Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble Chords

F#

F#
Once upon a time
a few mistakes ago
C#
I was in your sights
you got me alone
 Ebm
You found me
You found me
B
You found me-e-e-e-e

  F#
I guess you didn't care
and I guess I liked that
    C#
and when I fell hard
you took a step back
Ebm
without me
without me
B
without me-e-e-e-e

F#
   And he's long gone
C#
  When he's next to me
Ebm
   And I realise
B
 The blame is on me

      Ebm                 B                C#
Cause I knew you were trouble when you walked in
      F#    C#
So shame on me now
Ebm            B               C#    
Flew me to places i'd never been
         F#       C#
Till you put me down

   Ebm                 B                C#
oh I knew you were trouble when you walked in
      F#    C#
So shame on me now
Ebm            B               C#    
  Flew me to places i'd never been
         F#            C#
Till i'm lyin on the cold hard ground

Ebm     B      C#            F#
  Oh     Oh     Trouble trouble trouble
Ebm     B      C#           F#
  Oh     Oh     Trouble trouble trouble

F#
No apologies
he'll never see you cry
 C#
pretends he doesn't know
that he's the reason why
      Ebm
You're drowning
You're drowning
      B
You're drowni-i-i-i-ing

   F#
I heard you moved on
   C#
a new notch in your belt
is all I'll ever be
Ebm
And now I see
now I see
B
now I see-e-e-e-e

F#
  he was long gone
C#
  When he met me
Ebm
   And I realise
B
 The joke is on me

    Ebm                 B                C#
 I knew you were trouble when you walked in
      F#    C#
So shame on me now
Ebm            B               C#    
Flew me to places I'd never been
         F#       C#
Till you put me down

Ebm                 B                C#
  oh I knew you were trouble when you walked in
      F#    C#
So shame on me now
Ebm            B               C#    
Flew me to places i'd never been
         F#            C#
Now i'm lyin on the cold hard ground

Ebm     B      C#  
  Oh     Oh     Trouble trouble trouble
Ebm     B      C#  
  Oh     Oh     Trouble trouble trouble

         F#
when the saddest fear
     C#
comes creeping in
Ebm
That you never loved me or her
   B
Or anyone or anything   yeah

    Ebm                 B                C#
 I knew you were trouble when you walked in
      F#    C#
So shame on me now
Ebm            B               C#    
Flew me to places i'd never been
         F#       C#
Till you put me down

Ebm                 B                C#
  I knew you were trouble when you walked in
      F#    C#
So shame on me now
Ebm            B               C#    
Flew me to places i'd never been
         F#            C#
Now i'm lyin on the cold hard ground

Ebm     B      C#  
   Oh     Oh     Trouble trouble trouble
Ebm     B      C#  
   Oh     Oh     Trouble trouble trouble

 Ebm                 B                C#
I knew you were trouble when you walked in
           F#        C#
   trouble trouble trouble
   Ebm                 B                C#
I knew you were trouble when you walked in
F#                   C#
   trouble trouble trouble




How to play "I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift on guitar

Playing the chords:
- The song is primarily played in the key of F# major, using the chords F#, C#, Ebm, and B.
- These chords contribute to a powerful and dynamic sound that supports the intense
emotional narrative of the song.

Chord Voicings:
- Ensure each chord is played clearly, with a focus on accuracy in finger positioning for
a clean sound, especially important for the barre chords used throughout the song.

Intro and Verse Progression:
- Begin with a steady strum on the F# chord and follow with C#, Ebm, and B.
- This chord progression sets a strong foundation for the verses, reflecting the initial
reflection on past mistakes.

Chorus:
- The chorus utilizes the same chord progression: Ebm, B, C#, F#.
- Strum with more intensity here to match the emotional escalation that comes with
the realization of being in trouble.

Bridge:
- The bridge uses the same chords but can be played with a slight variation in strumming
to emphasize the narrative shift and realization of deeper emotional impact.

Strumming Pattern:
- A suggested strumming pattern for this energetic song is:
  Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up, Down-Up. This pattern provides the song with its driving,
rhythmic feel that matches the turbulence of the emotional content.

Common Mistakes:
- Over-strumming can drown out the vocals; keep the strumming firm but controlled.
- Not maintaining consistent pressure on barre chords, leading to a muffled sound.
Ensure your hand positioning is firm and stable.

General Tips:
- Pay attention to the dynamic shifts in the song, especially transitioning from the softer
verses to the powerful chorus.
- Listen to the song to grasp the emotional intensity and try to reflect that in your playing,
especially during the chorus and bridge.

Lyrics Meaning:
- "I Knew You Were Trouble" explores the consequences of a tumultuous relationship,
with the lyrics expressing regret and the realization of being misled.
The powerful dynamics of the chords complement the theme of tumult
and personal reflection.