WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Medley Chords – Taylor Swift | Version #1
D A
I'd never gone with the wind
Em
Just let it flow
G (A) D
Let it take me where it wants to go
A Em
Till you open the door there's so much more
G
I've never seen it before
A Bm G
I was trying to fly but I couldn't find wings
A Bm G
But you came along and you changed everything
D A
I watched from a distance as you
Em
Made life your own
G (A) D
Every sky was your own kind of blue
A Em
And I wanted to know how that would feel
G
And you made it so real
A Bm G
You showed me something that I couldn't see
A Bm G
You opened my eyes and you made me believe
D
In the middle of the night
D
When I'm in this dream
A
It's like A million little stars
A
Spelling out your name
Em
You gotta come on, come on
Em
Say that we'll be together
G A
Come on, come on
Bm
Drop everything now
G
Meet me in the pouring rain
D
Kiss me on the sidewalk
A
Take away the pain
Bm G D A
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
Bm
Get me with those green eyes, baby
G
As the lights go down
D A
Something that'll haunt me when you're not around
Bm G D A D A Em G
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
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
He tells me about his night
G D Em G
I count the colors in his eyes
D A Em G
He 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 he know that I've had him memorized for so long
D
He'll never fall in love he swears
A
As he runs his fingers through his hair
Em D G
I'm laughing 'cause I hope he's wrong
D
And I don't think it ever crossed his mind
A
He tells a joke, I fake a smile
Em D G A
But I know all his favorite songs
D
In the middle of the night
D
When I'm in this dream
A
It's like A million little stars
A
Spelling out your name
Em
You gotta come on, come on
Em
Say that we'll be together
G A
Come on, come on
Bm
Drop everything now
G
Meet me in the pouring rain
D
Kiss me on the sidewalk
A
Take away the pain
Bm G D A
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
Bm
Get me with those green eyes, baby
G
As the lights go down
D A
Something that'll haunt me when you're not around
Bm G D A
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
Em
Oh I remember you drivin' to my house
G
In the middle of the night
D
I'm the one who makes you laugh
A
When you know you're about to cry
Em
And I know your favorite songs
G
And you tell me about your dreams
D
Think I know where you belong
A
Think I know it's with me
Bm
Drop everything now
G
Meet me in the pouring rain
D
Kiss me on the sidewalk
A
Take away the pain
Bm G D A
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
Bm
Get me with those green eyes, baby
G
As the lights go down
D A
Something that'll haunt me when you're not around
Bm G D A Bm G D A
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile
How to play "Medley" by Taylor Swift on guitar
Chords Used:
- D chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, your middle
finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
of the B string.
- A chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, your middle
finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, and your ring finger on the 2nd fret
of the B string.
- Em chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, and your middle
finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
- G chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, your middle
finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
of the high E string.
- Bm chord: Barre the 2nd fret, placing your ring finger on the 4th fret of the D string,
your pinky on the 4th fret of the G string, and your middle finger on the 3rd fret of
the B string.
Strumming Pattern:
The strumming pattern is generally rhythmic and consistent:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
Add dynamics during the chorus to emphasize the melody.
Progressions:
- Intro:
D, A, Em, G
- Verse:
D, A, Em, G (repeated)
- Pre-Chorus:
A, Bm, G
- Chorus:
D, A, Em, G
Bm, G, D, A
Playing Tips:
- Switch chords smoothly to maintain the medley's flowing rhythm.
- Use palm muting during verses to provide contrast with the chorus.
- Strum gently to create an intimate atmosphere in quieter parts.
Common Mistakes:
- Not fully pressing the Bm chord, causing muted or buzzing notes.
- Overstrumming A chord, making it overpower other chords.
- Switching chords too late, disrupting the rhythmic flow.
Song Meaning:
This medley includes parts of different Taylor Swift songs, weaving themes of love,
heartbreak, and self-discovery into one performance. The combination provides a
sweeping journey through Swift's emotional and musical range.