Taylor Swift - I Heart Chords

Tuning: Standard

   G   Asus   Cadd9   Dsus4  Em7
e|-3---3------3-------3-------3-|
B|-3---3------3-------3-------3-|
G|-0---2------0-------2-------0-|
D|-0---2------2-------0-------2-|
A|-2---0------3-------0-------2-|
E|-3---0------0-------0-------0-|



G Asus2 Cadd9 Dsus4 x2

G
 Wish I had concentrated
Asus2
 They said love was complicated
Cadd9                           G
 But it’s something I just fell into
G
 And it was overrated
Asus2
 But just look what I created
Cadd9                     Dsus4
 I came out alive but I’m black and blue


Em7                      Asus2
 Before you ask me if I’m alright
        Cadd9             Dsus4
 Think about what I have to do, yeah


G            Asus2
 Wake up and smell the breakup
 Cadd9           D
 Fix my heart, put on my make-up
G        Asus          Cadd9   D
 Another mess I didn’t plan
G                 Asus2
 And I’ll bet you thought you beat me
Cadd9        Dsus4
 Wish you could only see
           G       Asus2
 I got an "I heart question mark"
 Cadd9            Dsus4        G Asus2 Cadd9 Dsus4 x2
 Written on the back of my hand


G                                Asus2
 I’d be fine if you’d just walk by
                             Cadd9
 But you had to talk about why
                       G
 You were wrong and I was right
G
 But I can’t believe you made me
 Asus2
 Sit at home, cry like a baby
 Cadd9                         Dsus4
 Wait right by the phone every night


Em7                   Asus2
And now you ask about "you and I"
          Cadd9
There’s no "you and I"
         Dsus4
Remember what you put me through, I had to


G            Asus2
 Wake up and smell the breakup
 Cadd9           D
 Fix my heart, put on my make-up
G        Asus          Cadd9   D
 Another mess I didn’t plan
G                 Asus2
 And I’ll bet you thought you beat me
Cadd9        Dsus4
 Wish you could only see
           G       Asus2
 I got an "I heart question mark"
 Cadd9            Dsus4        G Asus2 Cadd9 Dsus4 x2
 Written on the back of my hand


Em7                     Asus2
 And when you’re home all alone at night
               Cadd9               G            Dsus4
 You’ll still wonder why you took everything I had, oh baby
Em7                      Asus2                    Cadd9
 I haven’t thought about you and I, there’s no you and I
     Dsus4    Dsus4
 And I know, someday you will


G           Asus2
 Wake up and smell the breakup
Cadd9         Dsus4
 Realize that we won’t make up
G          Asus2    Cadd9    Dsus4 
 It didn’t go the way you planned
G                    Asus2
 And you’ll know you didn’t beat me
Cadd9         Dsus4
 When you look down and see
          G       Asus2
I got an "I heart question mark"
Cadd9        Dsus4       G    Asus2
Written on the back of my hand
Cadd9        Dsus4       G    Asus2
Written on the back of my hand
    Cadd9  Dsus4      G     Asus2
An "I heart question mark" yeah
Cadd9            Dsus4         G Asus2 Cadd9 Dsus4 x5 (fading out...)
Written on the back of my hand





How to play "I Heart?" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Playing the chords:
- Use a standard tuning for this song with chords G, Asus2, Cadd9, Dsus4, and Em7.
- These chords are relatively easy to play and feature prominently in pop music,
  adding a soft but rich texture to the song.

Chord Voicings:
- Each chord shares common open string tones which helps in making transitions
  smoother and the overall sound more cohesive.

Intro and Progression:
- Start with the progression G Asus2 Cadd9 Dsus4, repeated twice.
- This sequence sets a reflective and slightly melancholic tone from the beginning.

Verses:
- The verse maintains a steady rhythm with the chords G, Asus2, Cadd9, leading
  back into Dsus4. This pattern supports the narrative storytelling of the lyrics.

Chorus:
- The chorus uses the same chord progression but focuses on dynamic strumming
  to lift the energy, matching the emotional escalation of the lyrics.

Bridge:
- The bridge transitions through Em7, Asus2, Cadd9, and Dsus4.
- This section should be played with a bit more intensity to emphasize
  the dramatic narrative turn in the song.

Strumming Pattern:
- A common strumming pattern for this song would be:
  Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up. This pattern gives the song a steady rhythm
  and matches the emotional swings within the lyrics.

Common Mistakes:
- Not changing chords cleanly, especially between Asus2 and Dsus4, can
  cause the song to lose its rhythmic integrity.
- Overstrumming in verses can overpower the vocals; maintain a balanced
  approach to keep the vocals clear and prominent.

General Tips:
- Focus on clean transitions between chords to maintain the smooth flow
  of the song.
- Emphasize emotional delivery in the chorus to match the lyrical content
  about overcoming a breakup.
- Practice the fade-out at the end to smoothly decrease the volume and
  intensity, creating a reflective close to the song.

Lyrics Meaning:
- "I Heart?" tells a story of personal empowerment following a breakup,
  using the imagery of writing on the back of the hand as a metaphor for
  reclaiming one's narrative and identity. The song navigates through
  various emotional stages, from hurt and reflection to eventual
  empowerment and self-assuredness.