Taylor Swift - I Dont Wanna Live Forever Chords

[Intro]
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh x2

[Verse 1]
Cadd9             G                D4                   Em7
Been sitting eyes wide open behind these four walls, hoping you'd call
Cadd9             G                D4                   Em7
It's just a cruel existence like there's no point hoping at all
Cadd9             G                D4                   Em7
Baby, baby, I feel crazy, up all night, all night and every day
Cadd9             G                D4                   Em7
Give me something, oh, but you say nothing
What is happening to me?

[Chorus]
Cadd9             G                D4                   Em7
I don't wanna live forever, 'cause I know I'll be living in vain
Cadd9             G                D4                   Em7
And I don't wanna fit wherever
I just wanna keep calling your name until you come back home
Cadd9             G                D4                   Em7
I just wanna keep calling your name until you come back home
Cadd9             G                D4                   Em7
I just wanna keep calling your name until you come back home

[Bridge]
Cadd9             G                D4                   Em7
I've been looking sad in all the nicest places
(Baby, baby, I feel crazy)
Cadd9             G                D4                   Em7
I see you around in all these empty faces
(Up all night, all night and every day)
Cadd9             G                D4                   Em7
I've been looking sad in all the nicest places
(Give me something, oh, but you say nothing)
Cadd9             G                D4                   Em7
Now I'm in a cab, I tell 'em where your place is
(What is happening to me?)



How to play "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Playing the chords:
- The song uses the chords Cadd9, G, D4, and Em7 throughout.
- This chord progression maintains a haunting and reflective mood
  appropriate for the song's theme.

Intro and Verses:
- The intro and verses follow a repeated chord progression:
  Cadd9, G, D4, Em7.
- This creates a soft and ambient backdrop to the longing
  expressed in the lyrics.

Chorus:
- The chorus uses the same chord progression as the verses.
- Strumming should be slightly more forceful here to emphasize
  the emotional peak of the song.

Bridge:
- The bridge also uses the same progression, but with a softer
  tone and background vocals that echo the lead, adding depth
  to the longing and solitude expressed.

Strumming Pattern:
- A simple and effective pattern for this song is:
  Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up.
- Keep the strumming light and flowing to match the song's
  melancholic atmosphere.

Common Mistakes:
- Not adjusting the strumming dynamics between the verse and
  chorus can make the song feel flat. Increase intensity in the
  chorus for emotional impact.
- Rushing the tempo. Maintain a steady, moderate pace to let
  each chord resonate, reflecting the song's somber mood.

General Tips:
- Pay attention to the emotional delivery of the lyrics. The
  song is about longing and unresolved feelings, so reflect
  this in how you handle the transitions and dynamics.
- Ensure your chord voicings are clean, especially with the
  added extensions in Cadd9 and Em7, to fully convey the song's
  lush sound texture.

Lyrics Meaning:
- "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" discusses the pain and despair
  of separation and the desire to reconnect despite knowing
  the potential for ongoing heartache. It captures a moment of
  profound vulnerability and the paradox of wanting something
  that might continue to cause pain.