Taylor Swift - This Is Me Trying Tabs

[Intro]
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   Cadd9
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[Verse 1]
 I've been having a hard time adjusting
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 I had the shiniest wheels now they're rusting
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 I didn't know if you'd care if I came back
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 I have a lot of regrets about that
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 Pulled the car off the road to the lookout
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 Could've followed my fears all the way down
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 And maybe I don't quite know what to say
 But I'm  here in your doorway, I just wanted..
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[Chorus]
 
 ..you to know,                       ..that this is me trying
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                                       I  just wanted..
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 ..you to know,                       ..that this is me trying
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    D/F#
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[Interlude]
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  Cadd9
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[Verse 2]
 They told me all of my cages were mental
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 So I got wasted like all my potential
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 And my words shoot to kill when I'm mad
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 I have a lot of regrets about that
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 I was so ahead of the curve, the curve became a sphere
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 Fell behind all my classmates and I ended up here
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 Pouring my heart out to a stranger,
 but I didn't pour the whiskey, I just wanted...
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[Chorus]
 ..you to know,                       ..that this is me trying
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                                       I  just wanted..
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 ..you to know,                       ..that this is me trying
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                                          At least I'm trying..
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[Interlude]
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[Bridge]
 And it's hard to be at a party when I feel like an open wound
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 It's hard to be anywhere these days when all I want is you
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 You're  a flashback in a film reel
 On the one screen in my town, I just wanted...
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[Chorus]
 ..you to know,                       ..that this is me trying
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(And maybe I don't quite know what to say)
                                        I just wanted..
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 ..you to know,                       ..that this is me trying
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                                          At least I'm trying..
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[Outro]
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How to play "This Is Me Trying" on guitar

[Intro]
- The intro uses fingerpicking on G and Cadd9 chords.
- For G, use your thumb for the low E string (3rd fret), 
  index for the G string, middle for the B string, and 
  ring finger for the high E string.
- Maintain a consistent picking pattern throughout.
- Transition to Cadd9 by moving your middle and ring fingers 
  to the 3rd frets of the A and B strings, respectively.

[Verse]
- The verse alternates between G, Cadd9, G, and G/F#.
- Use the same fingerpicking pattern as the intro.
- For G/F#, place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the 
  low E string while keeping the other fingers in the G chord shape.
- Emphasize the bass notes to maintain the rhythm.

[Chorus]
- The chorus introduces Em and D/F#.
- For Em, use your index and middle fingers on the 2nd frets of 
  the A and D strings, respectively.
- For D/F#, use your thumb on the 2nd fret of the low E string,
  index finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, and ring finger 
  on the 3rd fret of the B string.
- Maintain the fingerpicking pattern with a slight emphasis 
  on the melody notes to bring out the vocal line.

[Interlude]
- The interlude includes G/B and Cadd9 chords.
- G/B is played like a G chord but with the index finger on the
  2nd fret of the A string instead of the low E string.
- Transition smoothly between chords to maintain the song's flow.

[Bridge]
- The bridge emphasizes Em and Cadd9.
- Focus on smooth transitions and consistent fingerpicking.
- Emphasize the lyrics' emotional weight by controlling 
  your dynamics.

[Common Mistakes]
- Ensure your fingerpicking pattern remains steady.
- Pay attention to the bass notes; they drive the rhythm.
- Practice transitions between G, G/F#, and other chords to 
  avoid pauses.

[General Tips]
- Tune your guitar to standard tuning.
- Start slow to get comfortable with the fingerpicking pattern 
  and chord transitions.
- Use a gentle, yet deliberate, picking style to match the song's 
  emotional tone.

[Song Facts]
"This Is Me Trying" is from Taylor Swift's album "Folklore," 
released in 2020. The song reflects themes of regret and 
self-awareness. The lyrics explore the struggle of personal 
growth and the effort to reconnect with someone after making 
mistakes. Taylor Swift, known for her narrative songwriting, 
paints a vivid picture of vulnerability and determination. 

[Artist Biography]
Taylor Swift, born in 1989, is an American singer-songwriter. 
She began her career in country music but transitioned to pop 
with immense success. Swift is known for her storytelling 
lyrics, often inspired by her personal experiences. She has 
won numerous awards, including Grammys, and is one of the 
best-selling music artists of all time.