Taylor Swift - I Forgot That You Existed Chords

[strum Pattern]
D U X D U X
 
[intro]
C
 
[Verse 1]
                   .
Am                    Em
How many days did I spend thinking
G                                         C
'Bout how you did me wrong, wrong, wrong?
 Am
Lived in the shade you were throwing
 Em                         G
'Til all of my sunshine was gone, gone, gone
 C                      Am
And I couldn't get away from ya
 Em                     G        C
In my feelings more than Drake, so yeah
  Am
Your name on my lips, tongue-tied
  Em                    G
Free rent, living in my mind
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
 C                 Em
But then something happened one magical night
 
 
[Chorus]
G                        C Am Em
I forgot that you existed
G                              C      Am           Em G
And I thought that it would kill me, but it didn't
 C            Am    Em
And it was so nice
G              C      Am Em
So peaceful and quiet
G             C          Am
I forgot that you existed
Em             G               C                   Am Em
It isn't love, it isn't hate, it's just indifference
 G              C
I forgot that you
 
 
[Verse 2]
Am                 Em
Got out some popcorn
 
G                               C
As soon as my rep started going down, down, down
Am
Laughed on the school yard
Em                                  G
As soon as I tripped up and hit the ground, ground, ground
C                     Am
And I would've stuck around for ya
Em                  G            C
Would've fought the whole town, so yeah
Am
Would've been right there, front row
Em                          G
Even if nobody came to your show
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
C                            Em
But you showed who you are, then one magical night
 
 
[Chorus]
G                       C Am Em
I forgot that you existed
G                           C        Am            Em G
And I thought that it would kill me, but it didn't
C             Am
And it was so nice
G               C     Am Em
So peaceful and quiet
G             C           Am
I forgot that you existed
Em             G              C                      Am Em
It isn't love, it isn't hate, it's just indifference
G                C
I forgot that you
 
 
[Bridge]
Am
Sent me a clear message
Em
Taught me some hard lessons
G
I just forget what they were
                     D
It's all just a blur
 
 
[Chorus]
G                        C Am Em
I forgot that you existed
G                           C        Am            Em G
And I thought that it would kill me, but it didn't
C             Am
And it was so nice
G               C     Am Em
So peaceful and quiet
G                 C       Am
I forgot that you existed
Em
I did, I did, I did
G              C
It isn't hate, it's just indifference
Em             G              C                      Am Em
It isn't love, it isn't hate, it's just indifference
 
So, yeah




How to play "I Forgot That You Existed" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Playing the chords:
- The song primarily uses the chords C, Am, Em, G, and D, arranged
  in a light, upbeat progression to convey a breezy, liberated feel.

Intro and Verse Progression:
- Begin with a single strum on the C chord for the intro.
- Verses follow the pattern Am, Em, G, C, creating a narrative
  and contemplative rhythm that supports the lyrics about past
  contemplations and realizations.

Strumming Pattern:
- The suggested strumming pattern is Down, Up, Mute (X), Down, Up, Mute (X).
- This pattern provides a rhythmic and punctuated feel, emphasizing
  the upbeat and dismissive nature of the lyrics.

Pre-Chorus and Chorus:
- The pre-chorus transitions to a magical moment using a simple C to Em change.
- The chorus introduces a quicker change among G, C, Am, and Em, reflecting
  the realization and emotional shift described in the lyrics.

Bridge:
- The bridge introduces a D chord, adding a slight twist to the
  song's progression and emphasizing the lyrical reflection on
  past lessons.

Common Mistakes:
- Forgetting to mute the strings during the "X" in the strumming
  pattern can result in a less crisp sound.
- Rushing through the chord transitions, especially in the chorus,
  can disrupt the song's laid-back, reflective mood.

General Tips:
- Pay attention to the dynamics, especially in the verses and
  chorus. Allow the strumming to breathe and match the light,
  indifferent tone of the song.
- Practice the mute technique to cleanly stop the chord vibration,
  adding a sharper rhythm to your playing.
- Emphasize the narrative told through the lyrics by matching
  your playing style to the story of moving past indifference.

Lyrics Meaning:
- "I Forgot That You Existed" is about coming to terms with
  indifference after a period of emotional turmoil. The song
  celebrates the freedom and peace found when one truly moves
  on from past grievances, using light and airy musical elements
  to underscore the theme of emotional liberation.