WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Take A Bow Chords – Taylor Swift | Version #1
[Intro]
G D/F#
e|----------3------------------3------------------------------------|
B|--------------3---3--------------3---3----------------------------|
G|--------0-------0----------0-------0------------------------------|
D|------0------------------0----------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|----3-----------------2-------------------------------------------|
G/E Cadd9
e|----------3------------------3------------------------------------|
B|--------------3---3------3---3------------------------------------|
G|--------0-------0----------0--------------------------------------|
D|------0-----------------------------------------------------------| x4
A|----------------------3-------------------------------------------|
E|---0--------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
G D/F# G/E Cadd9
You look so dumb right now,
G D/F# G/E Cadd9
Standin' outside my house,
G D/F#
Tryin' to apologize,
G/E Cadd9
You’re so ugly when you cry,
G D/F# Am Cadd9
Please, just cut it out.
[Chorus]
G D/F# G/E Cadd9
and Don’t tell me you’re sorry 'cause you’re not,
G D/F# Am Cadd9
Baby when I know you’re only sorry you got caught,
G D/F#
But you put on quite a show
G/E Cadd9
You really had me goin',
G D/F#
But now it’s time to go
G/E Cadd9
Curtain’s finally closin'
G D/F#
That was quite a show
G/E Cadd9
Very entertainin',
Am Cadd9
But it’s over now
Am Cadd9 F
Go on and take a bow, ohh ohh.
[Verse 2]
G D/F# G/E Cadd9
Grab your clothes and get gone (get gone),
G D/F# G/E Cadd9
You better hurry up before the sprinklers come on
G D/F#
Talkin’ 'bout girl, I love you, you’re the one,
G/E Cadd9
This just looks like the re-run,
G D/F# Am Cadd9
Please, what else is on.
[Chorus]
G D/F# G/E Cadd9
and Don’t tell me you’re sorry 'cause you’re not,
G D/F# Am Cadd9
Baby when I know you’re only sorry you got caught,
G D/F#
But you put on quite a show
G/E Cadd9
You really had me goin',
G D/F#
But now it’s time to go
G/E Cadd9
Curtain’s finally closin'
G D/F#
That was quite a show
G/E Cadd9
Very entertainin',
Am Cadd9
But it’s over now
Am Cadd9 F G
Go on and take a bow, ohh ohh.
How to play "Take a Bow (Acoustic Live)" by Taylor Swift on guitar:
Standard Tuning without a capo.
Chord Progression and Finger Positions:
G: 320033
D/F#: 200232
G/E: 020033
Cadd9: x32033
Am: x02210
F: 133211 (barre chord)
Intro Picking Pattern:
G, D/F#, G/E, Cadd9 (x4)
Verse 1:
Begin with G to D/F# for "You look so dumb right now".
Shift to G/E and Cadd9.
Repeat this pattern for the verse.
Chorus:
Play G to D/F# for "Don't tell me you're sorry 'cause you're not".
Add G/E and Cadd9 to complete the progression.
Repeat this pattern through the chorus.
Verse 2:
Follow the same progression as Verse 1, alternating between G, D/F#, G/E, and Cadd9.
Final Chorus:
Repeat the chorus progression, adding Am and F at the end for emphasis.
Strumming Pattern:
Use a gentle down-up pattern for the intro and verses.
Add emphasis to downstrokes in the chorus for a dynamic change.
Tips:
Practice picking the intro pattern smoothly to set the song's tone.
Keep the strumming light and flowing to maintain an acoustic feel.
Common Mistakes:
Rushing the strumming pattern, which can make the rhythm feel disjointed.
Incorrectly playing D/F#; ensure the bass note is clear.
Song Facts:
"Take a Bow" is a cover of Rihanna's hit, adapted for an acoustic live performance by Taylor Swift.
The song emphasizes heartbreak and the end of a relationship.
Use this lesson to master "Take a Bow (Acoustic Live)"!