[Intro]
N.C.
So (So) Long (Long) Lon (Lon) don (don)
N.C.
So (So) Long (Long) Lon (Lon) don (don)
N.C.
So (So) Long (Long) Lon (Lon) don (don)
D Bm E A
[Verse 1]
D
I saw in my mind ferry lights through the mist
Bm
I kept calm and carried the weight of the rift
E A
Pulled him in tighter each time he was drifting away
D
My spine split from carrying us up the hill
Bm
Wet through my clothes, weary bones caught the chill
E A
I stopped trying to make him laugh, stopped trying to drill the safe
D Bm E
Thinking how much sad did you think I had, did you think I had in me?
A
Oh, the tragedy
[Chorus]
Bm D A E
So long London
Bm D A E
You'll find someone
[Verse 2]
D
I didn't opt in to be your odd man out
Bm
I founded the club she's heard great things about
E A
I left all I knew you left me at the house by the Heath
D
I stopped CPR, after all it's no use
Bm
The spirit was gone we would never come to
E A
And I'm pissed off you let me give you all that youth for free
[Chorus]
Bm D A E
For so long, London
Bm D A E
Stitches undone
Bm D A E
Two graves, one gun
Bm D A E
I'll find someone
[Bridge]
F#m A
And you say I abandoned the ship but I was going down with it
E Bm
My white knuckle dying grip holding tight to your quiet resentment
F#m
And my friends said it isn't right to be scared
A E
Every day old love affair, every breath feels like rarest air
Bm
When you're not sure if he wants to be there
[Pre-Chorus]
F#m A E Bm
So how much sad did you think I had, did you think I had in me?
F#m
How much tragedy?
A E
Just how low did you think I'd go 'fore I'd self implode?
Bm D
'Fore I'd have to go be free?
[Chorus]
D
You swore that you loved me, but where were the clues?
Bm
I died on the altar waiting for the proof
E A
You sacrificed us to the gods of your bluest days
D Bm
And I'm just getting color back into my face
E A
I'm just mad as hell cause I loved this place for
[Post-Chorus]
Bm D A E
So long, London
Bm D A E
Had a good run
Bm D A E
A moment of warm sun
Bm D A E
But I'm not the one
Bm D A E
So long, London
Bm D A E
Stitches undone
Bm D A E
Two graves, one gun
Bm D A E
You'll find someone
How to play "So Long, London" by Taylor Swift on guitar
[Intro Chords]
- N.C. (No chord, vocal emphasis on the words)
- Chords: D Bm E A
- Play these chords with a smooth, flowing rhythm that captures the
melancholic tone of the song.
[Verse Chords]
- Chord Progression: D Bm E A
- Strumming Pattern: Consider a soft, continuous arpeggio that brings out
the emotional depth of the lyrics, focusing on the bass notes of each chord.
[Chord Details]
- D Major: Open chord.
- Bm Minor: Barre chord on the 2nd fret, using the A minor shape.
- E Major: Open chord.
- A Major: Open chord.
[Strumming Pattern for Verse]
- Pattern: Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
- Keep the rhythm gentle and consistent, allowing the lyrics to stand out.
[Chorus Chords]
- Chord Progression: Bm D A E
- Switch to a more pronounced strumming pattern here to elevate the emotional
impact, perhaps using stronger downstrokes to emphasize the "So long London"
parts.
[Common Mistakes]
- Not maintaining the emotional intensity that the song requires, especially
in transitions from verse to chorus. Ensure that your dynamics reflect the
shifts in the song's narrative.
- Missing the timing on the shift from the arpeggiated verses to the more
strummed chorus, which can disrupt the flow of the song.
[General Tips]
- Practice the transitions between different strumming patterns and chord
changes to ensure smoothness.
- Listen to the track to get a sense of tempo and emotional delivery, especially
during the "No Chord" sections where vocal expression is key.
[Bridge Chords]
- Chord Progression: F#m A E Bm
- Use a mix of strumming and picking to highlight the reflective and intense
lyrics of the bridge.
[Lyrics Meaning]
- "So Long, London" reflects on the end of a significant chapter in the
narrator's life, juxtaposing personal loss with the iconic imagery of London.
It explores themes of disappointment, personal growth, and the painful
realization of needing to move on from a relationship and a beloved place.
