So Long, London chords - Taylor Swift ♬ How to Play

So Long, London chords

[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

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 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.