Taylor Swift - I'm Only Me When I'm With You Chords

Key: G#

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used:
G# -   466544
Eb/G - 365xxx
C# -   x46664
G#/C - x365xx
Bbm -  x13321
Eb -   x68886
Fm -   133111


Intro: G#--


Verse 1:
G#
  Friday night beneath the stars
Eb/G                     C#
  In a field behind your yard
        G#/C
You and I are painting 
Bbm              Eb
pictures in the sky
G#
  And sometimes we 
don't say a thing
Eb/G
  Just listen to 
             C#
the crickets sing
     G#/C
Everything I need is 
Bbm              Eb
right here by my side


Refrain 1:
    C#          G#/C
And I know everything 
about you
Bbm           Eb
I don't wanna live 
without you


Chorus 1:
    G#
I'm only up when 
you're not down
      Eb
Don't wanna fly if you're 
             Fm
still on the ground
     C#
It's like no 
G#     C#     Eb
matter what I do
         G#
Well you drive me 
crazy half the time
    Eb
The other half I'm 
only trying to
Fm      C#
Let you know that 
G#     C#      Eb
what I feel is true
        C#   G#/C
And I'm only me 
     Bbm      G#-Eb-Fm-C#- x2
when I'm with you


Verse 2:
G#
  Just a small town 
boy and girl
Eb/G
  Living in a 
      C#
crazy world
          G#/C
Trying to figure out 
     Bbm          Eb
what is and isn't true
G#
  And I don't try 
           Eb/G
to hide my tears
The secrets all 
           C#
my deepest fears
        G#/C
Through it all nobody 
Bbm              Eb
gets me like you do


Refrain 2:
        C#
And you know 
     G#/C
everything about me
    Bbm
You say that you can't 
Eb
live without me


(Repeat Chorus 1)


Bridge:
Fm                      C#
  When I'm with anybody else
                     Bbm
It's so hard to be myself
                 C#---
And only you can tell


Chorus 2:
    G#
I'm only up when 
you're not down
      Eb
Don't wanna fly if you're 
             Fm
still on the ground
     C#
It's like no 
G#     C#     Eb
matter what I do
         G#
Well you drive me 
crazy half the time
    Eb
The other half I'm 
only trying to
Fm      C#
Let you know that 
G#     C#      Eb
what I feel is true
        C#     Eb
And I'm only me 
      Fm      C#
who I wanna be
        C#   G#/C
And I'm only me 
     Bbm      G#-Eb-Fm-C#-
when I'm with you
     G# Eb Fm C#  
With you
      G#(hold)
oh ho ho yeah




How to play "I'm Only Me When I'm With You" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Playing Style: This track uses a rich blend of chords to provide a full, vibrant sound 
that complements its upbeat and heartfelt lyrics. The song is in the key of G# and uses
some barre chords, making it a good choice for intermediate players.

Chords and Placement:
- G#:  466544
- Eb/G: 365xxx
- C#:  x46664
- G#/C: x365xx
- Bbm:  x13321
- Eb:   x68886
- Fm:   133111

Intro and Verse Playing:
- Start with the G# chord and use a steady rhythm to carry through the verses. The 
  progression moves through several chords, reflecting the song's emotional and
  narrative depth.

  Example Strumming Pattern:
  Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up

Chorus Playing:
- The chorus should be played with more energy and volume to emphasize the song's
  emotional climax. Pay close attention to the transitions between chords, as they
  add to the dynamic feel of the chorus.

Bridge Section:
- The bridge offers a reflective and slightly introspective moment. Play these parts 
  with a bit more softness, letting the chords ring a bit to support the lyrics.

General Tips:
- Tuning: Ensure your guitar is tuned to standard tuning.
- Capo: If barre chords are challenging, you can use a capo on the 1st fret and adjust 
  the chords accordingly to simplify the shapes.
- Practice: Focus on clean transitions between the barre chords, especially when moving
  from Fm to C# which can be challenging for many players.

Common Mistakes:
- Not maintaining a consistent strumming pattern, which can disrupt the rhythmic flow
  of the song.
- Losing tempo during the more complex chord transitions in the chorus and bridge.

Song Meaning:
"I'm Only Me When I'm With You" celebrates the comfort and authenticity found in true
companionship. It highlights how some relationships can bring out the best and most 
genuine parts of ourselves.