[Intro]
D A G Bm
[Verse 1]
D A G Bm D A G Bm
You look like Clara Bow in this light, remarkable
D A G Bm D A G Bm
All your life, did you know you'd be picked like a rose?
[Pre-Chorus]
G A
I'm not trying to exaggerate but
D
I think I might die, if it happened
G
Die, if it happened to me
A
No one in my small town
D
Thought I'd see the lights of Manhattan
[Chorus]
D G
This town is fake but you're the real thing
D A
Breath of fresh air through smoke rings
D G
Take the glory, give everything
D A
Promise to be dazzling
[Verse 2]
D A G Bm D A G Bm
You look like Stevie Nicks in seventy-five, the hair and lips
D A G Bm
Crowd goes wild at her fingertips
D A G Bm
Half moon shine a full eclipse
[Pre-Chorus]
G A
I'm not trying to exaggerate but I think I might
D
I think I might die if I made it, die if I made it
G A
No one in my small town
D
Thought I'd meet these suits in LA, they all wanna say
[Chorus]
D G
This town is fake but you're the real thing
D A
Breath of fresh air through smoke rings
D G
Take the glory, give everything
D A
Promise to be dazzling
D G
The crown is stained, but you're the real queen
D A
Flesh and blood amongst war machines
D G
You're the new god we're worshiping
D A
Promise to be dazzling
[Bridge]
D A G Bm
Beauty is a beast that roars down on all fours, demanding more
D A G Bm
Only when your girlish glow flickers just so do they let you know
D A G Bm D A G Bm
It's hell on earth to be heavenly
D A G Bm D A G Bm
Them's the breaks they don't come gently
[Outro]
D A G Bm D A G Bm
You look like Taylor Swift in this light, we're loving it
D A G Bm D A G Bm
You've got edge she never did, the future's bright, dazzling
How to play "Clara Bow" by Taylor Swift on guitar
[Intro Chords]
- Chord Progression: D A G Bm
- This catchy intro sets the mood with a nostalgic yet spirited feel.
[Verse Chords]
- Chord Progression: D A G Bm
- Keep the same progression as the intro, providing a consistent rhythm
throughout the verses.
[Chord Details]
- D Major: Open chord.
- A Major: Open chord.
- G Major: Open chord.
- Bm Minor: Barre chord on the 2nd fret using the A minor shape.
[Strumming Pattern]
- Suggested Pattern: Down-Up, Down-Up, Down-Up
- This rhythmic pattern gives a steady beat that supports the song's dynamic
storytelling.
[Pre-Chorus Chords]
- Chord Progression: G A D
- This progression leads smoothly into the chorus, building anticipation
with its upward movement.
[Chorus Chords]
- Chord Progression: D G A
- Elevate the dynamics here to emphasize the chorus's theme of contrast
between reality and idealism.
[Common Mistakes]
- Not maintaining a consistent rhythm, which can disrupt the narrative flow
of the song.
- Overpowering the vocal melody with overly aggressive strumming.
[General Tips]
- Pay attention to the lyrical narrative to align your playing dynamics
with the song's emotional arc.
- Practice the transition between the G and Bm chords, ensuring smooth
movement to maintain the song's momentum.
[Bridge Chords]
- Chord Progression: D A G Bm
- The bridge offers a deeper emotional dive. Consider using a softer
strumming pattern or arpeggiation to highlight the introspective lyrics.
[Outro Chords]
- Same as the verse and intro, ending the song on a reflective note while
maintaining the established rhythmic pattern.
[Lyrics Meaning]
- "Clara Bow" is a song that blends themes of nostalgia, ambition, and
the transformational power of self-awareness. It uses historical figures
as metaphors to explore the pressures and glories of fame, contrasting
the past icons with the protagonist's modern-day experiences in the limelight.
