[Verse 1]
Cmaj7 Am7
This happens once every few lifetimes
Cmaj7 Am7
These chemicals hit me like a white wine
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
What if I told you I'm back?
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
The hospital was a drag, worst sleep that I ever had
Cmaj7
I circled you on a map
Fmaj7
I haven't come around in so long
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
But I'm coming back so strong
[Chorus]
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
So when I touch down call the amateurs and cut 'em from the team
Am7
Ditch the clowns, get the crown baby, I'm the one to beat
Fmaj7
Cause the sign on your heart said it's still reserved for me
Fmaj7
Honestly, who are we to fight the alchemy?
[Verse 2]
Cmaj7
Hey you, what if I told you we're cool?
Fmaj7
That child's play back in school is forgiven under my rule
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
I haven't come around in so long
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
But I'm making a comeback to where I belong
[Chorus]
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
So when I touch down, call the amateurs and cut 'em from the team
Am7
Ditch the clowns, get the crown baby, I'm the one to beat
Fmaj7
Cause the sign on your heart said it's still reserved for me
Fmaj7
Honestly, who are we to fight the alchemy?
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
These thugs warm the benches we've been on a winning streak
Am7
He jokes that it's heroin but this time with an 'E'
Fmaj7
Cause the sign on your heart said it's still reserved for me
Fmaj7
Honestly who are we to fight the alchemy?
[Bridge]
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
Shirts off and your friends lift you up over their heads
Cmaj7
Beer sticking to the floor, cheers chanted cause they said
Fmaj7
There was no chance tryna be the greatest in the league
Cmaj7
Where's the trophy? He just comes running over to me
[Chorus]
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
Touchdown, call the amateurs and cut 'em from the team
Am7
Ditch the clowns, get the crown baby, I'm the one to beat
Fmaj7
Cause the sign on your heart said it's still reserved for me
Fmaj7
Honestly, who are we to fight the alchemy?
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
These thugs warm the benches we've been on a winning streak
Am7
He jokes that it's heroin but this time with an 'E'
Fmaj7
Cause the sign on your heart said it's still reserved for me
Fmaj7
Honestly who are we to fight the alchemy?
[Outro]
Cmaj7 Am7
This happens once every few lifetimes
Cmaj7 Am7
These chemicals hit me like a white wine
How to play "The Alchemy" by Taylor Swift on guitar
[Verse Chords]
- Chord Progression: Cmaj7 Am7 Fmaj7
- This smooth progression with extended chords sets a reflective and
somewhat dreamy tone for the verses.
[Chord Details]
- Cmaj7: Open chord or barre chord on the 3rd fret using the E major 7 shape.
- Am7: Open chord.
- Fmaj7: Barre chord on the 1st fret using the E major 7 shape.
[Strumming Pattern]
- Suggested Pattern: Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
- This rhythmic pattern provides a relaxed and flowing sound, matching the
introspective lyrics.
[Chorus Chords]
- Chord Progression: Cmaj7 Fmaj7 Am7 Fmaj7
- Elevate the dynamics here to reflect the song's thematic crescendo.
[Common Mistakes]
- Overcomplicating the strumming pattern, which can overshadow the lyrical
nuances. Keep the strumming simple and let the chords resonate.
- Not paying attention to the transitions between the major seventh and minor
seventh chords, which can disrupt the smooth flow of the song.
[General Tips]
- Emphasize the smoothness and subtlety of the major seventh chords to enhance
the dreamy and ethereal quality of the song.
- Listen closely to the original track to understand the nuances of the chord
dynamics and how they support the lyrical content.
[Bridge Chords]
- Chord Progression: Cmaj7 Fmaj7
- The bridge might benefit from a slight shift in strumming intensity or
technique to emphasize the build-up towards the final chorus.
[Lyrics Meaning]
- "The Alchemy" explores themes of transformation and the irresistible pull of
deep connections that feel almost magical. The lyrics suggest a reunion or
revival of a relationship, with imagery that evokes a sense of destiny and
inevitability, questioning the power of such profound connections against
the backdrop of personal growth and change.
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