My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys chords - Taylor Swift ♬ How to Play

My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys chords

[Verse 1]
N.C.            F                       Am
Oh, here we go again, the voices in his head
                 Em              F
Call the rain to end our days of wild
                                       Am
The sickest army doll purchased at the mall
            Em              F
Rivulets descend my plastic smile
F                                  G
But you should've seen him when he first got me
 
 
[Chorus]
F      C                         G      Em
 My boy only breaks his favorite toys, toys
F         C                      G       Em
 I'm queen of sand castles he destroys, ohh, ohh
F
 'Cause it fit too right
C
 Puzzle pieces in the dead of night
G                                          Em
 Should've known it was a matter of time, ohh
F      C                         G      Em

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 My boy only breaks his favorite toys, ohh
 
 
[Verse 2]
F            Am
 There was a littany of reasons why
   Em
We could've play for keeps this time
  F
I know I'm just repeating myself
                  Am
Put me back on my shelf, but first
                         Em
Pull the string and I'll tell you
                        F
That he runs because he loves me
                                       G
Because you should've seen him when he first saw me
 
 
[Chorus]
F      C                         G      Em
 My boy only breaks his favorite toys, toys
F         C                      G       Em
 I'm queen of sand castles he destroys, ohh, ohh
F
 'Cause I knew too much
C
 There was danger in the heat of my touch
G                                     Em
 He saw forever so he smashed it up, ohh
F      C                         G      Em
 My boy only breaks his favorite toys, ohh
 
 
[Post-Chorus]
F C
   Once I fix me
G Em
   He's gonna miss me
F C
   Once I fix me
G Em
   He's gonna miss me
 
 
[Bridge]
 C                 G
 Just say "when" I play again
        Dm             F
 He was my best friend down at the sandlot
   C                 G
 I felt more when we played pretend
           Dm
 Than with all these Kens cars
 F                    C
 He took me out of my box,
 G                 Dm
 Stole my tortured heart
 F                     C
 Left all these broken parts
 G                  Dm
 Told me I'm better off
         F
 But I'm not, I'm not, I'm not



How to play "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Introduction:
This Taylor Swift song from the album "Midnights" utilizes a series of rich chords
that express the emotional depth of the lyrics. The chord progression revolves
around F, Am, Em, G, and C, which provides a melancholic yet powerful backdrop
for the story told through the lyrics.

Chord Progression:
The song's verses and choruses share similar chord patterns but differ slightly
in execution to enhance the emotional delivery.

Verse Pattern:
- Begin with an F major chord, highlighting the start of each lyrical phrase.
- Progress to Am, moving through Em, and returning to F, which underlines the
  narrative's introspective tone.
- The transition from Em to F and then to G at the end of certain lines adds
  a rise in the melody, emphasizing key lyrical moments.

Chorus Pattern:
- The chorus starts with F and shifts between C, G, and Em, creating a wave-like
  motion that reflects the song's theme of impermanence and destruction.
- This oscillation helps in delivering the powerful emotional punches packed
  in the lyrics, especially with the repetitive structure.

Playing Style:
- For the F, Am, Em, and C chords, use a standard strumming pattern, blending
  down and upstrokes to keep the rhythm engaging.
- When playing G, emphasize the downstrokes to underline the pivotal moments
  in the lyrics.

Common Mistakes:
- Avoid rushing through the chord transitions, especially from Em to F and F to G,
  as these moments are crucial for setting the emotional tone.
- Ensure that the Am chord is cleanly played, as it is central to the verse's
  melody line.

General Tips:
- Practice the transitions at a slow pace initially to ensure accuracy in chord
  positioning and strumming.
- Listen to the song to get a feel for the rhythm and dynamics, adjusting your
  strumming intensity to match the emotional content of the lyrics.

Lyrics Theme Brief:
"My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys" metaphorically explores themes of
vulnerability and destruction in relationships. The lyrics suggest a
deep emotional connection and the pain of seeing something precious
being repeatedly damaged, yet inevitably drawn back to the chaos. This
theme is poignantly reflected in the melancholic and somewhat turbulent
chord progression, highlighting Swift's storytelling prowess.