Taylor Swift - If This Was A Movie Chords

       EADGBe
    G [3x0033]
    A [x02220]
   Bm [x04432]
Dsus2 [x00230]
  
Standard Tuning       
W/ Capo on 2


Intro-**see note**
G A Bm A

G
Last night I heard my own heart beating
A
Sounded like footsteps on my stairs
Bm
Six months gone and I'm still reaching
A
Even though I know you're not there
G
I was playing back a thousand memories baby
A
Thinkin bout everything we've been through
Bm
Maybe I've been going back too much lately
A
When time stood still and I had you


G
Come back, come back, come back to me-e like
A
You would, you would, if this was a movie
Bm                   A                G  A
Stand in the rain outside 'til I came out
D
Come back, come back, come back to me-e like
A 
You could, you could, if you just said "You're sorry"
Bm                 A               G
I know that we can work it out somehow
       A                                 G   A Bm A
But if this was a movie you'd be here by now


G
I know people change and these things happen
    A
But I remember how it was back then
Bm
Locked up in your arms and our friends are laughing
       A
'Cause nothing like this ever happened to them
        G
Now I'm pacing down the hall
        A
Chasing down your street
     Bm                         A
Flashback to the night when you said to me
G                             A
Nothings gonna change not for me and you
Bm                           A
Not before I knew how much I had to lose


D
Come back, come back, come back to me-e like
A
You would, you would, if this was a movie
Bm                   A                G   A
Stand in the rain outside 'til I came out
D
Come back, come back, come back to me-e like
A 
You could, you could, if you just said "You're sorry"
Bm                 A               G
I know that we can work it out somehow
       A                                 G  A Bm A
But if this was a movie you'd be here by now


G                                
  If you're out there if you're 
A
Somewhere if you're moving on
D                        
I've be waiting for you 
Bm
Ever since you've been gone
G                              A
I just want it back the way it was before
    Dsus2                        Bm* A*    G* (*Once)
And I just wanna see you back at my  front door
(nc)
And I'd say...


D
Come back, come back, come back to me-e like
A
You would, before, you said it's not that easy
Bm                 A                 G
Before the fight before I locked you out
        G -Stop  
But I'd take it all back now

D
Come back, come back, come back to me-e like
A
You would, you would, if this was a movie
Bm                   A                G  
Stand in the rain outside 'til I came out
D
Come back, come back, come back to me-e like
A 
You could, you could, if you just said "You're sorry"
Bm                 A               G
I know that we can work it out somehow
       A* once                           G  A Bm
But if this was a movie you'd be here by now


A               G  A Bm
You'd be here by now
                     A                   G  A Bm
It's not the kind of ending you wanna see now
     A                 G  A  Bm
Baby what about the ending, Oh
          A               G  A Bm A G A Bm
I thought you'd be here by noow ohhoohhohhohh
A                      G  A Bm fading out
 That you'd be here by now





How to play "If This Was a Movie" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Tuning: Standard tuning (EADGBE) with capo on the 2nd fret

Chords used in this song:
G 320033
A x02220
Bm x24432
Dsus2 xx0230

Intro and Verse Strumming:
- Start with a simple strumming pattern: down, down-up, up-down-up.
- This pattern allows for both the rhythmic pulse and melodic line
  to come through clearly.

Transition Tips:
- Pay attention to the smooth transition from G to A, and A to Bm.
  Practice changing these chords quickly as they recur throughout
  the song.
- For the Dsus2, ensure you let the open strings ring out to
  create a resonant sound that contrasts nicely with the tighter
  Bm chord.

Chorus Strumming Pattern:
- Increase the strumming intensity slightly to reflect the
  emotional buildup of the chorus.
- Use a fuller strumming pattern here, like down-down-up-up-down-up,
  to drive the chorus's dynamic feel.

Bridge and Outro Handling:
- In the bridge, you can switch to a more percussive strumming
  or a picking pattern to emphasize the lyrics' heartfelt plea.
- For the outro, revert to the main strumming pattern and gradually
  decrease your playing volume to create a fading out effect.

Common Mistakes:
- Rushing through the chord changes, especially in transitions
  between Bm and A, can disrupt the song's emotional impact.
- Not adjusting strumming dynamics between verse, chorus, and bridge
  can result in a flat-sounding performance.

Lyrics Meaning:
The song uses cinematic language to express feelings of regret
and longing for a lost love, wishing for a scenario as perfect
and predictable as a movie to bring the loved one back.

Keep the emotional tone in mind as you play, aiming to convey
the sense of yearning and heartfelt sincerity that Taylor Swift
delivers in her vocals. Practice playing along with the song to
match the emotional intensity and dynamics.