Taylor Swift - I Can Do It With A Broken Heart Chords

[Intro]
 C
 (he, he, he, he, he, he)
 
[Verse 1]
C                 F
 I can read your mind
C                             F
 "She's having the time of her life
C
 There in her glittering prime
      F                                                  C
 The lights refract sequin stars off her silhouette every night"
               F
 I can show you lies
 
 (one, two, tree, four)
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
Am                                            F
 'Cause I'm a real tough kid. I can handle my sh*t
                                                              C
 They said, "Babe, you gotta fake it till you make it", and I did
 
 "Lights, camera, b**ch, smile, even when you wanna die."
                      G       Am
 He said he'd love me all his life, but that life was too short
                          F
 Breaking down, I hit the floor
                                                           C
 All the pieces of me shattered as the crowd was chanting "More!"
                                                   G
 I was grinning like I'm winning, I was hitting my marks
              G*                  C
 'Cause I can do it with a broken heart
             (one,  two,  three,  four)
 
[Chorus]
                    F                      G        C
 I'm so depressed I act like it's my birthday every day
                      F                   G          C
 I'm so obsessed with him, but he avoids me like the plague
                  F              G            C
 I cry a lot, but I am so productive; it's an art
                           F                  G                C
 You know you're good when you can even do it .. with a broken heart
 
 
[Verse 2]
C              F
 I can hold my breath
C                          F
 I've been doing it since he left
C
 I keep finding his things in drawers
         F                                         C
 Crucial evidence; I didn't imagine the whole thing I'm sure
                F
 I can pass this test
 
 (one, two, three, four)
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
Am                                            F
 'Cause I'm a real tough kid. I can handle my sh*t
                                                              C
 They said, "Babe, you gotta fake it till you make it", and I did
                                                C*
 Lights, camera, b**ch, smile, in stilettos for miles
                              Am
 He said he'd love me for all time, but that time was quite short
                          F
 Breaking down, I hit the floor
                                                           C
 All the pieces of me shattered as the crowd was chanting "More!"
                                                   G
 I was grinning like I'm winning, I was hitting my marks
              G*                  C
 'Cause I can do it with a broken heart
             (one,  two,  three,  four)
 
 
[Chorus]
                    F                      G        C
 I'm so depressed I act like it's my birthday every day
                      F                   G          C
 I'm so obsessed with him, but he avoids me like the plague
                  F              G            C
 I cry a lot, but I am so productive; it's an art
                           F                  G                C
 You know you're good when you can even do it .. with a broken heart
 
 
[Outro]
                           F                  G                C
 You know you're good when you can even do it .. with a broken heart
                 F     G
 You know you're good
             Gm
 You're good
Am
 'Cause I'm miserable
     F                   G
 And no one even knows!
                       G*
 Try and come for my job





How to play "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart" by Taylor Swift on guitar

[Intro] C
- Begin with a basic downstroke on the C chord and let it ring out.

[Verse 1.]
- For phrases like "I can read your mind," employ a delicate down-up strumming pattern.
- Maintain seamless transitions between C and F chords.
- Strumming pattern: Down-up-down-up, with a consistent rhythm.

- Transitioning from C to F requires clear adjustments.
- Enhance the dynamics by strumming more softly during reflective lyrics.
- Strumming Pattern: Use down-up strums to progressively increase intensity.

[Pre-Chorus]
- To emphasize chord changes, use more aggressive strumming (Am F).
- Strumming Pattern: Down-up-down-up, with a stronger focus on downstrokes.

To build to the chorus, repeat the strumming rhythm with increasing intensity (C G Am).
Concentrate on clear chord changes and keeping a constant rhythm.

- For "I'm so depressed I act like it's my birthday every day," adopt
a more noticeable strumming pattern (Chorus: F G C).
- Strumming Pattern: Down-up-down-up, using more force on the downstrokes.
- Use clear chord changes to complement the energetic atmosphere.

F G C: Repeat the strumming pattern, focusing on dynamics and lyrical emphasis.

[Verse 2] C F
- Repeat the down-up strumming pattern from Verse 1.
- Maintain smooth transitions and rhythmic consistency.

C F
- Highlight dynamics, especially in lines like "I can hold my breath."
- Strumming Pattern: Use down-up strums to increase intensity during emotive lines.

[Pre-Chorus]
- Strumming pattern: Am F
- Maintain consistent rhythm and distinct chord changes.

In the pre-chorus, use a noticeable strumming pattern (C G Am).
- Concentrate on smooth transitions and keeping a constant pace.

[Chorus] F G C - Use the same strumming pattern, emphasizing
distinct chord changes and rhythmic stability.
- Allow each chord to ring out to emphasize the end of the lyrics.

For "You know you're good when you can even do it with a broken heart,"
employ a calm down-up strumming rhythm (Outro): F G C.
- Emphasize the last chords, allowing them to ring out as the song ends.
- Strumming pattern: Down-up, with a consistent rhythm till the conclusion.

Common mistakes include inconsistent strumming patterns that impair a song's flow.
- Rushing chord changes, particularly between C and F.
- Not stressing dynamics, especially in the chorus and bridge.

Taylor Swift's "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart" is an emotional ballad exploring
themes of heartbreak and resilience. The lyrics describe the experience of going
through difficult times while projecting a sense of strength and production.
Taylor Swift is renowned for her dramatic storytelling and expressive performances,
making her one of the most influential singers in modern music.