[Verse 1]
F Am G
You can beat the heat if you can beat the charges too
F Am G
They said I was a cheat, I guess it must be true
Dm C G
And my friends all smell like weed or little babies
Dm C G
And this city reeks of driving myself crazy
[Pre-Chorus]
F Am G
Little did you know your home's really only a town you're just a guest in
F Am G
So you work your life away just to pay for a timeshare down in Destin
[Chorus]
G F
Florida!!! is one hell of a drug
G F
Florida!!! can I use you up?
[Verse 2]
F Am
A hurricane with my name when it came
G
I got drunk and I dared it to wash me away
F Am
Barricaded in the bathroom with a bottle of wine
G
Well, me and my ghost, we had a hell of a time
F Am
Yes, I'm haunted but I'm feeling just fine
G
All my girls got their lace and their crimes
F Am
And your cheating husband disappeared,
G
Well, no one asks any questions here
Dm C
So I did my best to lay to rest
G
All of the bodies that have ever been on my body
Dm C G
And in my mind, they sink into the swamp
N.C.
Is that a bad thing to say in a song?
[Pre-Chorus]
F Am G
Little did you know your home's really only the town you'll get arrested
F Am G
So you pack your life away just to wait out the shitstorm back in Texas
[Chorus]
G F
Florida!!! is one hell of a drug
G F
Florida!!! can I use you up?
[Bridge]
G
I need to forget so take me to Florida
F
I've got some regrets, I'll bury them in Florida
G
Tell me I'm despicable, say it's unforgiveable
F
At least the dolls are beautiful, Fuck me up, Florida
G
I need to forget so take me to Florida
F
I've got some regrets, I'll bury them in Florida
G
Tell me I'm despicable, say it's unforgiveable
F
What a crash, what a rush, fuck me up, Florida
[Alt Chorus]
C G
It's one hell of a drug
Am
It's one hell of a drug
Love left me like this
F
I don't want to exist
So take me to Florida
[Outro]
F Am G
Little did you know your home's really only a town you're just a guest in
F Am G
So you work your life away just to pay for a timeshare down in Destin
F Am G
Little did you know your home's really only the town you'll get arrested
F Am G
So you pack your life away just to wait out the shitstorm back in Texas
G F
Florida!!! is one hell of a drug (take me to)
G F
Florida!!! can I use you up?
G F
Florida!!! is one hell of a drug
G F
Florida!!! go on, fuck me up
How to play "Florida" by Taylor Swift on guitar
[Verse Chords]
- Chord Progression: F Am G
- This progression sets a reflective and slightly somber tone for the
verse, capturing the introspective lyrics.
[Chord Details]
- F Major: Barre chord on the 1st fret or an open chord.
- Am Minor: Open chord.
- G Major: Open chord.
- Dm Minor: Open chord.
- C Major: Open chord.
[Strumming Pattern]
- Suggested Pattern: Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
- Keep the strumming light and airy to match the conversational style of
the lyrics.
[Pre-Chorus and Chorus]
- Chord Progression: F Am G for the pre-chorus, G F for the chorus.
- Increase the strumming intensity in the chorus to emphasize the
exclamatory nature of the lyrics: "Florida!!!"
[Common Mistakes]
- Not adjusting strumming dynamics between the verse and chorus which can
flatten the emotional impact of the song.
- Losing the rhythmic feel during the switch between different chord
progressions, practice transitions to ensure fluidity.
[General Tips]
- Pay close attention to the lyrical content to guide emotional expression
through your strumming and dynamics.
- Experiment with adding palm muting during the verses to create a more
subdued sound, releasing the muting in the chorus for a fuller sound.
[Bridge Chords]
- Chord Progression: G F
- This section should carry a more dramatic, perhaps even a desperate tone
as the lyrics delve into deeper introspection and confessions.
[Alt Chorus and Outro]
- Alt Chorus Progression: C G Am F
- Outro Progression: Similar to the verse, ending on the chorus.
- Maintain the established strumming pattern but consider softening your
approach to reflect the winding down of the song.
[Lyrics Meaning]
- "Florida" metaphorically explores themes of escapism and self-reckoning,
using the state as a symbol for wild, untamed experiences and personal
transgressions. The song captures the allure and the destructive qualities
of seeking solace in such escapism, reflecting on consequences and
fleeting relief from personal troubles.
