I Can Do It With A Broken Heart chords - Taylor Swift ♬ How to Play

I Can Do It With A Broken Heart chords

[Intro]
 C
 (he, he, he, he, he, he)
 
[Verse 1]
C                 F
 I can read your mind
C                             F
 "She's having the time of her life
C
 There in her glittering prime
      F                                                  C
 The lights refract sequin stars off her silhouette every night"
               F
 I can show you lies
 
 (one, two, tree, four)
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
Am                                            F
 'Cause I'm a real tough kid. I can handle my shit
                                                              C
 They said, "Babe, you gotta fake it till you make it", and I did
 

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 "Lights, camera, bitch, smile, even when you wanna die."
                      G       Am
 He said he'd love me all his life, but that life was too short
                          F
 Breaking down, I hit the floor
                                                           C
 All the pieces of me shattered as the crowd was chanting "More!"
                                                   G
 I was grinning like I'm winning, I was hitting my marks
              G*                  C
 'Cause I can do it with a broken heart
             (one,  two,  three,  four)
 
[Post-Chorus]
                    F                G              C
 I'm so depressed I act like it's my birthday every day
                      F                   G        C
 I'm so obsessed with him, but he avoids me like a plague
                  F             G             C
 I cry a lot, but I am so productive; it's an art
                           F                  G                C
 You know you're good when you can even do it .. with a broken heart
 
 
[Verse 2]
C              F
 I can hold my breath
C                          F
 I've been doing it since he left
C
 I keep finding his things in drawers
         F                                         C
 Crucial evidence; I didn't imagine the whole thing I'm sure
                F
 I can pass this test
 
 (one, two, three, four)
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
Am                                            F
 'Cause I'm a real tough kid. I can handle my shit
                                                              C
 They said, "Babe, you gotta fake it till you make it", and I did
                                                G*
 Lights, camera, bitch, smile, in stilettos for miles
                              Am
 He said he'd love me for all time, but that time was quite short
                          F
 Breaking down, I hit the floor
                                                           C
 All the pieces of me shattered as the crowd was chanting "More!"
                                                   G
 I was grinning like I'm winning, I was hitting my marks
              G*                  C
 'Cause I can do it with a broken heart
             (one,  two,  three,  four)
 
 
[Post-Chorus]
                    F                G              C
 I'm so depressed I act like it's my birthday every day
                      F                   G        C
 I'm so obsessed with him, but he avoids me like a plague
                  F             G             C
 I cry a lot, but I am so productive; it's an art
                           F                  G                C
 You know you're good when you can even do it .. with a broken heart
 
 
[Outro]
                           F                  G                C
 You know you're good when you can even do it .. with a broken heart
                 F     G
 You know you're good
             Gm
 You're good
Am
 'Cause I'm miserable
     F                   G
 And no one even knows!
                       G*
 Try and come for my job



How to play "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart" by Taylor Swift on guitar

[Intro Chords]
- Chord: C
- Start with a simple strumming pattern, setting a reflective tone.

[Verse Chords]
- Chord Progression: C F
- The chord progression is straightforward, aligning with the introspective 
  and personal lyrics of the verses.

[Chord Details]
- C Major: Open chord.
- F Major: Barre chord on the 1st fret or open chord.
- Am Minor: Open chord.
- G Major: Open chord.

[Strumming Pattern]
- Suggested Pattern: Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
- Keep the strumming light and rhythmic to match the conversational and 
  expressive nature of the lyrics.

[Pre-Chorus Chords]
- Chord Progression: Am F C G
- Introduce a slight increase in dynamics here to build tension leading into 
  the chorus.

[Post-Chorus Chords]
- Chord Progression: F G C
- Maintain the dynamic build-up from the pre-chorus, providing a punchy and 
  emotional contrast to the verses.

[Common Mistakes]
- Not varying the dynamics between different sections of the song, which can 
  make the performance feel flat.
- Overstrumming on the F and G chords which can overpower the vocals.

[General Tips]
- Emphasize the emotional content of the lyrics through your dynamics and 
  strumming intensity.
- Pay close attention to the transition from Am to F and G to C, ensuring 
  smooth chord changes.

[Outro Chords]
- Chord Progression: F G C Gm Am F G G*
- Wrap up the song with an emotional and reflective outro, using the minor 
  chords to highlight the melancholic and introspective themes of the song.

[Lyrics Meaning]
- "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart" deals with the theme of perseverance and 
  resilience in the face of personal turmoil. It describes maintaining 
  professional composure and productivity despite deep personal grief, 
  showcasing a juxtaposition between public strength and private suffering.