Taylor Swift - Sweet Escape Chords

Gsus4 [320010] 
   

STANDARD TUNING w/
CAPO ON 1


Intro-
Am     C     F     Gsus4  Am
  Oooh  oooh  oooh   oooh
    C     F     
Oooh  oooh  oooh  


              Am
If I could be sweet, 
                     C
I would but first of all, let me say
        F                      
I must apologize for acting stank 
    Gsus4
And treating you this way
                Am
Cause I've been actin' like sour milk all on the floor
          C
It's your fault you didn't shut the refrigerator
      F                                         Gsus4
Maybe that's the reason I've been acting so cold?


                   
             C           Gsus4                     Am
If I could escape & recreate a place that's my own world
    F                        C              Gsus4 
And I could be your favorite girl, forever, Perfectly together
    Am                               F
Now tell me boy now wouldn't that be sweet? 
              C
If I could be sweet 
                Gsus4                     Am
I'm sorry but I know I've been a real bad girl 
  F                          C
I didn't mean for you to get hurt whatsoever
Gsus4                        
We can make it better, 
    Am                            F -once
Now tell me boy, wouldn't that be sweet? Sweet escape


Am     C     F     Gsus4  Am
  Oooh  oooh  oooh   oooh
    C     F     
Oooh  oooh  oooh 



            Am                     C
You melt me down, I'm at my lowest boiling point
             F                     Gsus4
Come help me out, I need to get me out of this joint
              Am                         C
Come on let's bounce, counting on you to turn me around
           F                               Gsus4
Instead of clowning around, let's look for some common ground



(*- one strum)
   Am*                      C*
So baby, times get a little crazy
                           F*                           Gsus4*
I've been gettin' a little lazy, waitin' on you to come save me
                      Am*                       C* 
I can see that you're angry by the way that you treat me
                    F*                       Gsus4
Hopefully you don't leave me, wanna take you with me



             C           Gsus4                     Am
If I could escape & recreate a place that's my own world
     F                        C              Gsus4 
Then I could be your favorite girl, forever, Perfectly together
   Am                               F
So tell me boy now wouldn't that be sweet? 
              C
If I could be sweet 
                Gsus4                     Am
I'm sorry but I know I've been a real bad girl 
  F                          C
I didn't mean for you to get hurt whatsoever
Gsus4                       
We can make it better, 
    Am                            F -once            Am -once
Now tell me boy, wouldn't that be sweet? Sweet escape






How to play "Sweet Escape" by Taylor Swift on guitar:
Standard Tuning with a capo on the 1st fret.

Chord Progression and Finger Positions:
Am: x02210
C: x32010
F: 133211 (barre chord) or xx3211
Gsus4: 320010

Intro:
Am, C, F, Gsus4, and repeat
Verse 1:
Begin with Am for "If I could be sweet".
Move to C before shifting to F.
Use Gsus4 to complete the verse, and repeat the pattern.
Chorus:
Start with C to Gsus4 for "If I could escape".
Switch to Am and then F to finish the phrase.
Repeat the pattern and end with F.
Verse 2:
Follow the same pattern as Verse 1, alternating between Am, C, F, and Gsus4.
Bridge:
Play Am (once) to C (once) to emphasize the first phrase.
Add F (once) and Gsus4 (once).
Repeat with a single strum each to add emphasis.
Chorus (Repeat):
Follow the previous chorus progression.
Outro:
End with Am, C, F, and Gsus4 before fading.

Strumming Pattern:
Use a consistent down-up pattern with emphasis on downstrokes.
Keep the rhythm upbeat and playful to match the song's vibe.

Tips:
Practice smooth transitions between Gsus4 and Am.
Emphasize dynamics to capture the upbeat, catchy feel.

Common Mistakes:
Incorrect finger placement on Gsus4.
Over-strumming, which can overshadow the melody.

Song Facts:
"Sweet Escape" expresses longing for a better relationship and self-improvement.
It focuses on creating a "perfect" world to share with someone special.
Follow this guitar lesson to learn "Sweet Escape" effectively!