Taylor Swift - We Were Happy Chords

[Intro]
G D/F# Cadd9 x2
 
 
[Verse 1]
G               D/F#         Cadd9
  We used to walk along the street
 
When the porch lights were shining bright
G           D/F#             Em7
  Before I had somewhere to be
                  G       D/F#  Cadd9
Back when we had all night and we were happy
G          D/F#             Cadd9
  I do recall a good while back we snuck into the circus
G                 D/F#           Em7       Cadd9           G D/F#
  You threw your arms around my neck back when I deserved it
      Cadd9
And we were happy
 
 
[Chorus]
G                      D/F#
  When it was good, baby, it was good, baby
Em7
  We showed 'em all up
Cadd9                          G
  No one could touch the way we laughed in the dark
D/F#                            Em7                  Cadd9
Talking 'bout your daddy's farm we were gonna buy someday
      G           D/F# Cadd9
And we were happy
 
 
[Verse 2]
G             D/F#             Cadd9
  We used to watch the sun go down on the boats in the water
G                 D/F#             Cadd9
  That's sort of how I feel right now
                          G D/F#      Cadd9
And goodbye's so much harder 'cause we were happy
 
 
[Chorus]
G                      D/F#
  When it was good, baby, it was good, baby
Em7
  We showed 'em all up
D                              G
  No one could touch the way we laughed in the dark
D/F#                            Em7                  Cadd9
Talking 'bout your daddy's farm we were gonna buy someday
      G          D/F#         Cadd9
And we were happy, we were happy
 
 
[Bridge]
Em7     Cadd9             G                      D
  Oh, I hate those voices telling me I'm not in love anymore
Em7              Cadd9               G                          D
  But they don't give me choices and that's what these tears are for
         G         D/F# Em7       Cadd9
'Cause we were happy, we were happy
 
 
[Chorus]
G                    D/F#                Em7
  When it was good, baby, it was good, baby
 
We showed 'em all up
Cadd9                          G
  No one could touch the way we laughed in the dark
D/F#                                Em7                Cadd9
Talking 'bout your daddy's farm and you were gonna marry me    
And you were gonna marry me
      G          D/F#
And we were happy
 Cadd9
We were happy
          G  D/F#
Oh-oh, oh-ooh
 Cadd9
We were happy




How to play "We Were Happy" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Chords used: G, D/F#, Cadd9, Em7

Intro:
- Play G, D/F#, Cadd9 in sequence twice.
- Use a gentle down-up strumming pattern to start softly.

Verse 1:
- G to D/F# to Cadd9: Strum smoothly to match the reflective mood.
- "We used to walk along the street": Emphasize the lyrics with light strums.
- For "Back when we had all night and we were happy," strum Em7 softly.
- Maintain a steady rhythm, allowing chords to ring out clearly.

Chorus:
- G to D/F#: Use stronger downstrokes to highlight the chorus.
- Em7 to Cadd9: Balance down and up strums for a fuller sound.
- "Talking 'bout your daddy's farm": Make transitions smooth and clear.
- Ensure each chord resonates for "And we were happy."

Verse 2:
- Repeat the strumming pattern from Verse 1.
- "We used to watch the sun go down": Strum gently to match the reflective tone.
- Transition smoothly between chords for a cohesive sound.

Chorus:
- Follow the same strumming pattern as the first chorus.
- Maintain energy to highlight the nostalgic theme.

Bridge:
- Em7 to Cadd9 to G to D: Strum gently for a more introspective feel.
- "Oh, I hate those voices": Use light strums to emphasize emotion.
- Allow each chord to ring out clearly to convey the song's sentiment.

Final Chorus/Outro:
- Intensify strumming for the final chorus.
- Ensure clear and resonant chords for "We were happy, we were happy."
- Repeat the chord progression until the end, maintaining energy and clarity.

Common mistakes:
- Rushing chord transitions. Practice changing chords slowly at first.
- Strumming inconsistently. Aim for a balanced, even strum.
- Not letting chords ring out. Ensure each string sounds properly.

Song Facts:
"We Were Happy" is a song by Taylor Swift from her album "Fearless (Taylor's Version)."
It reflects themes of nostalgia and lost love, with lyrics reminiscing about happier
times in a past relationship. The song's gentle melody and reflective lyrics create
a poignant, emotional atmosphere.

Taylor Swift is a prominent American singer-songwriter known for her narrative
songwriting style. She has won numerous awards and accolades throughout her career,
making her one of the most influential and successful artists in modern music.