[Verse 1]
E
I forget how the West was won
B
I forget if this was ever fun
C#m A
I just learned these people only raise you to cage you
E
Sarahs and Hannahs in their Sunday best
B
Clutching their pearls, sighing "what a mess"
C#m A
I just learned these people try and save you 'cause they hate you
[Pre-Chorus]
E A E B
Too high a horse for a simple girl to rise above it
E A E
They slammed the door on my whole world
B
The one thing I wanted
[Chorus]
E
And I'm running with my dress unbuttoned
A
Screaming, "But Daddy, I love him
B
I'm having his baby
A
No, I'm not, but you should see your faces"
E
I'm telling him to floor it through the fences
A
No, I'm not coming to my senses
B A
I know he's crazy, but he's the one I want
[Verse 2]
E
Dutiful daughter, all my plans were laid
B
Tendrils tucked into a woven braid
C#m
Growing up precocious sometimes means
A
Not growing up at all
E
He was chaos, he was revelry
B
Bedroom eyes like a remedy
C#m A
Soon enough, the elders had convened down at the city hall
[Pre-Chorus]
E A E B
"Stay away from her," the saboteurs protested too much
E A E
Lord knows the words we never heard
B
Just screeching tires and true love
[Chorus]
E
And I'm running with my dress unbuttoned
A
Screaming, "But Daddy, I love him
B
I'm having his baby
A
No, I'm not, but you should see your faces"
E
I'm telling him to floor it through the fences
A
No, I'm not coming to my senses
B A
I know he's crazy, but he's the one I want
[Bridge]
E B
I'll tell you something right now
C#m
I'd rather burn my whole life down
A
Than listen to one more second of all this bitching and moaning
E B
I'll tell you something about my good name
C#m
It's mine alone to disgrace
A
I don't cater to all these vipers dressed in empath's clothing
C#m A
God save the most judgemental creeps
B
Who say they want what's best for me
C#m
Sanctimoniously performing soliloquies I'll never see
A
Thinking it can change the beat
B
Of my heart when he touches me and counteract the chemistry
E B
And undo the destiny
C#m
You ain't gotta pray for me
A
Me and my wild boy, and all this wild joy
E B C#m
If all you want is grey for me
A
Then it's just white noise, this is my choice
[Pre-Chorus]
E
There's a lot of people in town that I
B
Bestow upon my fakest smiles
C#m A
Scandal does funny things to pry but brings lovers closer
E
We came back when the heat died down
B
Went to my parents and they came around
C#m
All the wine moms are still holding out
A
But fuck 'em, it's over
[Chorus]
E
And I'm dancing in my dress in the sun
A
And even my daddy just loves him
B
I'm his lady
A
And oh my God, you should see your faces
E
Time, doesn't it give some perspective?
A
I know you can't come to the wedding
B A
I know he's crazy, but he's the one I want
[Outro]
E B
I'll tell you something right now
C#m
You ain't gotta pray for me
A
Me and my wild boy, and all this wild joy
E B
(He was chaos, he was revelry)
C#m
If all you want is gray for me
A
Then it's just white noise, it's my choice
E B C#m
Screaming, "But Daddy, I love him
A
I'm having his baby
E B C#m
No, I'm not, but you should see your faces"
A
But oh my God, you should see your faces
E B C#m A
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How to play "But Daddy I Love Him" by Taylor Swift on guitar
[Verse Chords]
- Chord Progression: E B C#m A
- Use a soft touch with dynamic strumming that balances the narrative tension
and the emotional expressions within the lyrics.
[Chord Details]
- E Major: Open chord.
- B Major: Barre chord on the 2nd fret, using the A major shape.
- C#m Minor: Barre chord on the 4th fret, using the A minor shape.
- A Major: Open chord.
[Strumming Pattern]
- Suggested Pattern: Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
- This rhythmic variation supports the lyrical delivery with both tension and
release, which is essential given the song's storytelling style.
[Pre-Chorus and Chorus]
- Follow the same chord progression and strumming pattern, but emphasize the
emotional peaks with heavier strumming during the chorus to mirror the
dramatic escalation in the lyrics.
[Common Mistakes]
- Over-strumming during the verses, which can overpower the lyrics. Keep
strumming moderate to let the story shine through.
- Losing the emotional connection to the song by not varying dynamics. Pay
attention to the lyrical cues for shifts in dynamics.
[General Tips]
- Pay close attention to the emotional narrative of the lyrics to adjust your
playing style dynamically throughout the song.
- Practice the shifts between different intensity levels to ensure a smooth
transition that complements the storytelling.
[Bridge Chords]
- Chord Progression: E B C#m A
- In the bridge, consider using more pronounced strumming or even picking
individual notes to highlight the introspective and confrontational parts
of the lyrics.
[Lyrics Meaning]
- The song narrates a defiant and impassioned plea against societal judgment
and familial disapproval, revolving around a young woman's fervent defense
of her controversial relationship. It explores themes of personal choice,
love against odds, and the struggle between individual desires and external
expectations.
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