[Verse 1] Bm Drowning in the Blue Nile G He sent me Downtown Lights D I hadn't heard it in a while Bm My boredom was bone deep G This cage was once just fine D Am I allowed to cry? Bm I dream of cracking locks G Throwing my life to the wolves Bm Or the ocean rocks crashing into him tonight He's a paradox I'm seeing visions G Bm Am I bad or mad or wise? [Chorus] D What if he's written "mine" on my upper thigh A G Only in my mind? D One slip, I'm falling back into the hedge maze A G Oh, what a way to die D I keep recalling things we never did A Messy top lip kiss G How I long for our trysts A Without ever touching his skin N.C. Bm How can I be guilty as sin [Verse 2] Bm G I keep these longings locked D Bm In lowercase inside a vault G Someone told me there's no such things as bad thoughts D Only your actions talk Bm These fatal fantasies D Giving way too labored breath Taking all of me Bm We've already done it in my head G If it's make believe, why does it feel like a vow we'll both uphold somehow? [Chorus] D What if he's written "mine" on my upper thigh A G Only in my mind? D One slip, I'm falling back into the hedge maze A G Oh, what a way to die D My bedsheets are ablaze, I screamed his name A G Building up back waves crashing over my grave A Without ever touching his skin N.C. D How can I be guilty as sin [Bridge] Bm G What if I roll the stone away? A They're gonna crucify me anyway D Bm What if the way you hold me G Is actually what's holy D Bm G If long-suffering propiety is what they want from me A D They don't know how you've haunted me so stunningly Bm G I choose you and me, religously [Chorus] D What if he's written "mine" on my upper thigh A G Only in my mind? D One slip, I'm falling back into the hedge maze A G Oh, what a way to die D I keep recalling things we never did A Messy top-lip kiss G How I long for our trysts A Without ever touching his skin N.C. D How can I be guilty as sin [Outro] A G He sent me downtown lies D I hadn't heard it in a while A G Am I allowed to cry? How to play "Guilty As Sin" by Taylor Swift on guitar [Verse Chords] - Chord Progression: Bm G D - The haunting melody is well represented by these chords, which set a somber and reflective tone. [Chord Details] - Bm Minor: Barre chord on the 2nd fret, using the A minor shape. - G Major: Open chord. - D Major: Open chord. - A Major: Open chord. [Strumming Pattern] - Suggested Pattern: Down-Up, Up-Down-Up, Down-Up - This pattern adds a bit of tension and release, reflecting the lyrical themes of longing and restraint. [Chorus Chords] - Chord Progression: D A G - Shift to a slightly more intense strumming pattern here to highlight the emotional escalation that the chorus brings. [Common Mistakes] - Not capturing the emotional weight of the lyrics through dynamic strumming. Vary your strumming intensity to match the song's emotional highs and lows. - Rushing through the chord changes, especially during the more lyrically dense sections. Maintain a steady tempo to let each chord resonate. [General Tips] - Pay attention to the lyrical content to guide the emotional expression in your playing. - Practice transitioning smoothly between the minor and major chords to maintain the melodic flow of the song. [Bridge Chords] - Chord Progression: Bm G A D - The bridge offers a moment of lyrical and melodic climax. Consider using a mix of strumming and arpeggiation to emphasize the introspective and confessional quality of this section. [Lyrics Meaning] - "Guilty As Sin" delves into themes of forbidden desires, emotional conflict, and the inner turmoil of feeling morally conflicted yet irresistibly drawn to a taboo affection. The song portrays the protagonist's struggle between societal expectations and personal feelings, using vivid imagery and metaphors to express the intensity of these internal conflicts.