WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | One Thing Chords – Taylor Swift | Version #1
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G D
It wasn’t just like a movie
G Em C D G Em
The rain didn’t soak through my clothes down to my skin
C D G Em
Driving away and I guess you could say
C D G Em
This is the last time I drive this way again
C D Em D
And there’s nothing to say and I try to grab at the fray
C Em D
‘Cause I still love you but I can’t
G D Em C G
Bye bye to everything I thought was on my side
D Em C
Bye bye baby
G D
I want you back but it’s come down to nothing
Em C
And all you have is to walk away from
A C
The one thing I thought would never leave me
G D
The picture frame is empty
G Em C
It’s black and white, you’re smiling down at me
D G Em
I’ll take your photo off the dash
C D G Em
Back to the conversation we’re so sure of everything
C D G Em
Everything we thought we’d always have
C D Em D
Lost in the sound of it, the here and the now comes in
C Em D
Seems like I’m becoming part of your past
G D Em C G
Bye bye to everything I thought was on my side
D Em C
Bye bye baby
G D
I want you back but it’s come down to nothing
Em C
And all you have is to walk away from
A C
The one thing I thought would never leave me
C D
And there’s so much I can’t touch
G Em C
You’re all I want but it’s not enough this time
D G Em
And I can feel you like you’re slipping through my hands
A C
And I’m so scared of how this ends
G D Em C G
Bye bye to everything I thought was on my side
D Em C
Bye bye baby
G D
I want you back but it’s come down to nothing
Em C
And all you have is to walk away from
A C
The one thing I thought would never leave me
G D Em C G
Bye bye to everything I thought was on my side
D Em C
Bye bye baby
G D
I want you back but it’s come down to nothing
Em C
And all you have is to walk away from
A C
The one thing I thought would never leave me
A C
Yeah there was one thing I knew would never leave me
G D
It wasn’t just like a movie
G Em7 C D G
The rain didn’t soak through my clothes down to my skin
How to play "One Thing" 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Strumming Pattern:
Use a steady and rhythmic strumming pattern to complement the song's melody:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
Progressions:
- Intro:
G, D, G, Em, C, D, G, Em
- Verse:
G, D, G, Em, C, D, G, Em (repeated)
- Pre-Chorus:
C, D, Em, D
C, Em, D
- Chorus:
G, D, Em, C, G
D, Em, C
G, D, Em, C, G
D, Em, C
- Bridge:
C, D, G, Em, C
D, G, Em, A, C
Playing Tips:
- For the D chord, ensure all fingers press firmly to avoid muted strings.
- Smoothly transition between G and D to maintain a consistent flow.
- Add dynamics to the strumming to reflect the emotional tone of each section.
Common Mistakes:
- Switching between chords too slowly, especially from G to Em.
- Not pressing down firmly enough on the D chord, leading to buzzing or muted notes.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns, leading to uneven dynamics.
Song Meaning:
"One Thing" reflects on love and the difficulty of letting go. Taylor Swift
expresses longing for a relationship that couldn't work despite best intentions.
The chords and melody capture the poignant emotions of this realization.