WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - I Know Places Chords | Ver. 1
Standard Tuning
Capo on the 5th fret
Chords:
Em: x22000
C: x32010
Am: x02210
Bm: x24432
G: 320003 or 320033
D: xx0232
(To play without a capo replace the chords above by Am, F, Dm, Em, C and G)
Intro: Em C Am Bm x 2
Verse:
Em C Am
You stand with your hand on my waistline
Bm Em
It's a scene and we're out here in plain sight
C Am
I can hear them whisper as we pass by
Bm
It's a bad sign, bad sign
Em C Am
Something happens when everybody finds out
Bm
See the vultures circling , dark clouds
Em C
Love's a fragile little flame
Am Bm
It could burn out, it could burn out
Pre-Chorus:
Em C Am Bm
They got the cages , they got the boxes
And guns
Em C Am (Bm)
They are the hunters , we are the foxes
And we run
Chorus:
G D
Baby
Am C
I know places we won't be found and
G D
They'll be
Am
Chasing their tails
C
Trying to track us down
G D Am C G D Am
'Cause I-I-I know places we can hiiiiiiiide
C
I know places, I know places
Verse:
Em
Lights flash
C Am
And we'll run for the fences
Bm
Let them say what they want, we can't hear it
Em C Am
Loose lips sink ships all the damn time
Bm
Not this time
Pre-Chorus:
Em C Am Bm
Just grab my hand and don't ever drop it
My love
Em C Am (Bm)
They are the hunters , we are the foxes
We run
Chorus:
G D
Baby
Am C
I know places we won't be found and
G D
They'll be
Am
Chasing their tails
C
Trying to track us down
G D Am C G D Am
'Cause I-I-I know places we can hiiiiiiiide
C
I know places
Bridge:
G D Am C
They are the hunters , we are the foxes
We run
G D Am (C)
Just grab my hand and don't ever drop it
My love
Chorus:
G D
Baby
Am C
I know places we won't be found and
G D
They'll be
Am
Chasing their tails
C
Trying to track us down
G D Am C G D Am
'Cause I-I-I know places we can hiiiiiiiide
C
I know places
G D Am C
They take their shots but we're bulletproof (I know places)
G D Am C
You know for me it's aways you (I know places)
G D Am C
In the dead of night , your eyes so green (I know places)
G D Am C
I know for you It's always me (I know places)
Outro: Em C Am Bm
How to play "I Know Places" by Taylor Swift on guitar
Playing Style: This song is structured to be played with a capo on the 5th fret to
fit the original pitch. The chords used are mostly open, which lends a rich and
resonant sound to the progression.
Chords and Placement:
- Em: x22000
- C: x32010
- Am: x02210
- Bm: x24432
- G: 320003 or 320033
- D: xx0232
Intro and Verse Playing:
- Start with a light, consistent strumming pattern. For the verses, emphasize the
dynamics by playing softly during the narrative parts and increasing intensity
as the emotion in the lyrics builds.
Example Strumming Pattern:
Down-Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
Pre-Chorus and Chorus Playing:
- Increase the intensity in the pre-chorus to build up to the chorus. Use a stronger,
fuller strum to bring out the dramatic nature of the chorus.
Chorus Chords Transition:
- G to D: Strum firmly, transitioning smoothly to maintain the flow.
- Am to C: Maintain finger positions close to streamline chord changes.
Bridge Section:
- The bridge can be played with the same strumming pattern but focus on the
emotional delivery. Allow the chords to resonate, filling the spaces between vocals.
General Tips:
- Tuning: Ensure your guitar is in standard tuning with the capo properly placed on
the 5th fret.
- Practice: Work on transitioning between chords smoothly, especially the Bm, as it
can be challenging for beginners.
- Listen: Play along with the track to better understand the tempo and feel of the
song.
Common Mistakes:
- Not placing the capo correctly can lead to off-pitch playing.
- Rushing through chord transitions without allowing each chord to fully resonate.
- Over-strumming in verses can drown the lyrics, so maintain a balanced dynamic.
Song Meaning:
"I Know Places" lyrically explores themes of privacy and refuge in love, set against
a backdrop of a media-prone environment. It portrays the narrative of escaping the
public eye and finding solace in hidden places.