Taylor Swift - I Almost Do Chords

Standard Tuning w/
Capo 2

Intro-
G A G  D A


G     D                         A
I bet this time of night you're still up
G            D                    A
I bet you're tired from a long, hard week
G            D                            A
I bet you're sitting in your chair by the window
        D          A
Looking out at the city
    G     D                         A -once
And I bet sometimes you wonder about me


G    D                  A
 And I just want to tell you
         D               G        A
It takes everything in me, not to call you
G     D                A
  And I wish I could run to you
      D        A
And I hope you know that
G                 D
Every time I don't
    A -once   
I almost do, 
   G         A  G  D A -once 
I almost dooooo


G                 D                  A
I bet you think I either moved on or hate you
G                          D                A
'Cause each time you reach out there's no reply
G        D            A
I bet it never, ever, occurred to you 
     D           G                    
That I can't say hello to you
          D           A
And risk another goodbye


G    D                   A
 And I just want to tell you
         D               G        A
It takes everything in me, not to call you
G     D                A
  And I wish I could run to you
      D        A
And I hope you know that
G                 D
Every time I don't
    A        
I almost do, 
           G  A  G  D A
I almost doooo



Bm -once
 We made quite a mess, babe
     G                           Bm -once
It's probably better off this way
And I confess, babe
     G                                   Bm
That in my dreams you're touching my face
           A       G            A         G
And asking me if I want to try again with you
A                G
  And I almost do


    D                A
And I just want to tell you
         D               G        A
It takes everything in me, not to call you
G     D                A
  And I wish I could run to you
      D        A
And I hope you know that
G                 D
Every time I don't
    A        
I almost do, 
            G  A  G  D A
I almost doooo


G     D                         A
I bet this time of night you're still up
G            D                    A
I bet you're tired from a long, hard week
G            D                            A
I bet you're sitting in your chair by the window
        D          A
Looking out at the city
    G      D                         A -once
And I hope sometimes you wonder about me





How to play "I Almost Do" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Playing the chords:
- Capo should be placed on the 2nd fret to align with the original
  tuning of the song. The chords are relative to the capo.
- Basic chords used are G, D, A, and Bm.

Intro and Verse Progression:
- Start with the intro: G A G D A
- The chord progression for the verses follows a pattern of G D A,
  which repeats, maintaining a calm, melodic flow.

Chorus and Bridge:
- The chorus uses the same chords but focuses more on emotional
  delivery, shifting between G, D, and A more frequently.
- The bridge introduces a Bm chord which adds a slight melancholy
  to the section, transitioning through G and Bm before culminating
  with a sequence that ramps back into the chorus.

Strumming Pattern:
- Use a moderate pace strumming pattern: Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
- This pattern should be consistent but can be played with slightly
  more force during the chorus to drive the emotional content.

Common Mistakes:
- Not placing the capo properly can lead to the song sounding out
  of tune with the original.
- Rushing through the chord transitions, especially in the chorus
  and bridge, can disrupt the song's emotional impact.
- Forgetting to emphasize the strum during the "I almost do" lines
  which are pivotal in conveying the song's sentiment.

General Tips:
- Ensure that the transitions between chords are smooth; practice
  switching chords without looking to improve fluency.
- Listen to the song to get a feel for the tempo and emotional
  dynamics, and try to mirror that in your playing.
- The song's feeling is nostalgic and reflective, so try to convey
  that in how you strum and transition between chords.

Lyrics Meaning:
- "I Almost Do" deals with the struggle of wanting to reconnect
  with someone but holding back due to past hurt. It captures
  a moment of vulnerability and the internal conflict between
  desire and the protective instinct.