The Alchemy chords - Taylor Swift ♬ How to Play

The Alchemy chords

[Verse 1]
Cmaj7                        Am7
 This happens once every few lifetimes
Cmaj7                          Am7
 These chemicals hit me like a white wine
Cmaj7                   Fmaj7
 What if I told you I'm back?
                    Cmaj7                         Fmaj7
 The hospital was a drag, worst sleep that I ever had
                    Cmaj7
 I circled you on a map
                             Fmaj7
 I haven't come around in so long
Cmaj7                   Fmaj7
 But I'm coming back so strong
 
 
[Chorus]
          Cmaj7                                              Fmaj7
 So when I touch down call the amateurs and cut 'em from the team
                                                      Am7
 Ditch the clowns, get the crown baby, I'm the one to beat
                                                           Fmaj7
 Cause the sign on your heart said it's still reserved for me
Fmaj7

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 Honestly, who are we to fight the alchemy?
 
 
[Verse 2]
Cmaj7
 Hey you, what if I told you we're cool?
      Fmaj7
 That child's play back in school is forgiven under my rule
   Cmaj7                     Fmaj7
 I haven't come around in so long
         Cmaj7                        Fmaj7
 But I'm making a comeback to where I belong
 
 
[Chorus]
          Cmaj7                                              Fmaj7
 So when I touch down, call the amateurs and cut 'em from the team
                                                      Am7
 Ditch the clowns, get the crown baby, I'm the one to beat
                                                           Fmaj7
 Cause the sign on your heart said it's still reserved for me
Fmaj7
 Honestly, who are we to fight the alchemy?
       Cmaj7                                          Fmaj7
 These thugs warm the benches we've been on a winning streak
                                                  Am7
 He jokes that it's heroin but this time with an 'E'
                                                           Fmaj7
 Cause the sign on your heart said it's still reserved for me
Fmaj7
 Honestly who are we to fight the alchemy?
 
 
[Bridge]
Cmaj7                                               Fmaj7
 Shirts off and your friends lift you up over their heads
                                                       Cmaj7
 Beer sticking to the floor, cheers chanted cause they said
                                                  Fmaj7
 There was no chance tryna be the greatest in the league
                                                   Cmaj7
 Where's the trophy? He just comes running over to me
 
 
[Chorus]
Cmaj7                                              Fmaj7
 Touchdown, call the amateurs and cut 'em from the team
                                                      Am7
 Ditch the clowns, get the crown baby, I'm the one to beat
                                                           Fmaj7
 Cause the sign on your heart said it's still reserved for me
Fmaj7
 Honestly, who are we to fight the alchemy?
       Cmaj7                                          Fmaj7
 These thugs warm the benches we've been on a winning streak
                                                  Am7
 He jokes that it's heroin but this time with an 'E'
                                                           Fmaj7
 Cause the sign on your heart said it's still reserved for me
Fmaj7
 Honestly who are we to fight the alchemy?
 
 
[Outro]
Cmaj7                        Am7
 This happens once every few lifetimes
Cmaj7                          Am7
 These chemicals hit me like a white wine



How to play "The Alchemy" by Taylor Swift on guitar

[Verse Chords]
- Chord Progression: Cmaj7 Am7 Fmaj7
- This smooth progression with extended chords sets a reflective and 
  somewhat dreamy tone for the verses.

[Chord Details]
- Cmaj7: Open chord or barre chord on the 3rd fret using the E major 7 shape.
- Am7: Open chord.
- Fmaj7: Barre chord on the 1st fret using the E major 7 shape.

[Strumming Pattern]
- Suggested Pattern: Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
- This rhythmic pattern provides a relaxed and flowing sound, matching the 
  introspective lyrics.

[Chorus Chords]
- Chord Progression: Cmaj7 Fmaj7 Am7 Fmaj7
- Elevate the dynamics here to reflect the song's thematic crescendo. 

[Common Mistakes]
- Overcomplicating the strumming pattern, which can overshadow the lyrical 
  nuances. Keep the strumming simple and let the chords resonate.
- Not paying attention to the transitions between the major seventh and minor 
  seventh chords, which can disrupt the smooth flow of the song.

[General Tips]
- Emphasize the smoothness and subtlety of the major seventh chords to enhance 
  the dreamy and ethereal quality of the song.
- Listen closely to the original track to understand the nuances of the chord 
  dynamics and how they support the lyrical content.

[Bridge Chords]
- Chord Progression: Cmaj7 Fmaj7
- The bridge might benefit from a slight shift in strumming intensity or 
  technique to emphasize the build-up towards the final chorus.

[Lyrics Meaning]
- "The Alchemy" explores themes of transformation and the irresistible pull of 
  deep connections that feel almost magical. The lyrics suggest a reunion or 
  revival of a relationship, with imagery that evokes a sense of destiny and 
  inevitability, questioning the power of such profound connections against 
  the backdrop of personal growth and change.