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Getaway Car

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1/8

Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 8Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Key: C major/D major
BPM: 86
Dead simple song, every chord is played for one bar. It's the same progression all the way through
even when the key changes in the bridge; which is up a whole tone (C major to D major) but still all
easily playable without a capo.
[Chords]
e|-C0----G3----Dm1----F1----|-D2----A0----Em0----G3----|
B|-1----0----3----1----|-3----2----0----0----|
G|-0----0----2----2----|-2----2----0----0----|
D|-2----0----0----3----|-0----2----2----0----|
A|-3----2---------3----|------0----2----2----|
E|------3---------1----|-----------0----3----|
[Intro]
N.C.
No, nothing good starts in a getaway car
[Verse 1]
It was the Cbest of times, the worst of crimes
I Gstruck a match and blew your mind
But I didn't Dmmean it
And you didn't Fsee it
The Cties were black, the lies were white
In Gshades of gray in candlelight
I wanted to Dmleave him
I needed a Freason
[Pre-Chorus]
CX marks the spot where we fell apart
GHe poisoned the well, I was lyin' to myself
I Dmknew it from the first Old Fashioned, we were cursed
FWe never had a shotgun shot in the dark
(Oh!)
[Chorus]
You were drCivin' the getaway car
We were flGyin', but we never get farDm  
Don't pretend it's such a mystery
TFhink about the place where you first met me
RCidin' in a getaway car
There were sGirens in the beat of your heartDm  
I shoulda known I'd be the first to leave
ThiFnk about the place where you first met meC  
In a getaway car, oh-oh-Goh
No, they never get far, oh-oh-Dmahh
No, nFothing good starts in a getaway car
[Verse 2]
It was the Cgreat escape, the prison break
The Glight of freedom on my face
But you weren't Dmthinkin'
And I was just Fdrinkin'
Well, Che was runnin' after us, I was screamin', "go, go, Ggo!"
But with three of us, honey, it's a sideshowDm  
And a circus ain't a love story
And now we're Fboth sorry (we're both sorry)
[Pre-Chorus]
CX marks the spot where we fell apart
GHe poisoned the well, every man for himself
I knDmew it from the first Old Fashioned, we were cursed
It Fhit you like a shotgun, shot to the heart
(Oh!)
[Chorus]
You were drCivin' the getaway car
We were flGyin', but we never get farDm  
Don't pretend it's such a mystery
TFhink about the place where you first met me
RCidin' in a getaway car
There were sGirens in the beat of your heartDm  
I shoulda known I'd be the first to leave
ThiFnk about the place where you first met meC  
In a getaway car, oh-oh-Goh
No, they never get far, oh-oh-Dmahh
No, nFothing good starts in a getaway car
[Bridge]
 DWe were jet-set, ABonnie and Clyde (oh-Emoh)
Until I switched to the other Gside
To the other si-i-i-i-ide
 DIt's no surprise I Aturned you in (oh-Emoh)
'Cause us traitors Gmnever win
 DI'm in a getaway car
 AI left you in a motel bar
Put the Emmoney in a bag and I stole the keys
GThat was the last time you ever saw me
(Oh!)
[Chorus]
DrDivin' the getaway car
We were Aflyin', but we never get far (don't preEmtend)
Don't pretend it's such a mystery
GThink about the place where you first met me
DRidin' in a getaway car
There were sAirens in the beat of your heart (should've Emknown)
I shoulda' known I'd be the first to leave
GThink about the place where you first met mDe
In a getaway car, oh-oh-Aoh
No, they never get far, oh-oh-Emahh
No, Gnothing good starts in a getaway car
[Outro]
I was Dridin' in a getaway car
I was Acryin' in a getaway car
I was Emdyin' in a getaway car
Said Ggoodbye in a getaway car
DRidin' in a getaway car
I was Acryin' in a getaway car
I was Emdyin' in a getaway car
Said Ggoodbye in a getaway Dcar

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

"Getaway Car," from Taylor Swift's 2017 album Reputation, tells the story of a narrator trying to escape one relationship by jumping into another. The lyrics reveal a bittersweet understanding that this new connection is merely a temporary vehicle for escape, destined to end once its purpose is served. It's a cinematic and intricate exploration of needing a reason to leave, even if that reason is fleeting. The song's synth-pop production, with pulsing synthesizers and programmed drums, mirrors the urgent, driving feel of a desperate getaway. At its heart, it captures the complex emotions of seeking freedom through a temporary bond.

AI-written from these sources:Getaway Car (Taylor Swift song) — Wikipedia ↗Taylor Swift — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Getaway Car

by Taylor Swift

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Key: C major/D major

BPM: 86

Dead simple song, every chord is played for one bar. It's the same progression all the way through

even when the key changes in the bridge; which is up a whole tone (C major to D major) but still all

easily playable without a capo.

[Chords]

C G Dm F D A Em G

e|-0----3----1----1----|-2----0----0----3----|

B|-1----0----3----1----|-3----2----0----0----|

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

D|-2----0----0----3----|-0----2----2----0----|

A|-3----2---------3----|------0----2----2----|

E|------3---------1----|-----------0----3----|

[Intro]

N.C.

No, nothing good starts in a getaway car

[Verse 1]

It was the best of times, the worst of crimes

I struck a match and blew your mind

But I didn't mean it

And you didn't see it

The ties were black, the lies were white

In shades of gray in candlelight

I wanted to leave him

I needed a reason

[Pre-Chorus]

X marks the spot where we fell apart

He poisoned the well, I was lyin' to myself

I knew it from the first Old Fashioned, we were cursed

We never had a shotgun shot in the dark

(Oh!)

[Chorus]

You were drivin' the getaway car

G Dm

We were flyin', but we never get far

Don't pretend it's such a mystery

Think about the place where you first met me

Ridin' in a getaway car

G Dm

There were sirens in the beat of your heart

I shoulda known I'd be the first to leave

F C

Think about the place where you first met me

In a getaway car, oh-oh-oh

No, they never get far, oh-oh-ahh

No, nothing good starts in a getaway car

[Verse 2]

It was the great escape, the prison break

The light of freedom on my face

But you weren't thinkin'

And I was just drinkin'

C G

Well, he was runnin' after us, I was screamin', "go, go, go!"

But with three of us, honey, it's a sideshow

And a circus ain't a love story

And now we're both sorry (we're both sorry)

[Pre-Chorus]

X marks the spot where we fell apart

He poisoned the well, every man for himself

I knew it from the first Old Fashioned, we were cursed

It hit you like a shotgun, shot to the heart

(Oh!)

[Chorus]

You were drivin' the getaway car

G Dm

We were flyin', but we never get far

Don't pretend it's such a mystery

Think about the place where you first met me

Ridin' in a getaway car

G Dm

There were sirens in the beat of your heart

I shoulda known I'd be the first to leave

F C

Think about the place where you first met me

In a getaway car, oh-oh-oh

No, they never get far, oh-oh-ahh

No, nothing good starts in a getaway car

[Bridge]

D A Em

We were jet-set, Bonnie and Clyde (oh-oh)

Until I switched to the other side

To the other si-i-i-i-ide

D A Em

It's no surprise I turned you in (oh-oh)

'Cause us traitors never win

I'm in a getaway car

I left you in a motel bar

Put the money in a bag and I stole the keys

That was the last time you ever saw me

(Oh!)

[Chorus]

Drivin' the getaway car

A Em

We were flyin', but we never get far (don't pretend)

Don't pretend it's such a mystery

Think about the place where you first met me

Ridin' in a getaway car

A Em

There were sirens in the beat of your heart (should've known)

I shoulda' known I'd be the first to leave

G D

Think about the place where you first met me

In a getaway car, oh-oh-oh

No, they never get far, oh-oh-ahh

No, nothing good starts in a getaway car

[Outro]

I was ridin' in a getaway car

I was cryin' in a getaway car

I was dyin' in a getaway car

Said goodbye in a getaway car

Ridin' in a getaway car

I was cryin' in a getaway car

I was dyin' in a getaway car

G D

Said goodbye in a getaway car

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