[Intro]
C
(he, he, he, he, he, he)
[Verse 1]
C F
I can read your mind
C F
"She's having the time of her life
C
There in her glittering prime
F C
The lights refract sequin stars off her silhouette every night"
F
I can show you lies
(one, two, tree, four)
[Pre-Chorus]
Am F
'Cause I'm a real tough kid. I can handle my shit
C
They said, "Babe, you gotta fake it till you make it", and I did
"Lights, camera, bitch, smile, even when you wanna die."
G Am
He said he'd love me all his life, but that life was too short
F
Breaking down, I hit the floor
C
All the pieces of me shattered as the crowd was chanting "More!"
G
I was grinning like I'm winning, I was hitting my marks
G* C
'Cause I can do it with a broken heart
(one, two, three, four)
[Post-Chorus]
F G C
I'm so depressed I act like it's my birthday every day
F G C
I'm so obsessed with him, but he avoids me like a plague
F G C
I cry a lot, but I am so productive; it's an art
F G C
You know you're good when you can even do it .. with a broken heart
[Verse 2]
C F
I can hold my breath
C F
I've been doing it since he left
C
I keep finding his things in drawers
F C
Crucial evidence; I didn't imagine the whole thing I'm sure
F
I can pass this test
(one, two, three, four)
[Pre-Chorus]
Am F
'Cause I'm a real tough kid. I can handle my shit
C
They said, "Babe, you gotta fake it till you make it", and I did
G*
Lights, camera, bitch, smile, in stilettos for miles
Am
He said he'd love me for all time, but that time was quite short
F
Breaking down, I hit the floor
C
All the pieces of me shattered as the crowd was chanting "More!"
G
I was grinning like I'm winning, I was hitting my marks
G* C
'Cause I can do it with a broken heart
(one, two, three, four)
[Post-Chorus]
F G C
I'm so depressed I act like it's my birthday every day
F G C
I'm so obsessed with him, but he avoids me like a plague
F G C
I cry a lot, but I am so productive; it's an art
F G C
You know you're good when you can even do it .. with a broken heart
[Outro]
F G C
You know you're good when you can even do it .. with a broken heart
F G
You know you're good
Gm
You're good
Am
'Cause I'm miserable
F G
And no one even knows!
G*
Try and come for my job
How to play "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart" by Taylor Swift on guitar
[Intro Chords]
- Chord: C
- Start with a simple strumming pattern, setting a reflective tone.
[Verse Chords]
- Chord Progression: C F
- The chord progression is straightforward, aligning with the introspective
and personal lyrics of the verses.
[Chord Details]
- C Major: Open chord.
- F Major: Barre chord on the 1st fret or open chord.
- Am Minor: Open chord.
- G Major: Open chord.
[Strumming Pattern]
- Suggested Pattern: Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
- Keep the strumming light and rhythmic to match the conversational and
expressive nature of the lyrics.
[Pre-Chorus Chords]
- Chord Progression: Am F C G
- Introduce a slight increase in dynamics here to build tension leading into
the chorus.
[Post-Chorus Chords]
- Chord Progression: F G C
- Maintain the dynamic build-up from the pre-chorus, providing a punchy and
emotional contrast to the verses.
[Common Mistakes]
- Not varying the dynamics between different sections of the song, which can
make the performance feel flat.
- Overstrumming on the F and G chords which can overpower the vocals.
[General Tips]
- Emphasize the emotional content of the lyrics through your dynamics and
strumming intensity.
- Pay close attention to the transition from Am to F and G to C, ensuring
smooth chord changes.
[Outro Chords]
- Chord Progression: F G C Gm Am F G G*
- Wrap up the song with an emotional and reflective outro, using the minor
chords to highlight the melancholic and introspective themes of the song.
[Lyrics Meaning]
- "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart" deals with the theme of perseverance and
resilience in the face of personal turmoil. It describes maintaining
professional composure and productivity despite deep personal grief,
showcasing a juxtaposition between public strength and private suffering.
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