Taylor Swift - I Would Lie Chords

Capo 1

  D                 A        Em   G
I don't think that passenger seat
    D                A        Em  G
Has ever looked this good to me
   D          A        Em 
I tell her about my night 
G  D               A       Em  G
She count the colors in my eyes

      D
I'll never fall in love I swears
      A
As I runs my fingers through my hair
    Em                D/F#        G
She's laughing 'cause she hopes I'm wrong
    D
And she don't think it ever crossed my mind
   A
I tells a joke, she fakes a smile
    Em             D/F#     G
But she know all my favorite songs

A            D
And I could tell you
              A
Her favorite color's green
            Em 
She loves to argue
             G
Born on the 8th
              D
Her eyes are beautiful 
            A
She has her father's eyes
           Em        D/F# G        A
And if you ask me if I    love her...
I'd lie

D A Em G

D          A         Em  G
She looks around the room
D          A               Em  G
Innocently overlooks the truth
D            A       Em 
Shouldn't a light go on?
G              D                  A            Em   G
Doesn't she know that I've had her memorized for so long

D
She sees everything in black and white
A
Never let nobody see her cry
Em            D/F#        G                   A
I don't let nobody see me wishing she was mine

         D
I could tell you
              A
Her favorite color's green
            Em 
She loves to argue
             G
Born on the eighth
              D
Her eyes are beautiful 
            A
She has her father's eyes
           Em        D/F# G        A
And if you ask me if I    love her...
I'd lie

D A Em G x2

D
She stands there, then walks away
   A
My God, if I could only say
    Em            D/F#       G
I'm holding every breath for you

            D
I'll never tell you
             A
But I can play guitar
                Em  
I think I can see through
               G
Everything but her heart 
                      D
First thought when I wake up is
              A
My God, she's beautiful
                Em                  D/F# G
So I put on my make-up and pray for a   miracle

             D
Yes I could tell you
              A
Her favorite color's green
            Em 
She loves to argue
            G
Oh, and it kills me
              D
Her eyes are beautiful
            A
She has her father's eyes
           Em          G
And if you ask me if I love her...
       Em        D/F#  G      
If you ask me if I     love her...
I'd lie

D A Em G D





How to play "I Would Lie" by Taylor Swift on ukulele

Playing Style: This song uses a set of four basic chords, creating a gentle yet
emotive melody that matches the introspective lyrics. It is played with a capo
on the 1st fret to align with the original key.

Chords and Placement:
- D:   2220
- A:   2100
- Em:  0432
- G:   0232
- D/F#: 2220 (simplified)

Intro and Verse Playing:
- The intro sets a soft and contemplative mood with the D-A-Em-G progression.
  Use a calm strumming pattern, focusing on delivering the emotional depth of the
  lyrics.

  Example Strumming Pattern:
  Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up

Chorus Playing:
- The chorus requires a fuller sound to bring out the song's emotional climax.
  Maintain the same strumming pattern but with a slight increase in strumming 
  intensity.

Bridge Section:
- The bridge offers a reflective pause in the narrative. Play these parts with
  a softer touch, allowing the lyrics to stand out.

General Tips:
- Tuning: Make sure your ukulele is tuned to standard tuning with the capo on the
  1st fret.
- Practice: Work on smooth transitions between the chords, particularly the 
  shift from Em to D/F# to G, which can be pivotal in conveying the emotional
  undertones.

Common Mistakes:
- Over-strumming in softer sections can overpower the vocals.
- Losing the rhythm during the bridge can disrupt the song's emotional impact.

Song Meaning:
"I Would Lie" captures the essence of unspoken love and admiration. The protagonist
expresses deep feelings for someone while hiding their true emotions, depicted through
poetic and vivid lyrics.