WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - King Of My Heart Chords | Ver. 1
[INTRO]
G
[VERSE 1]
G D
I'm perfectly fine, I live on my own
Am7 Cadd9 G
I made up my mind, I'm better off bein' alone
D
We met a few weeks ago
Am7 Cadd9
Now you try on callin' me Baby, like tryin' on clothes
[PRECHORUS]
G
So prove to me I'm your American Queen
D
And you move to me like I'm a Motown beat
Am C/G
And we rule the kingdom inside my room
G
'Cause all the boys and their expensive cars
D
With their Range Rovers and their Jaguars
Am C/G
Never took me quite where you do
[CHORUS]
G D
And all at once, you are the one I have been waiting for
Am C
King of my heart, body and soul, ooh whoa
G D
And all at once, you're all I want I'll never let you go
Am C
King of my heart, body and soul, ooh whoa
[POSTCHORUS]
G D Am
And all at once, I've been waiting, waiting
C
Ooh whoa, ooh whoa
G D Am
And all at once, you are the one, I have been waiting, waiting
C
Body and soul, ooh whoa
N.C.
And all at once
[VERSE 2]
G D
Late in the night, the city's asleep
Am7 Cadd9 G
Your love is a secret I'm hoping, dreaming, dying to keep
D
Change my priorities
Am7 Cadd9
The taste of your lips is my idea of luxury
[PRECHORUS]
G
So prove to me I'm your American Queen
D
And you move to me like I'm a Motown beat
Am C/G
And we rule the kingdom inside my room
G
'Cause all the boys and their expensive cars
D
With their Range Rovers and their Jaguars
Am C/G
Never took me quite where you do (where you do)
[CHORUS]
G D
And all at once, you are the one I have been waiting for
Am C
King of my heart, body and soul, ooh whoa
G D
And all at once, you're all I want I'll never let you go
Am C
King of my heart, body and soul, ooh whoa
[POSTCHORUS]
G D Am
And all at once, I've been waiting, waiting
C
Ooh whoa, ooh whoa
G D Am
And all at once, you are the one, I have been waiting, waiting
C
Body and soul, ooh whoa
G
And all at once
[BRIDGE]
D
Is the end of all the endings?
Am
My broken bones are mending
C/G
With all these nights we're spending
G
Up on the roof with a school girl crush
D
Drinking beer out of plastic cups
Am
Say you fancy me, not fancy stuff
C/G
Baby, all at once, this is enough
[CHORUS]
G D
And all at once, you are the one I have been waiting for
Am C
King of my heart, body and soul, ooh whoa
G D
And all at once, you are the one I have been waiting for
Am C
King of my heart, body and soul, ooh whoa
G D
And all at once, you're all I want, I'll never let you go
Am C
King of my heart (my heart), body and soul (my soul), ooh whoa
[POSTCHORUS]
G D Am
And all at once, I've been waiting, waiting
C
Ooh whoa, ooh whoa
G D Am
And all at once, you are the one, I have been waiting, waiting
C
Body and soul, ooh whoa
G
And all at once
How to play "King Of My Heart" on guitar
Playing Style: This song is characterized by a steady, driving strumming pattern that
supports its upbeat and heartfelt lyrics. The chord progression is straightforward,
making it a great song for both beginner and intermediate guitar players.
Chords Used:
- G (G major)
- D (D major)
- Am7 (A minor seven)
- Cadd9 (C add nine)
- C/G (C major with G in the bass)
- Am (A minor)
- C (C major)
Intro:
- Begin with a simple strum on G to set the tone of the song.
Verse Progression:
- The verse follows a G, D, Am7, Cadd9 progression, which lays the foundation
for the narrative of the song. Strum each chord with a mix of down and up strokes
to keep the rhythm lively and engaging.
Prechorus:
- Continue with the same chord progression. Emphasize the dynamics here to build
up to the chorus. The prechorus introduces a slightly more reflective mood,
preparing for the emotional lift in the chorus.
Chorus:
- Shift to a more straightforward G, D, Am, C progression. This is the heart of the
song, where the lyrics and chords come together to emphasize the song's main message.
Increase the intensity of your strumming to match the chorus's uplifting and
bold declarations.
Postchorus:
- The postchorus uses the same chords as the chorus. Here, you can slightly pull
back on the strumming intensity to create a nice flow back into the verse or bridge.
Bridge:
- The bridge offers a change with more emotional depth using D, Am, and C/G. This
part should be played with expressive dynamics to highlight the reflective lyrics,
leading back into the powerful chorus.
Outro:
- End with the chorus progression, maintaining strong and resonant strumming
to conclude the song on a high note.
General Tips:
- Keep the strumming consistent and lively throughout the song to support the
upbeat tempo and energetic feel of the lyrics.
- Pay attention to the dynamics between the sections of the song; the verses
should be a bit more subdued compared to the chorus and bridge.
Common Mistakes:
- Not varying the strumming dynamics can make the song sound monotonous. Use
dynamics to emphasize different parts of the song.
- Rushing through the chord transitions. Take time to ensure that each chord
is clear and in time with the music.
Lyrics Meaning:
"King Of My Heart" is about finding love that surpasses all previous expectations
and experiences. The song captures the joy and exhilaration of being in love
with someone who feels truly right, declaring them the "king" of one's heart,
body, and soul.
