Taylor Swift - Need You Now Chords

Capo on the second fret.
* means one strum.

G
I need you now
D
Read letters that I wrote on the wall
Em                               C
And a message that I left when I called

G
I need you now
D
Words I said drowned out by the rain
Em                                C
Waiting there for you but you never came

Am                      G/B
My world's a little colder now
Am                    C
But I'm keeping warm somehow

G                       D
So here you are at my window
            Am
Guess nobody told you
         C
I don't need you, don't need you
G                  D
And I waited, so frustrated
              Am
Now, who's gonna hold you?
       C                     C*
I don't need you, don't need you now

G D Am C

G
I need you now
D
Words I heard you whisper to me
Em                      C
As we were walking down a one way street

G
You need me now
D
That's what you've been telling my freins
Em                        C
But I've come too far to go back there again

Am                              G/B
My heart, my mind and number have changed
Am                         C
You might as well forget my name

G                       D
So here you are at my window
            Am
Guess nobody told you
         C
I don't need you, don't need you
G                  D
And I waited, so frustrated
              Am
Now, who's gonna hold you?
       C
I don't need you, don't need you now

G D Am C

G*
I need you now
D*
Read letters that I wrote on the wall
Em*                              C
And a message that I left when I called

G                       D
So here you are at my window
            Am
Guess nobody told you
         C
I don't need you, don't need you
G                  D
And I waited, so frustrated
              Am
Now, who's gonna hold you?
       C
I don't need you now

     G
And I don't know who you are
       D
I don't wonder where you are
       Am                          C
I don't dream about you 'cause I don't need you now

       G
I don't think about the way
       D
That I never had you say
  Am
"I need you, I need you"
C                   G
 I don't need you now


D
     Don't need you
Am               C*
I don't need you now

> You could also end on G instead of C.



How to play "Need You Now" by Taylor Swift on guitar

**Capo:** 2nd fret

Chords Used (relative to capo):
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- G/B chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, and your middle
  finger on the 3rd fret of the B string.

Strumming Pattern:
Use a gentle strumming pattern to reflect the song's emotional tone:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
Increase intensity during the chorus to highlight emotional peaks.

Progressions:
- Intro:
  G, D, Am, C

- Verse:
  G, D, Em, C (repeated)

- Pre-Chorus:
  Am, G/B
  Am, C

- Chorus:
  G, D, Am, C (repeated)

- Bridge:
  G, D, Am, C (repeated)

Playing Tips:
- For G/B, make sure your index finger is firmly pressing the A string to avoid muted notes.
- Let the C chord ring out during the verses for a smooth progression.
- Add dynamics to the chorus by emphasizing the downstrokes.

Common Mistakes:
- Switching between chords too slowly, especially in the pre-chorus.
- Not pressing down firmly on the high E string for the D chord, leading to muted notes.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns, affecting the song's rhythmic flow.

Song Meaning:
"Need You Now" explores themes of love and longing while balancing a sense of independence.
Taylor Swift reflects on moving on from a past relationship while acknowledging the
emotional challenges of letting go. The chords and melody capture this bittersweet feeling.