WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Its Time To Go Chords | Ver. 1
[Verse 1]
C Am F
When the dinner gets cold and the chatter gets old
G
You ask for the tab
C Am F
Oh that moment again, he's insisting that friends
G
Look at each other like that
C Am F
When the words of a sister come back in whispers
G
That prove she was not
C Am F
in fact what she seemed, not a twin from your dreams
G
She's a crook who was caught
[Chorus]
Am G
That old familiar body ache
F C
The snaps from the same little breaks in your soul
Am F G C Am F G
You know when it's time to go
[Verse 2]
C Am
Twenty years at your job
F G
Then the son of the boss gets the spot that was yours
C Am
Or trying to stay for the kids
F G
When keeping it how it is will only break their hearts worse
[Chorus]
Am G
That old familiar body ache
F Am
The snaps from the same little breaks in your soul
G C F N.C.
You know when it's time to go
[Bridge]
G C F
Sometimes giving up is the strong thing
C
Sometimes to run is the brave thing
G C F
Sometimes walking out is the one thing
C
That will find you the right thing
G C F
Sometimes giving up is the strong thing
C
Sometimes to run is the brave thing
G C F
Sometimes walking out is the one thing
C C
That will find you the right thingggggggg
[Verse 3]
C Am F
Fifteen years, fifteen million tears
G
Begging 'til my knees bled
C Am F
I gave it my all, he gave me nothing at all
G
Then wondered why I left
C Am F
Now he sits on his throne in his palace of bones
G
Praying to his greed
C Am F
He's got my past frozen behind glass
G
But I've got me
[Chorus]
Am G
That old familiar body ache
F Am
The snaps from the same little breaks in my soul
G F
I know when it's time to go
[Bridge]
G C F
Sometimes giving up is the strong thing
C
Sometimes to run is the brave thing
G C F
Sometimes walking out is the one thing
C
That will find you the right thing
G C F
Sometimes giving up is the strong thing
C
Sometimes to run is the brave thing
G C F
Sometimes walking out is the one thing
C Dm Am Cadd9
That will find you the right thing
[Outro]
G Dm Am Cadd9 G
That will find you the right thingggggggggggg ehhh
Dm Am Cadd9 G
And you know in your soul
Dm Am Cadd9 G
And you know in your soul
G C F G
When it's time go
Em C F G
You know, you know, you know, you know
C Am F G
When it's time to go
C Am F G
So then you go then you go
C Am F G C Am F G C
You just go
How to play "It's Time To Go" on guitar
Playing Style: This song has a contemplative and narrative style, using a
simple chord progression throughout. The strumming should be gentle and
reflective, matching the introspective lyrics.
Chords Used:
- C (C major)
- Am (A minor)
- F (F major)
- G (G major)
- Dm (D minor)
- Cadd9 (C added ninth)
- Em (E minor)
- N.C. (No chord, indicating a pause in the guitar part)
Verse Progression:
- Start with C, Am, F, G, which sets a reflective tone. This progression
carries through the verses, supporting the storytelling nature of the lyrics.
- Strum each chord smoothly, focusing on a rhythmic pattern that emphasizes
the downbeat to anchor the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Chorus:
- Transition into Am, G, F, and back to C. This sequence underscores the
choral reflection on knowing when it's time to move on.
- Maintain a consistent strumming pattern but consider a slight dynamic
increase to highlight the chorus's message.
Bridge:
- The bridge shifts to a more intense reflection with G, C, and F, repeating
several times. This part should be played with more emotional intensity,
reflecting the pivotal realizations in the song's narrative.
- Emphasize "Sometimes giving up is the strong thing" with a stronger strum
to match the lyrics' power.
Outro:
- In the outro, the chord progression becomes more varied with Dm, Am, and
Cadd9, providing a resolution to the song's themes.
- Play these chords with a feeling of conclusion and resolution, slowing
down slightly to draw the song to a close.
General Tips:
- Ensure smooth transitions between chords to maintain the song's reflective
and smooth narrative flow.
- Adjust the dynamics throughout the song to match the lyrical intensity,
especially during the bridge and outro where the emotional content peaks.
Common Mistakes:
- Not varying the strumming dynamics can make the song feel monotonous. Be
conscious of the emotional narrative and adjust your playing to suit.
- Rushing through the chord progressions, especially in the bridge and outro,
can disrupt the song's reflective tone.
Lyrics Meaning:
"It's Time To Go" deals with recognizing and accepting when a phase of life,
a relationship, or a situation is over and it's time to move on. The lyrics
navigate through personal stories and broader situations, reflecting on
the importance of listening to one's inner voice when making significant
changes for personal growth and well-being.
