[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
C D
I was supposed to be sent away
Bm Em
But they forgot to come and get me
C D
I was a functioning alcoholic
G Em
'Til nobody noticed my new aesthetic
C D Bm
All of this to say, I hope you're okay
Em
But you're the reason
C D
And no one here's to blame
G Em
But what about your quiet treason?
[Chorus]
C D
And for a fortnight there we were forever
Bm Em
Run into you sometimes ask about the weather
C D
Now you're in my backyard turned into good neighbors
G Em
Your wife waters flowers, I want to kill her
[Verse 2]
C D Bm Em
All my mornings are Monday stuck in an endless February
C D G Em
I took the miracle move on drug, the effects were temporary
C D Bm Em
And I love you, it's ruining my life (And I love you, it's ruining my life)
C D G
I touched you for only a fortnight (I touched you)
Em
But I touched you
[Chorus]
C D
And for a fortnight there we were forever
Bm Em
Run into you sometimes ask about the weather
C D
Now you're in my backyard turned into good neighbors
G Em
Your wife waters flowers, I want to kill her
C D
And for a fortnight there we were together
Bm Em
Run into you sometimes comment on my sweater
C D
Now you're at the mailbox turned into good neighbors
G Em
My husband is cheating, I want to kill him
[Bridge]
C D Bm Em
I love you, it's ruining my life, I love you, it's ruining my life
C D G Em
I touched you for only a fortnight, I touched you, I touched you
C D Bm Em
I love you, it's ruining my life, I love you, it's ruining my life
C D G Em
I touched you for only a fortnight, I touched you, I touched you
[Outro]
C D
Thought of calling you but you won't pick up
Bm Em
Another fortnight lost in America
C D
Move to Florida, buy the car you want
G Em
But it won't start up 'til you touch, touch, touch me
C D
Thought of calling you but you won't pick up
Bm Em
Another fortnight lost in America
C D
Move to Florida, buy the car you want
G Em G
But it won't start up 'til you touch, touch, touch you
How to play "Fortnight" by Taylor Swift on guitar
Chords Needed:
- G major
- C major
- D major
- Bm (B minor)
- Em (E minor)
Intro:
- Strum a single G chord to set the tone.
Verse and Chorus Strumming Pattern:
- Use a simple down-up strumming pattern.
- Focus on emphasizing the downstroke on the first beat of each measure
for a steady rhythm.
Verse 1 and 2:
- Start with the C chord, transition to D, then Bm, and Em.
- Strum each chord for one measure.
- Example lyric: "I was supposed to be sent away"
- Common mistakes include rushing the transitions. Practice changing chords
smoothly.
Chorus:
- The chord progression is C, D, Bm, Em, repeated.
- Lyrics to emphasize: "And for a fortnight there we were forever"
- Pay attention to the emotional delivery, reflecting the lyrics' sentiment.
Bridge:
- Similar chord progression to the verses.
- Maintain the same strumming pattern, but you can add a slight
increase in dynamics to build intensity.
Outro:
- Repeat the progression C, D, Bm, Em.
- End on the G chord to give a resolved feeling.
- Example lyric: "But it won't start up 'til you touch, touch, touch me"
General Tips:
- Ensure your guitar is properly tuned before playing.
- Practice chord transitions slowly at first, then increase speed as you
become more comfortable.
- Maintain a relaxed strumming hand to avoid fatigue.
Lyrics Meaning:
- "Fortnight" reflects on fleeting relationships and the lingering feelings
that can disrupt ordinary life, encapsulated in the metaphor of neighbors
and mundane interactions.
