[Intro]
C Am G F
[Verse 1]
C Am G
Who's gonna stop us from waltzing back into rekindled flames
G
If we know the steps anyway?
C Am G
We embroided the memories of the time I was away
G
Stitching "we were just kids, babe"
F Am
I said "I don't mind. It takes time."
C G C
I thought I was better safe than starry-eyed
F Am G C
I felt a glow like this, never before, and never since
[Chorus]
C Am
If you know it in one glimpse, it's legendary
G
You and I go from one kiss to getting married
C Am
Still a life, killing time at the cemetery
G
Never quite buried
F Am
In your suit and tie, in the nick of time
G C
You lowdown boy, you stand up guy
F
You holy ghost
Am C
You told me I'm the love of your life
G C Am
Said I'm the love of your life
G F
About a million times
[Verse 2]
C Am G
Who was gonna tell me the truth when you blew in with the winds of fate
G
And told me I reformed you?
C Am G
When your impressionist paintings of heaven turned out to be fakes
G
Well, you took me to hell too
F Am
And all at once, the ink bleeds
C G
A conman sells a fool a get love quick scheme
F Am G C
But I felt a hole like this, never before, and ever since
[Chorus]
C Am
If you know it in one glimpse, it's legendary
G
What we thought was for all time was momentary
C Am
Still a life, killing time at the cemetery
G
Never quite buried
F Am
You cinephile in black and white
C G
All those plot twists and dynamite
F Am
Mr. Steal Your Girl then make her cry
G C
Said I'm the love of your life
[Bridge]
Dm C
You shit talked me under the table
F
Talking rings and talking cradles
G
I wish I could unrecall
Dm
How we almost had it all
C
Dancing phantoms on the terrace
F
Are they secondhand embarrassed
G
That I can't get out of bed
C
'Cause something counterfeit's dead?
[Outro]
Am F
It was legendary
G C
It was momentary
Am
It was unnecessary
F
Should've let it stay buried
G F
Oh, what a valiant roar
Am
What a bland goodbye
G C
The coward claimed he was a lion
F Am
I'm combing through the braids of lies
G C
I'll never leave, never mind
F Am
Our field of dreams engulfed in fire
G G
Your arson's match, your somber eyes
F Am
And I'll still see it until I die
G C
You're the loss of my life
How to play "loml" by Taylor Swift on guitar
[Intro Chords]
- Chord Progression: C Am G F
- Use a gentle strumming pattern to establish the soft, introspective tone
of the song right from the beginning.
[Verse Chords]
- Chord Progression: C Am G F
- Maintain a consistent strumming pattern throughout the verses to carry the
narrative and maintain the reflective mood.
[Chord Details]
- C Major: Open chord.
- Am Minor: Open chord.
- G Major: Open chord.
- F Major: Barre chord on the 1st fret or open chord.
[Strumming Pattern]
- Suggested Pattern: Down-Up, Down-Up, Down-Up
- This rhythm supports the lyrical flow and enhances the emotional undertones
of the song.
[Chorus Chords]
- Chord Progression: C Am G F
- Increase the intensity of your strumming slightly to highlight the emotional
shifts expressed in the chorus.
[Common Mistakes]
- Failing to adjust the dynamics between the verse and chorus. The chorus
should feel slightly more intense to reflect the escalating emotional
narrative.
- Losing clarity in chord transitions, especially moving from G to F,
which can disrupt the flow of the song.
[General Tips]
- Listen closely to the song to grasp the nuances of the emotional delivery.
- Practice the transitions between chords smoothly to maintain the melodic
flow of the song.
[Bridge Chords]
- Chord Progression: Dm C F G
- Consider using a picking pattern here to emphasize the poignancy and
intensity of the bridge, providing a contrast to the rest of the song.
[Outro Chords]
- Chord Progression: Am F G C
- Return to a gentle strumming pattern to conclude the song on a reflective
note.
[Lyrics Meaning]
- "loml" explores the bittersweet reminiscence of a past relationship,
marked by both cherished and painful memories. The song navigates through
themes of disillusionment, the haunting permanence of love, and the
realization of loss, framing these experiences within vivid lyrical
imagery and poignant musicality.