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The Way I Loved You

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Tuning: Capo on 3rd
e|-D2---A0---Em0---G3--Gm-3-|
B|-3---2---0---3---3-|
G|-2---2---0---0---3-|
D|-0---2---2---0---5-|
A|-x---0---2---2---5-|
E|-x---x---0---3---3-|
[Intro]
|      D|      A|     Em|   G   Gm|
|      D|      A|     Em|   G    A|
[Verse 1]
DHe is sensible and Aso incredible
And Emall my single friends are Gjealous
DHe says everything I Aneed to hear and it's like
EmI couldn't ask for anything Gbetter
DHe opens up my door and AI get into his car
And Emhe says you look beautiful tonGmight
And I feel Gmperfectly fine
[Chorus]
N.C.       D  
But I miss screaming and fighting and kissing in the rain
And it's A2 am and I'm cursing your name
You're Emso in love that you act insane
And Gthat's the way I Aloved you
  DBreakin' down and coming undone
It's a Aroller coaster kinda rush
And I Emnever knew I could feel that much
And Gthat's the way I Gmloved yDou
[Interlude]
|(D)    |      A|     Em|   G    A|
[Verse 2]
DHe respects my space, and Anever makes me wait
And Emhe calls exactly when he Gsays he will
DHe's close to my mother, Atalks business with my father
He's Emcharming and endearing
And I'm Gmcomfortable
[Chorus]
N.C.       D  
But I miss screaming and fighting and kissing in the rain
And it's A2 am and I'm cursing your name
You're Emso in love that you act insane
And Gthat's the way I Aloved you
  DBreakin' down and coming undone
It's a Aroller coaster kinda rush
And I Emnever knew I could feel that much
And Gthat's the way I Gmloved yDou
[Solo]
|(D)  |    A|   Em|    G|
[Bridge]
EmHe can't see the smile I'm Gfaking
And my heart's not Dbreaking
'Cause I'm not feeling Aanything at all
And Emyou were wild and crazy
GJust so frustrating, inDtoxicating, complicated
AGot away by some mistake and Gnow
[Chorus]
I miss Dscreaming and fighting and kissing in the rain
It's A2 am and I'm cursing your name
I'm Emso in love that I acted insane
                    G       AN.C.
And that's the way I loved you
  DBreakin' down and coming undone
It's a Aroller coaster kinda rush
And I Emnever knew I could feel that much
And Gthat's the way I Aloved yDou, ooAh, whoa whoa oEmh-oh
Oh, and Gthat's the way I Aloved youD, oh-oh, oh, oAh
Oh-oh, oh, oEmh, never knew I could feel that much
And Gthat's the way I Gmloved yDou

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The story behind the song

This song explores the intense emotional conflict of being in a stable, seemingly ideal relationship while still yearning for the chaotic, passionate connection of a past love. It delves into the rumination for an ex-lover, even when a new partner appears perfect on paper. The lyrics, co-written by Taylor Swift, capture the feeling of missing a fiery, complicated romance. It plays like a reflection on the kind of love that, despite its difficulties, leaves an unforgettable mark.

AI-written from these sources:The Way I Loved You — Wikipedia ↗Taylor Swift — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Way I Loved You

by Taylor Swift

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

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Tuning: Capo on 3rd

D A Em G Gm

e|-2---0---0---3---3-|

B|-3---2---0---3---3-|

G|-2---2---0---0---3-|

D|-0---2---2---0---5-|

A|-x---0---2---2---5-|

E|-x---x---0---3---3-|

[Intro]

D A Em G Gm

| | | | |

D A Em G A

| | | | |

[Verse 1]

D A

He is sensible and so incredible

Em G

And all my single friends are jealous

D A

He says everything I need to hear and it's like

Em G

I couldn't ask for anything better

D A

He opens up my door and I get into his car

Em Gm

And he says you look beautiful tonight

And I feel perfectly fine

[Chorus]

N.C.

But I miss screaming and fighting and kissing in the rain

And it's 2 am and I'm cursing your name

You're so in love that you act insane

G A

And that's the way I loved you

Breakin' down and coming undone

It's a roller coaster kinda rush

And I never knew I could feel that much

G Gm D

And that's the way I loved you

[Interlude]

D A Em G A

|() | | | |

[Verse 2]

D A

He respects my space, and never makes me wait

Em G

And he calls exactly when he says he will

D A

He's close to my mother, talks business with my father

He's charming and endearing

And I'm comfortable

[Chorus]

N.C.

But I miss screaming and fighting and kissing in the rain

And it's 2 am and I'm cursing your name

You're so in love that you act insane

G A

And that's the way I loved you

Breakin' down and coming undone

It's a roller coaster kinda rush

And I never knew I could feel that much

G Gm D

And that's the way I loved you

[Solo]

D A Em G

|() | | | |

[Bridge]

Em G

He can't see the smile I'm faking

And my heart's not breaking

'Cause I'm not feeling anything at all

And you were wild and crazy

G D

Just so frustrating, intoxicating, complicated

A G

Got away by some mistake and now

[Chorus]

I miss screaming and fighting and kissing in the rain

It's 2 am and I'm cursing your name

I'm so in love that I acted insane

G A

N.C.

And that's the way I loved you

Breakin' down and coming undone

It's a roller coaster kinda rush

And I never knew I could feel that much

G A D A Em

And that's the way I loved you, ooh, whoa whoa oh-oh

G A D A

Oh, and that's the way I loved you, oh-oh, oh, oh

Oh-oh, oh, oh, never knew I could feel that much

G Gm D

And that's the way I loved you

About The Way I Loved You Chords by Taylor Swift

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