WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - State Of Grace Chords | Version #1
Intro: E A x2
Verse 1:
E
I'm walking fast
through the traffic lights
usy streets and busy lives
A
And all we know is touch
E
and go We are alone with
our changing minds We fall
in love until it hurts or
A
bleeds or fades in time
Chorus 1:
E
And I never never
A
saw you coming
E
And I'll never
A E A
never be the same
Verse 2:
E
You come around and
the armor falls
Pierce the room like
a cannon ball Now
A
all we know is don't
E
let go We are alone
just you and me Up
in your room and our
slates are clean
A
Just twin fire signs
four blue eyes
Verse 3:
E
So you were never
a saint And I love
the shades of wrong
We learn to live
with the pain
Mostly of broken
A
hearts But this love
is great and wild
Chorus 2:
E
And I never never
A
saw you coming
E
And I'll never
A
never be the same
Bridge:
This is a state of
E
grace This is the
A
worthwhile fight
Love is a ruthless
F#m E/G#
game Unless you play
A
it good and right
These are the hands
E
of fate You're my
A
Achilles heel This
F#m
is the golden age
E/G#
of something good
A
and right and real
Chorus 3:
E
And I never never
A
saw you coming
E/G#
And I'll never
A
never be the same
(Repeat Chorus 2)
Outro:
This is a state of
E
grace This is the
A
worthwhile fight
Love is a ruthless
F#m E/G#
game Unless you play
A
it good and right
How to play "State of Grace" by Taylor Swift on guitar:
Standard Tuning without a capo.
Chord Progression and Finger Positions:
E: 022100
A: x02220
F#m: 244222 (Barre chord)
E/G#: 4x2100
Intro:
E to A (x2)
Verse 1:
Start with E for "I'm walking fast through the traffic lights".
Switch to A at "And all we know is touch and go".
Return to E for "We are alone with our changing minds".
End with A before the chorus.
Chorus:
Alternate between E and A for "And I never, never saw you coming".
Play E and then A to finish the chorus.
Verse 2:
Follow the same pattern as Verse 1.
Verse 3:
Play E and A but emphasize the shift between chords to capture the different feel of this verse.
Bridge:
Start with E to A for "This is a state of grace".
Use F#m to E/G# to give "Love is a ruthless game" a distinctive feel.
Finish with A for "good and right and real".
Strumming Pattern:
Use a consistent downstroke pattern to keep the rhythm steady.
Emphasize downstrokes on the first and third beats for the bridge to bring out its intensity.
Common Mistakes:
Mixing up E and E/G# due to similar shapes; practice these transitions.
Ensure proper barre chord technique for F#m to get a clear sound.
Song Facts:
"State of Grace" reflects Swift's feelings about a transformative relationship.
The song has a strong and anthemic feel, setting the tone for her album "Red."
Use this guitar lesson and tutorial to master playing "State of Grace" effectively!