Taylor Swift - Tis The Damn Season Chords

[Intro]
Bb/D Csus4 Bb Csus4
 
[Verse 1]
Bb                                 Csus4
  If I wanted to know who you were hanging with
              Csus4
  While I was gone, I would have asked you
Bb                               Csus4
  It's the kind of cold, fogs up windshield glass
        Csus4
  But I felt it when I passed you
Bb                                         Csus4
  There's an ache in you, put there by the ache in me
Bb
  But if it's all the same to you
           Csus4
  It's the same to me
 
[Chorus]
                    F
So we could call it even
                                       F
You could call me "babe" for the weekend
                                  Dm
'Tis the damn season, write this down
                               Dm
I'm stayin' at my parents' house
         Dm
And the road not taken looks real good now
       C                 Csus4    C      Csus4
And it always leads to you in my hometown
 
[Verse 2]
Bb                                  Csus4
  I parkеd my car right between the Methodist
          Csus4
  And thе school that used to be ours
Bb                         Csus4
  The holidays linger like bad perfume
          Csus4
  You can run, but only so far
Bb                                   Csus4
  I escaped it too, remember how you watched me leave
Bb                                 Csus4
  But if it's okay with you, it's okay with me
 
[Chorus]
                    F
So we could call it even
                                       F
You could call me "babe" for the weekend
                                  Dm
'Tis the damn season, write this down
                               Dm
I'm stayin' at my parents' house
         Dm
And the road not taken looks real good now
F
Time flies, messy as the mud on your truck tires
         F                          Dm
Now I'm missing your smile, hear me out
                        Dm
We could just ride around
         Dm
And the road not taken looks real good now
       C                 Csus4    C      Csus4
And it always leads to you in my hometown
 
[Bridge]
F                     Dm
Sleep in half the day just for old times' sake
C
I won't ask you to wait if you don't ask me to stay
                   F
So I'll go back to L.A. and the so-called friends
              F
Who'll write books about me, if I ever make it
     Dm
And wonder about the only soul
        Dm
Who can tell which smiles I'm fakin’
         C                   Csus4      C  Csus4
And the heart I know I'm breakin' is my own
    Bb                              C
To leave the warmest bed I've ever known
                 Bb   C
We could call it even
                Bb     C
Even though I'm leavin’
                  Bb
And I'll be yours for the weekend
             C
'Tis the damn season
 
[Finale]
                    F
So we could call it even
                                       F
You could call me "babe" for the weekend
                                  Dm
'Tis the damn season, write this down
                               Dm
I'm stayin' at my parents' house
         Dm
And the road not taken looks real good now
F
Time flies, messy as the mud on your truck tires
         F                          Dm
Now I'm missing your smile, hear me out
                        Dm
We could just ride around
         Dm
And the road not taken looks real good now
       C                 Csus4    C      Csus4
And it always leads to you in my hometown
       Bb                         C      Csus4 Bb Csus4
And it always leads to you in my hometown




How to play "Tis The Damn Season" on guitar

[Chords]
- The main chords used are Bb, Csus4, F, and Dm.
- Standard tuning (E A D G B E).

[Intro]
- The intro uses the progression Bb, Csus4, Bb, Csus4.
- Strum each chord with a down-up-down-up pattern to set the mood.

[Verse 1]
- Start with Bb, moving to Csus4.
- Strum each chord with a steady down-up-down-up pattern.
- Focus on smooth transitions between chords.

[Chorus]
- The chorus follows the progression F, Dm, C, Csus4.
- Use the same strumming pattern as the verse.
- Emphasize the lyrical content with dynamic strumming, especially 
  on lines like "So we could call it even."

[Verse 2]
- Similar to the first verse, using Bb and Csus4.
- Keep the strumming and transitions smooth.
- Maintain the gentle, flowing feel.

[Bridge]
- The bridge uses F, Dm, C, and Csus4.
- Strum gently to match the reflective tone of the lyrics.
- Build intensity as the bridge progresses, leading back into the 
  final chorus.

[Outro]
- Repeat the chorus chords: F, Dm, C, Csus4.
- End on Bb, allowing it to ring out for a resolved finish.

[Common Mistakes]
- Ensure each chord is clear and free of buzzes.
- Avoid rushing through the chord transitions; keep them smooth and even.

[General Tips]
- Tuning: Make sure your guitar is in standard tuning.
- Practice the chord transitions separately to ensure fluidity.
- Start slow to master the strumming pattern and chord changes, 
  then gradually increase speed.

[Song Facts]
"'Tis The Damn Season" is a track from Taylor Swift's album "Evermore," 
released in 2020. The song captures the feeling of returning to one's 
hometown and the complex emotions tied to past relationships. It is 
characterized by its introspective lyrics and melancholic melody.

[Artist Biography]
Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter known for her narrative 
songwriting and genre versatility. She began her career in country music 
and successfully transitioned to pop. Swift has won numerous awards, 
including several Grammys, and has a global fanbase. Her autobiographical 
lyrics and innovative approach to music have made her one of the most 
influential artists of her generation.