Clara Bow chords - Taylor Swift ♬ How to Play

Clara Bow chords

[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

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 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.