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Asus4/G [x02030]
Standard Tuning
No capo
-Intro-
G D Am C
G D Am C
G D
Tall dark and Superman
Am C G
He puts papers in his briefcase and drives away
D Am
To save the world or go to work
C -once
Its the same thing to me
G D
He's got his mothers eyes his fathers ambition
Am C G
I wonder if he knows how much that I miss him
D Am C
I hang on every word you sa--ay
D Asus4/G [x02030]
And, you'll smile and say how are you
G D Em
I'll say just fine
C G D
I always forget to tell you, I love you, I love you ... forever!
G D Am
I watch Superman fly away
C G
You've got a busy day today
D Am C
Go save the world I'll be around
G D Am
And I watch Superman fly away
C G
Come back I'll be with you someday
D Am C -once
I'll be right here on the ground
(n.C) G D Am C
When you come back down
G D
Talk dark and beautiful
Am C
He's complicated, he's irrational
G D Am C
But I hope someday you'll take me away and save the day, yea--ah
G D
Something in his deep browns eyes has me sayin'
Am C
He's not all bad like his reputation and
G D Am C
I can't hear one single word they saa--ay
D Asus4/G G D Em
And you'll leave got places to be and I'll be o-kay
C G
I always forget to tell you I love you
D G
I loved you from the very first day
G D Am
I watch Superman fly away
C G
You've got a busy day today
D Am C
Go save the world I'll be around
G D Am
And I watch Superman fly away
C G
Come back I'll be with you someday
D Am C
I'll be right here on the ground
G G G
When you come back down
Am C G
And I watch you fly around the world
D C
And I hope you don't take some other girl
C G D
Don't forget! Don't forget! About me!
Am C G
I'm far away but I never let you go
D C
I'm lovestruck and looking out the window
C D
Don't forget! Don't forget! Where I'll be!
C *once
Right here wishing the flowers were from you
Em*
Wishing the card was from you
Am* D
Wishing the call was from you
(D) G
'Cause I loved you from the very first day
G D Am
I watch Superman fly away
C G
You've got a busy day today
D Am C
Go save the world I'll be around, forever and ever!
G D Am
I watch Superman fly away
C G
I swear I'll be with you someday
D Am C
I'll be right here on the ground
G D
When you come back down
Am C G D Am C G -once
La, la, la, la, la, la, when you come back down
How to play "Superman" by Taylor Swift on guitar:
Standard Tuning without a capo.
Chord Progression and Finger Positions:
G: 320033
D: xx0232
Am: x02210
C: x32010
Asus4/G: x02030
Em: 022000
Intro:
G, D, Am, and C (x2)
Verse 1:
Start with G and D for "Tall, dark, and Superman".
Move to Am and C before returning to G.
Alternate D and Am before finishing the verse with C.
Pre-Chorus:
Begin with D and Asus4/G.
Transition to G, then D and Em.
Finish with C, G, and D before leading into the chorus.
Chorus:
Play G, D, Am, and C for "I watch Superman fly away".
Repeat G, D, Am, and C before ending the chorus.
Verse 2:
Follow the same progression as Verse 1.
Bridge:
Start with Am and C to G and D.
Continue with Am, C, and G before adding D.
Finish with C (once), then Em (once) before returning to the chorus.
Outro:
Repeat G, D, Am, and C with a slower rhythm.
Strumming Pattern:
Use a down-up pattern with emphasis on downstrokes.
Emphasize rhythm changes in the pre-chorus and bridge to capture dynamics.
Tips:
Practice smooth transitions between Am and Asus4/G.
Play gently to reflect the emotional tone of the song.
Common Mistakes:
Misplacing fingers in Asus4/G.
Strumming too aggressively, which can overpower the melody.
Song Facts:
"Superman" is from Taylor Swift's Speak Now album.
The song describes a longing and admiration for a partner who is often away.
This guitar lesson will guide you through playing "Superman"!