Taylor Swift - Mine Chords

C G D x4 on forth time don't jump the beat for the D

C	G		D
You were in college working part time waiting tables
C	G		D
left a small town never looked back
C	G		D
I was a flight risk with a fear of falling
C	G		D~~~
wondering why we bother with love if it never lasts
C	G	D
I say can you believe it?
C	G	D
As we're lying on the couch
C	G	D
The moment i could see it
C	G	D~~~
yes yes i can see it now

Chorus:

C			G
Do you remember we were sitting there by the water
D			Em	D
you put your arm around me for the first time
C			G
you made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
D			Em	D
you are the best thing that's ever been mine

C~~~

Don't jump the beat for first 4 D's

C	G		D
Flash forward and we're taking on the world together
C	G		D
And there's a drawer of my things at your place
C	G		D
You learned my secrets and you figure out why i'm guarded?
C	G		D~~~
You say we'll never make my parents mistakes
C	G		D
We got bills to pay
C	G		D
We got nothing figured out
C	G		D
When it was hard to  yes yes
C	G		D~~~
This is what i thought about

Chorus:

C			G
Do you remember we were sitting there by the water
D			Em	D
you put your arm around me for the first time
C			G
you made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
D			Em	D
you are the best thing that's ever been mine
C			G
Do you remember all the city lights on the water
D			Em~	D~
You saw me start to believe for the first time
C			G
you made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
D			Em	D
you are the best thing that's ever been mine

C G D x2

Em			C
And i remember that fight 2:30 AM
D
You said everything was slipping out of our hands
Em		C				D
I ran out crying and you followed me out into the street
C	G	D
Brace myself for the goodbye
C	G	D
Cos that's all i ever known
C	G	D
and you took me by suprise
C	G	D	C~~~
you said I'll never leave you alone

Chorus:
C		G
I remember how we felt sitting about the water
D		Em			D
And every time I look at you it's like the first time
C		G
I fell in love with careless man’s careful daughter
D		Em		D
She is the best thing that’s ever been mine
C		G
You're gone, Make it last
D		Em	D
You're gone, Never turn back
C		G
You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter
D
You are the best thing that's ever been mine
C	G	D
You're gone, Yeah yeah…Do you believe it ?
C	G	D
You're gone, We’re gonna make it now.
C	G	D
You're gone, And I can see it yeah yeah
C	G	D~~~
And I can see it now, See it now, See it now





How to play "Mine" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Chords Used:
- C chord: Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the D string, and your index finger on the 1st fret
  of the B string.
- G chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, your middle
  finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
  of the high E string.
- D chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
  of the B string.
- Em chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and your middle
  finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.

Strumming Pattern:
The strumming pattern is energetic and rhythmic, following this pattern:
Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up
Keep a steady tempo to emphasize the song's upbeat rhythm.

Progressions:
- Intro:
  C, G, D (repeated)

- Verse:
  C, G, D (repeated)

- Chorus:
  C, G, D, Em, D (repeated)
  C, G, D, Em, D (repeated)

- Bridge:
  Em, C, D (repeated)

- Outro:
  C, G, D

Playing Tips:
- Emphasize the downstrokes in the chorus for a strong rhythm.
- For C and G, ensure your fingers are firmly placed to avoid muted notes.
- Transition smoothly between C, G, and D to maintain the song's upbeat feel.

Common Mistakes:
- Not fully pressing the B string for the D chord, leading to buzzing or muted notes.
- Switching between chords too slowly, disrupting the rhythm of the verses.
- Strumming too lightly during the chorus, making the rhythm feel inconsistent.

Song Meaning:
"Mine" is about the journey of love, growth, and overcoming challenges. Taylor Swift
reflects on the ups and downs of a relationship, the anxieties, and the joy of finding
someone who makes you believe in love. The upbeat melody enhances this theme of optimism
and commitment.