Taylor Swift - I Can See You Chords

[Intro]
Am F Em
 
Uh-uh, uh, uh
 
Am F Em
 
[Verse 1]
Am
You brush past me in the hallway
F                      Em
And you don't think I, I, I can see ya, do you?
Am
I’ve been watching you for ages and I
F               Em
Spend my time tryin' not to feel it
 
[Pre-Chorus]
D7sus2                 Em
But what would you do if I went to touch ya now?
D7sus2            Em
What would you do if they never found us out?
D7sus2             Em                  D
What would you do if we never made a sound?
 
[Chorus]
F                      Em
'Cause I can see you waitin’ down the hall from me
Am                  Em
And I could see you up against the wall with me
F                       Em                D
And what would you do? Baby, if you only knew
Am             D7sus2
That I can see you
 
Am F Em
 
Uh-uh, uh, uh
 
Am F Em
 
[Verse 2]
Am
And we kept everything professional
F                         Em
But something's changed—, its something I, I like
Am
They keep watchful eyes on us so
F                       Em
It's best that we move fast and keep quiet
Am                                 F              Em
You won't believe half the things I see inside my head
Am                                    F                Em
Wait 'til you see half the things that haven't happened yet
 
[Pre-Chorus]
D7sus2                 Em
But what would you do if I went to touch ya now?
D7sus2            Em
What would you do if they never found us out?
D7sus2             Em                  D
What would you do if we never made a sound?
 
[Chorus]
 
F                      Em
'Cause I can see you waitin’ down the hall from me
Am                  Em
And I could see you up against the wall with me
F                       Em                       Am
And what would you do? Baby, if you only knew, oh-oh, oh, oh
F                       Em
Yeah, I could see you throw your jacket on the floor
Am              Em
I can see you, make me want you even more
F                   Em                Am
What would you do? Baby, if you only knew
Am             D7sus2
That I can see you
 
Am F Em
 
Uh-uh, uh, uh
 
Am F Em
 
[Bridge]
F                      Am
I can see you in your suit and your neck-tie
Em                              G
Passed me a note saying, "Meet me tonight"
F                       Am                Em
Then we kissed and you know I won’t ever tell, yeah
F                         Am
And I could see you being my addiction
Em                      G
You can see me as a secret mission (A secret mission)
F             Am              Em
Hide away and I will start behaving myself
 
Am F Em
 
Uh-uh, uh, uh
 
Am F Em
 
Oh-oh, oh, oh
 
[Chorus]
F                   Em
And I can see you waitin’ down the hall from me
Am                  Em
And I could see you up against the wall with me
F                       Em                   Am
And what would you do? Baby, if you only knew
F                     Em
And I could see you throw your jacket on the floor
Am              Em
I can see you, make me want you even more
F                   Em                Am
What would you do? Maybe if you only knew
F                   Em                Am
That I can see you, oh, I can see you
 
[Outro]
Am                          F
Oh, I see you, I see you, baby
      Em
I see you
Am                    F
I see you, I see you, baby
     Em
Oh, baby




How to play "I Can See You" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Playing the chords:
- This song is played in a standard tuning without a capo.
- The main chords used are Am, F, Em, and the D7sus2.

Intro and Verses:
- Start with the intro pattern: Am F Em. This pattern is also
  used as the main progression throughout the verses.
- Play each chord with a soft and smooth rhythm, giving an
  airy, secretive feel to match the song's mood.

Pre-Chorus and Chorus:
- The pre-chorus introduces the D7sus2 chord which adds a
  suspenseful feel, shifting between D7sus2, Em, and D.
- In the chorus, the progression moves to F Em Am Em, adding
  a more pleading and earnest tone as the lyrics suggest.

Bridge:
- The bridge shifts the mood slightly with the addition of a
  G chord, making the progression F Am Em G. This section
  should be played with a bit more intensity to reflect the
  lyrics' reveal and confession.

Strumming Pattern:
- Use a consistent light strumming pattern such as:
  Down, Down-Up, Down-Up, Down-Up
- This pattern should be gentle to complement the secretive
  and observant lyrics of the song.

Common Mistakes:
- Players often rush the transition between F and Em which
  can disrupt the smooth flow of the song.
- Overstrumming in the verses and chorus can overpower the
  vocal melody, so keep the strumming controlled and
  consistent.

General Tips:
- Practice the changes between Am, F, and Em smoothly as these
  are crucial for maintaining the song's steady rhythmic base.
- Pay attention to the emotional delivery of the lyrics when
  playing, especially during the bridge where the mood shifts.
- Keep the guitar's volume balanced with your voice if singing
  along, to ensure both are heard clearly without one
  overpowering the other.

Lyrics Meaning:
- "I Can See You" explores themes of hidden feelings and secret
  observations. The lyrics express a covert fascination with
  another person, hinting at a deeper, undisclosed connection
  that adds a layer of mystery and intrigue to the relationship.