    G#m
Both of these things can be true
         B
There is happiness
 
[Post-Chorus]
E              B
Past the blood and bruise
C#m                 B
Past the curses and cries
E                        B
Beyond the terror in the nightfall
C#m7           B
Haunted by the look in my eyes
              E
That would've loved you for a lifetime
B
Leave it all behind
C#m7                   B
And there is happiness
 
[Verse 2]
E                      B             C#m7
Tell me, when did your winning smile
         B                  E
Begin to look like a smirk?
         B                        C#m7      Em
When did all our lessons start to look like weapons
B                     E
Pointed at my deepest hurt?
B                               C#m7
I hope she'll be your beautiful fool
B                         E
Who takes my spot next to you
      B
No, I didn't mean that
         C#m7                    B
Sorry, I can't see facts through all of my fury
    E                    B     C#m7 B
You haven't met the new me yet
 
[Chorus]
E                     B
There'll be happiness after me
C#m7                    B
But there was happiness because of me
E                     B
Both of these things, I believe
         C#m7
There is happiness
 
[Post-Chorus]
B        E      B                C#m7
In our history, across our great divide
B                   E
There is a glorious sunrise
B                C#m7
Dappled with the flickers of light
         B                         E
From the dress I wore at midnight, leave it all behind
B                     C#m7 B
And there is happiness
 
[Bridge]
F#m   E         C#m        B
I can't make it go away by making you a villain
F#m   E          A                B
I guess it's the price I paid for seven years in Heaven
C#m               E
And I pulled your body into mine
      B                                     C#m
Every goddamn night, now I get fake niceties
            E
No one teaches you what to do
       B
When a good man hurts you
 
And you know you hurt him, too
 
[Verse 3]
E               B              C#m7
Honey, when I'm above the trees
         B             E
I see it for what it is
           B              C#m7                         B                   E
But now my eyes leak acid rain on the pillow where you used to lay your head
      B                     C#m7
After giving you the best I had
        B                    E
Tell me what to give after that
        B                       C#m7              B
All you want from me now is the green light of forgiveness
E                            B
You haven't met the new me yet
C#m7                           B
And I think she'll give you that
 
[Chorus]
E                     B
There'll be happiness after you
C#m7          Em        B               E
But there was happiness because of you, too
                     B
Both of these things can be true
         C#m
There is happiness
 
[Post-Chorus]
B        E      B                C#m7
In our history, across our great divide
B                   E
There is a glorious sunrise
B                C#m
Dappled with the flickers of light
         B                         E                 B
From the dress I wore at midnight, leave it all behind
C#m                   B
Oh, leave it all behind
E
Leave it all behind
B
And there is happiness
 
[Instrumental]
C#m7 C#m B
E  B  C#m7
B E B E B




How to play "Happiness" on guitar

Intro:
- Chords used: E, B
- Pattern: Start with E and transition to B, repeat.

Verse 1:
- Chord Progression: B, E, C#, B
- Focus on the narrative by strumming softly, allowing the lyrics to
  stand out.
- In transitions between chords, maintain a steady, reflective rhythm.

Chorus:
- Chord Progression: B, G#m, E
- Strumming should be more pronounced and emotional to reflect the
  lyrical content about happiness.
- Pay attention to the emotional lift when moving from G#m to E.

Post-Chorus:
- Chords: E, B, C#m7
- This section should be played with a thoughtful, introspective feel,
  reflecting the deeper emotional context of the lyrics.

Verse 2:
- Similar to Verse 1 in terms of chord progression and strumming.
- Include subtle dynamics to emphasize key lyrical moments, especially
  the shift from C#m7 to Em, which should feel poignant.

Bridge:
- Chords: F#m, E, A, C#m
- The bridge offers a change in narrative tone, so play with a bit more
  intensity.
- Focus on the emotional weight of the lyrics, especially during the
  transition from F#m to E and then to A.

Post-Chorus and Instrumental:
- Return to the reflective style of earlier post-choruses.
- Instrumental part uses the chords C#m7, C#m, B, E which should be
  played contemplatively, allowing each chord to resonate.

General Tips:
- Tune your guitar to standard tuning before playing.
- Practice chord changes slowly to ensure smooth transitions.
- Listen to the song to get a sense of the emotional pacing and
  incorporate it into your playing style.

Lyrics Meaning:
"Happiness" explores themes of retrospection and resolution following
the end of a relationship. The song navigates through the complexity
of past memories and the personal growth that comes from heartache,
highlighting the dual nature of happiness both during and after the
relationship.