WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Missing You Chords – Taylor Swift | Version #1
Tuning:
G Cadd9 Em7 D Am
e|-3---3---3---2---0-|
B|-3---3---3---3---1-|
G|-0---0---0---2---2-|
D|-0---2---2---0---2-|
A|-2---3---2---x---0-|
E|-3---x---0---x---x-|
I tabbed this from her solo version here:
Not the version she did with Tyler.
G
Every time I think of you
Cadd9 D
I always catch my breath
G
And I'm still standing here
And you're miles away
Cadd9 D
And I wonder why you left
Em7
And there's a storm that's raging
Cadd9 D
Through my frozen heart tonight
G
I hear your name in certain circles
Cadd9 D
And it always makes me smile
G
I spend my time thinking about you
Cadd9 D
And it's almost driving me wild
Em7
But it's my heart that's breaking
Cadd9 D
Down this long distance line tonight
G
I ain't missing you at all
Cadd9 D
Since you've been gone away
G
I ain't missing you
Cadd9 D
No matter what I might say
G
There's a message in the wire
Cadd9 D
And I'm sending you a signal tonight
G
You don't know how desperate I've become
Cadd9 D
And it looks like I'm losing this fight
Em7
But it's my heart that's breaking
Cadd9 D
Down this long dusty road of mine
G
I ain't missing you at all
Cadd9 D
Since you've been gone away
G
I ain't missing you
Cadd9 D
No matter what your friends say
Em7
And there's a message that I am sending out
Cadd9 D
Like a telegraph to your soul
Am
And if I can't bridge this distance,
Cadd9 D
Stop this heartbreak overload
G
I ain't missing you at all
Cadd9 D
Since you've been gone away
G
I ain't missing you
Cadd9 D
No matter what your friends say
G Cadd9 D
I ain't missing you
G Cadd9 D x3
How to play "Missing You" by Taylor Swift on guitar
Chords Used (Standard Tuning):
- 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.
- Cadd9 chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, your middle
finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the B string,
and your pinky on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
- Em7 chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, your middle
finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the B 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.
- Am chord: Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the B string, your middle
finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, and your ring finger on the 2nd fret
of the G string.
Strumming Pattern:
The strumming pattern should reflect the song's emotional tone:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
Increase intensity in the chorus for a dynamic shift.
Progressions:
- Verse:
G, Cadd9, D (repeated)
- Pre-Chorus:
Em7, Cadd9, D
- Chorus:
G, Cadd9, D (repeated)
- Bridge:
Em7, Cadd9, D
Am, Cadd9, D
- Outro:
G, Cadd9, D (repeated)
Playing Tips:
- Switch chords smoothly, especially between Cadd9 and D, to keep the rhythm flowing.
- Emphasize downstrokes in the chorus for a more powerful rhythm.
- Practice cleanly pressing the strings for the Cadd9 and Em7 chords to avoid muted notes.
Common Mistakes:
- Switching between chords too slowly, disrupting the flow of the verses.
- Not pressing down firmly enough on the B string for the D chord, leading to buzzing or muted notes.
- Overstrumming G, making it dominate the other chords.
Song Meaning:
"Missing You" is a heartfelt ballad about longing for a lost connection. Taylor Swift
reflects on the emotions that come with distance and separation while trying to
maintain composure. The lyrics convey a mix of vulnerability and strength, paired
with a gentle yet rhythmic melody.