Taylor Swift - Tolerate It Chords

[Intro]
Dmaj7  E  x2
 
[Verse 1]
Dmaj7                         E
  I sit and watch you reading with your head low
Dmaj7                            E
  I wake and watch you breathing with your eyes closed
Dmaj7
  I sit and watch you
E                               Dmaj7
  I notice everything you do or don't do
                       E
  You're so much older and wiser, and I
 
 
[Chorus]
  A                                   Dmaj7
  I wait by the door like I'm just a kid
                                F#m
  Use my best colors for your portrait
                             E
  Lay the table with the fancy sh*t
                     A
  And watch you tolerate it
                                 Dmaj7
  If it's all in my head tell me now
                             F#m
  Tell me I've got it wrong somehow
                              E
  I know my love should be celebrated
              Dmaj7
  But you tolerate it
 
 
[Verse 2]
                            E
  I greet you with a battle hero's welcome
Dmaj7                       E
  I take your indiscretions all in good fun
Dmaj7              E                                     Dmaj7
  I sit and listеn, I polish plates until they gleam and glistеn
                       E
  You're so much older and wiser, and I
 
 
[Chorus]
  A                                   Dmaj7
  I wait by the door like I'm just a kid
                                A
  Use my best colors for your portrait
                             E
  Lay the table with the fancy sh*t
                     A
  And watch you tolerate it
                                 Dmaj7
  If it's all in my head tell me now
                             A
  Tell me I've got it wrong somehow
                              E
  I know my love should be celebrated
               F#m
  But you tolerate it
 
 
[Bridge]
                                              Dmaj7
  While you were out building other worlds, where was I?
                                                 F#m
  Where's that man who'd throw blankets over my barbed wire?
                                     E
  I made you my temple, my mural, my sky
                                   F#m
  Now I'm begging for footnotes in the story of your life
                           Dmaj7
  Drawing hearts in the byline
                                      F#m
  Always taking up too much space or time
                                           E
  You assume I'm fine, but what would you do if I
 
 
[Chorus]
A                             Dmaj7
  Break free and leave us in ruins
 
  Took this dagger in me and removed it
A                              E
  Gain the weight of you then lose it
                       A
  Believe me, I could do it
                                 Dmaj7
  If it's all in my head tell me now
                             A
  Tell me I've got it wrong somehow
                              E
  I know my love should be celebrated
               F#m
  But you tolerate it
 
Dmaj7  F#m
 
 
[Outro]
E
  I sit and watch you





How to play "Tolerate It" on guitar

[Chords]
- The main chords used are Dmaj7, E, A, and F#m.
- Standard tuning (E A D G B E).

[Intro]
- The intro uses the progression Dmaj7, E repeated twice.
- Strum each chord with a gentle down-up-down-up pattern to set the mood.

[Verse 1]
- Start with Dmaj7, moving to E.
- Strum each chord with a steady down-up-down-up pattern.
- Focus on smooth transitions between chords and capturing the introspective tone.

[Chorus]
- The chorus follows the progression A, Dmaj7, F#m, E, and A.
- Use the same strumming pattern as the verse.
- Emphasize the lyrical content with dynamic strumming, especially on lines like "I wait by the door like I'm just a kid."

[Verse 2]
- Similar to the first verse, using Dmaj7 and E.
- Keep the strumming and transitions smooth.
- Maintain the gentle, flowing feel.

[Bridge]
- The bridge uses Dmaj7, F#m, and E.
- 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: Dmaj7, F#m, E.
- End on E, 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]
"Tolerate It" is a track from Taylor Swift's album "Evermore," released in 2020.
The song captures the feeling of being in a one-sided relationship, where one's
love and efforts are merely tolerated rather than appreciated. It is characterized
by its melancholic melody and introspective lyrics.

[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.