WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | The Best Day Chords – Taylor Swift | Version #1
[Intro]
D Bm G A
[Verse 1]
D Bm G A
I'm five years old, it's getting cold, I've got my big coat on
D Bm G A
I hear your laugh and look up smilin' at you, I run and run
D Bm G A
Past the pumpkin patch and the tractor rides, look now, the sky is gold
D Bm G A
I hug your legs and fall asleep on the way home
[Chorus]
G A D A/C# Bm
I don't know why all the trees change in the fall
G A D A/C# Bm
But I know you're not scared of anything at all
G A D A/C# Bm
Don't know if Snow White's house is near or far away
G A D
But I know I had the best day with you today
[Verse 2]
D Bm G A
I'm thirteen now and don't know how my friends could be so mean
D Bm G A
I come home crying and you hold me tight and grab the keys
D Bm G A
And we drive and drive until we found a town far enough away
D Bm G A
And we talk and window shop 'til I've forgotten all their names
[Chorus]
G A D A/C# Bm
I don't know who I'm gonna talk to now at school
G A D A/C# Bm
But I know I'm laughing on the car ride home with you
G A D A/C# Bm
Don't know how long it's gonna take to feel okay
G A D
But I know I had the best day with you today
Bm
[Bridge]
G Bm
I have an excellent father, his strength is making me stronger
G Bm A
God smiles on my little brother, inside and out, he's better than I am
G D A/C#
I grew up in a pretty house and I had space to run
G A
And I had the best days with you
[Verse 3]
D Bm G A
There is a video I found from back when I was three
D Bm G A
You set up a paint set in the kitchen and you're talking to me
D Bm G A
It's the age of princesses and pirate ships and the seven dwarfs
D Bm G A
And Daddy's smart and you're the prettiest lady in the whole wide world
[Chorus]
G A D A/C# Bm
And now I know why the all the trees change in the fall
G A D A/C# Bm
I know you were on my side even when I was wrong
G A
And I love you for giving me your eyes
D A/C# Bm
For staying back and watching me shine and
G A D A/C# Bm
I didn't know if you knew, so I'm takin' this chance to say
G A D
That I had the best day with you today
How to play "The Best Day" by Taylor Swift on guitar:
Standard Tuning without a capo.
Chord Progression and Finger Positions:
D: xx0232
Bm: x24432 (barre chord)
G: 320033
A: x02220
A/C#: x42220
Intro:
D, Bm, G, A
Verse 1:
Start with D to Bm for "I'm five years old".
Move to G and A before repeating D and Bm.
Alternate between these chords to complete the verse.
Chorus:
Begin with G to A for "I don't know why all the trees change in the fall".
Add D, A/C#, and Bm before returning to G and A.
Repeat the pattern to emphasize the chorus.
Verse 2:
Follow the same progression as Verse 1 with D, Bm, G, and A.
Bridge:
Start with G and Bm for "I have an excellent father".
Switch to G and Bm again before moving to A.
Add G and D to finish.
Verse 3:
Use the same progression as Verse 1.
Final Chorus:
Follow the same pattern as the previous chorus.
Outro:
End with G, A, and D.
Strumming Pattern:
Use a gentle down-up pattern, emphasizing downstrokes on chord changes.
Keep a consistent rhythm throughout the song for a soothing effect.
Tips:
Practice transitioning smoothly between D and A/C#.
Ensure the barre chords like Bm ring clearly.
Common Mistakes:
Incorrectly pressing A/C# due to its unique fingering.
Strumming too aggressively and overpowering the melody.
Song Facts:
"The Best Day" reflects Taylor Swift's gratitude and love for her mother.
The song captures cherished childhood memories and familial support.