Taylor Swift - Smokey Black Nights Chords

Capo 2

G                                         D
Let's watch the tide chase the waves onto the sand
Am                                        C 
I wonder if a broken heart feel the warmth on my hand
G                                                           D
And I wonder what a piece of driftwood has seen all through his lifetime
Am                                                Em 
Let's walk away the past through the smokey black nights

Am
I've seen a million things
D
spoke a million words
Em         C             D 
now i only want to speak to you

Am
Waiting for the words
D
counting every bird
Em              C          D
there's nothing i'd rather do
pause               G
on the smokey black nights

G
G                                      D
Still throught the haze I can make out constellations
Am                                           C 
I'll make one of you and me as we sit in the sand
G                                             D
And I saw that sunset gleamin as my eyes went wild
Am                                                Em
Let's walk away the past through the smokey black nights

Am
I've played a thousand songs
D
sang a thousand words
Em         C            D
now i only want to sing to you

Am
Waited on a wire
D
starin at the fire
Em              C          D 
there's nothing i'd rather do
                    G
on the smokey black nights

Am
I've walked a thousand miles
D
smiled a thousand smiles
Em         C                   D 
Now I only smile when I'm with you

Am
Waiting for the words
D
counting every bird
Em              C          D 
there's nothing i'd rather do
                   G  
on the smokey black nights

G
So walk with me
                  D
As the sweet wind dances
Am
I'll write a song for you and me
                    G 
On the smokey black nights 




How to play "Smokey Black Nights" on guitar by Taylor Swift:

Chords (with Capo on 2nd fret):
G: 320003
D: xx0232
Am: x02210
C: x32010
Em: 022000

Structure:
Verse 1: G, D, Am, C
Chorus: Am, D, Em, C, D
Bridge: Am, D, Em, C, D

Strumming Pattern:
Use a relaxed down-down-up-down-up-down pattern.
Play with a soft touch to capture the song's gentle atmosphere.

Breakdown:
Verse 1:
G to D, then Am to C.
Repeat the sequence while singing about walking along the shore.
Chorus:
Am to D, then Em to C and back to D.
Emphasize chord changes to complement the lyrics.
Verse 2:
Same progression as Verse 1: G, D, Am, C.
Maintain gentle strumming to match the reflective mood.
Bridge:
Am to D, then Em to C and back to D.
Add a slight pause before finishing on G.

Common Mistakes:
Capo Position: Ensure the capo is firmly on the 2nd fret.
Strumming Rhythm: Practice keeping a consistent rhythm throughout.

Song Facts:
"Smokey Black Nights" is an unreleased song by Taylor Swift with a relaxed, storytelling vibe.
The lyrics capture the feeling of reminiscing under starry skies and sharing special moments.