WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | I Can Do It With A Broken Heart Chords – Taylor Swift | Version #1
[Intro]
C
(he, he, he, he, he, he)
[Verse 1]
C F
I can read your mind
C F
"She's having the time of her life
C
There in her glittering prime
F C
The lights refract sequin stars off her silhouette every night"
F
I can show you lies
(one, two, tree, four)
[Pre-Chorus]
Am F
'Cause I'm a real tough kid. I can handle my sh*t
C
They said, "Babe, you gotta fake it till you make it", and I did
"Lights, camera, b**ch, smile, even when you wanna die."
G Am
He said he'd love me all his life, but that life was too short
F
Breaking down, I hit the floor
C
All the pieces of me shattered as the crowd was chanting "More!"
G
I was grinning like I'm winning, I was hitting my marks
G* C
'Cause I can do it with a broken heart
(one, two, three, four)
[Chorus]
F G C
I'm so depressed I act like it's my birthday every day
F G C
I'm so obsessed with him, but he avoids me like the plague
F G C
I cry a lot, but I am so productive; it's an art
F G C
You know you're good when you can even do it .. with a broken heart
[Verse 2]
C F
I can hold my breath
C F
I've been doing it since he left
C
I keep finding his things in drawers
F C
Crucial evidence; I didn't imagine the whole thing I'm sure
F
I can pass this test
(one, two, three, four)
[Pre-Chorus]
Am F
'Cause I'm a real tough kid. I can handle my sh*t
C
They said, "Babe, you gotta fake it till you make it", and I did
C*
Lights, camera, b**ch, smile, in stilettos for miles
Am
He said he'd love me for all time, but that time was quite short
F
Breaking down, I hit the floor
C
All the pieces of me shattered as the crowd was chanting "More!"
G
I was grinning like I'm winning, I was hitting my marks
G* C
'Cause I can do it with a broken heart
(one, two, three, four)
[Chorus]
F G C
I'm so depressed I act like it's my birthday every day
F G C
I'm so obsessed with him, but he avoids me like the plague
F G C
I cry a lot, but I am so productive; it's an art
F G C
You know you're good when you can even do it .. with a broken heart
[Outro]
F G C
You know you're good when you can even do it .. with a broken heart
F G
You know you're good
Gm
You're good
Am
'Cause I'm miserable
F G
And no one even knows!
G*
Try and come for my job
How to play "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart" by Taylor Swift on guitar
[Intro] C
- Begin with a basic downstroke on the C chord and let it ring out.
[Verse 1.]
- For phrases like "I can read your mind," employ a delicate down-up strumming pattern.
- Maintain seamless transitions between C and F chords.
- Strumming pattern: Down-up-down-up, with a consistent rhythm.
- Transitioning from C to F requires clear adjustments.
- Enhance the dynamics by strumming more softly during reflective lyrics.
- Strumming Pattern: Use down-up strums to progressively increase intensity.
[Pre-Chorus]
- To emphasize chord changes, use more aggressive strumming (Am F).
- Strumming Pattern: Down-up-down-up, with a stronger focus on downstrokes.
To build to the chorus, repeat the strumming rhythm with increasing intensity (C G Am).
Concentrate on clear chord changes and keeping a constant rhythm.
- For "I'm so depressed I act like it's my birthday every day," adopt
a more noticeable strumming pattern (Chorus: F G C).
- Strumming Pattern: Down-up-down-up, using more force on the downstrokes.
- Use clear chord changes to complement the energetic atmosphere.
F G C: Repeat the strumming pattern, focusing on dynamics and lyrical emphasis.
[Verse 2] C F
- Repeat the down-up strumming pattern from Verse 1.
- Maintain smooth transitions and rhythmic consistency.
C F
- Highlight dynamics, especially in lines like "I can hold my breath."
- Strumming Pattern: Use down-up strums to increase intensity during emotive lines.
[Pre-Chorus]
- Strumming pattern: Am F
- Maintain consistent rhythm and distinct chord changes.
In the pre-chorus, use a noticeable strumming pattern (C G Am).
- Concentrate on smooth transitions and keeping a constant pace.
[Chorus] F G C - Use the same strumming pattern, emphasizing
distinct chord changes and rhythmic stability.
- Allow each chord to ring out to emphasize the end of the lyrics.
For "You know you're good when you can even do it with a broken heart,"
employ a calm down-up strumming rhythm (Outro): F G C.
- Emphasize the last chords, allowing them to ring out as the song ends.
- Strumming pattern: Down-up, with a consistent rhythm till the conclusion.
Common mistakes include inconsistent strumming patterns that impair a song's flow.
- Rushing chord changes, particularly between C and F.
- Not stressing dynamics, especially in the chorus and bridge.
Taylor Swift's "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart" is an emotional ballad exploring
themes of heartbreak and resilience. The lyrics describe the experience of going
through difficult times while projecting a sense of strength and production.
Taylor Swift is renowned for her dramatic storytelling and expressive performances,
making her one of the most influential singers in modern music.