Fortnight chords - Taylor Swift ♬ How to Play

Fortnight chords

[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

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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.