Taylor Swift - Midnight Rain Chords

[Verse 1]
C
 My town was a wasteland
G
Full of cages, full of fences
G
Pageant queens and big pretenders
D                         Em
But for some, it was paradise
C
 My boy was a montage
  G
A slow-motion, love potion
G
Jumping off things in the ocean
D                               Em
I broke his heart 'cause he was nice
Em
He was sunshine, I was midnight
 
[Chorus]
C
Rain
N.C.                                    G
He wanted it comfortable, I wanted that pain
N.C.                                   D
He wanted a bride, I was making my own name
N.C.                             Em
Chasing that fame, he stayed the same
N.C.                   C
All of me changed like midnight
 
[Verse 2]
C
 It came like a postcard
G
Picture perfect shiny family
G
Holiday peppermint candy
D                        Em
 But for him, it's every day
C
 So I peered through a window
  G
A deep portal, time travel
G
All the love we unravel
D                   Em
And the life I gave away
Em                                      C
'Cause he was sunshine, I was midnight rain
 
[Chorus]
C                                      G
He wanted it comfortable, I wanted that pain
G                                     D
He wanted a bride, I was making my own name
D                                Em
Chasing that fame, he stayed the same
Em                     C
All of me changed like midnight
 
[Chorus]
C
Rain
C                                      G
He wanted it comfortable, I wanted that pain
G                                     D
He wanted a bride, I was making my own name
D                                Em
Chasing that fame, he stayed the same
Em                     C
All of me changed like midnight
 
[Outro]
C
I guess sometimes we all get
             G
Just what we wanted, just what we wanted
       D
And he never thinks of me
           Em
Except for when I'm on TV
C
I guess sometimes we all get
             G
Some kind of haunted, some kind of haunted
      D
And I never think of him
          Em
Except on midnights like this
Em   D   Em      D    Em
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How to play "Midnight Rain" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Chords Used:
- C chord: Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, and your index finger on the 1st fret
  of the B string.
- G chord: Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string, your index
  finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, and your pinky on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
- 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.
- 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.

Strumming Pattern:
The strumming pattern should be rhythmic and steady, emphasizing the lyrics:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
Add dynamics in the chorus to highlight emotional peaks.

Progressions:
- Verse:
  C, G, D, Em

- Chorus:
  C, G, D, Em

- Outro:
  C, G, D, Em
  Em, D, Em, D, Em

Playing Tips:
- Practice smooth transitions between C and G, as well as D and Em.
- Let the chords ring out fully to complement the ambient theme of the song.
- Gradually build intensity in the strumming pattern for more dynamic changes.

Common Mistakes:
- Switching from D to Em too slowly, causing the song to lose its flow.
- Not strumming firmly enough on the C chord, leading to muted notes.
- Overstrumming G, making it overpower other chords.

Song Meaning:
"Midnight Rain" tells a story of two individuals on different life paths.
Taylor Swift contrasts her yearning for independence and personal growth with
a partner who desires stability and comfort. The song explores themes of love,
sacrifice, and ambition, highlighting the challenges of choosing between conflicting
life goals.