WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Nashville Chords | Ver. 1
Cadd9
On a crowded highway
G
Through a night alone
Em7
I was barely breathing
D/F#
I was crawling home
Cadd9
Well it's not quite London
G
Or a south of France
Em7
Or an Asian island
D/F#
Or a second chance
G
Going back to Nashville
Cadd9
Thinkin' bout the whole thing
Em7 D/F#
Guess you gotta run some-times
Em7 Cadd9
Maybe I'm a fast train going through a valley
Em7 D/F#
Watching all my life go by
Cadd9 G
You're a distant memory you're an exit sign
Em7 D/F#
I was talking crazy on the driver's side
Cadd9 G
And I know I hurt you but I can't confess
Em7 D/F#
Was that blood or a wine stain on your wedding dress?
G Cadd9
Going back to Nashville thinking 'bout the whole thing
Em7 D/F#
Guess you gotta run some-times
Em7 Cadd9
Maybe I'm a fast train going through a mountain
Em7 D/F#
Watching all my life go by
G Cadd9
Going back to Nashville laughing at a bad break
Em7 D/F#
What's the use in wondering why?
Em7 Cadd9
Maybe I'm a storm front going through a valley
Em7 D/F#
Tearing up a good July
D Em7 Cadd9
And it's safe and warm where no-thing ever happens
D Em7 Cadd9 G
Could it be so hard to re-align a star for you?
Cadd9 G
Change a southern man for you?
G Cadd9 Em7 Cadd9 G Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
G Cadd9
Going back to Nashville thinking 'bout the whole thing
Em7 D/F#
Guess you gotta run some-times
Em7 Cadd9
Maybe I'm a storm front going through a valley
Em7 D/F#
Tearing up a good Ju-ly Oh I'm
G Cadd9
Going back to Nashville laughing at a bad break
Em7 D/F#
What's the use in wondering why?
Em7 Cadd9
Maybe I'm a storm front going through the valley
Em7 D/F#
Tearing up a good July
G Cadd9 Em7 D/F#
Going back to Nashville
G Cadd9
Going back to Nashville
Em7 D/F# G Cadd9 Em7 D/F#
Going back to Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Cadd9 G
Going back to Nashville
Em7 D/F#
What's the use in wondering why?
How to play "Nashville" by Taylor Swift on guitar
Chords Used:
- 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/F# 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. Use your thumb to press down on the 2nd fret of the low E string.
Strumming Pattern:
The strumming pattern should be consistent and rhythmic, emphasizing the melody:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
Add dynamics for quieter verses and more powerful choruses.
Progressions:
- Verse:
Cadd9, G, Em7, D/F#
- Chorus:
G, Cadd9, Em7, D/F#
Em7, Cadd9, Em7, D/F#
- Bridge:
D, Em7, Cadd9
D, Em7, Cadd9, G
- Outro:
G, Cadd9, Em7, D/F#
Playing Tips:
- Ensure smooth transitions between chords, especially between G and Cadd9.
- For D/F#, press firmly to avoid muting the low E string.
- Emphasize the downstrokes for a steady rhythm throughout the song.
Common Mistakes:
- Not pressing firmly enough on the D/F# chord, leading to muted notes.
- Switching between chords too slowly, disrupting the flow of the verses.
- Overstrumming G, making it dominate the other chords.
Song Meaning:
"Nashville" explores themes of reflection, longing, and the feeling of home.
Taylor Swift reflects on returning to a place that holds meaning and memories
while also considering the challenges of change and moving forward. The melody
and chords capture the emotional journey of returning home.
