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[C]No, nothin' good starts [G]in a getaway car
[Dm]It was the best of [F]times, the worst of crimes
[C]I struck a match [G]and blew your mind
[Dm]But I didn't mean it, [F]and you didn't see it
[C]The ties were black, [G]the lies were white
[Dm]In shades of [F]gray in candlelight
[C]I wanted to leave [G]him, I needed a reason
[Dm]"X" marks the spot [F]where we fell apart
[C]He poisoned the well, [G]I was lyin' to myself
[Dm]I knew it from the [F]first Old Fashioned, we were cursed
[C]We never had a shotgun [G]shot in the dark (oh!)
[Dm]You were drivin' [F]the getaway car
[C]We were flyin', but [G]we'd never get far
[Dm]Don't pretend it's [F]such a mystery
[C]Think about the place [G]where you first met me
[Dm]Ridin' in [F]a getaway car
[C]There were sirens in [G]the beat of your heart
[Dm]Should've known I'd be [F]the first to leave
[C]Think about the place [G]where you first met me
[Dm]In a [F]getaway car, oh-oh-oh
[C]No, they never [G]get far, oh-oh-ah
[Dm]No, nothin' good starts [F]in a getaway car
[C]It was the great [G]escape, the prison break
[Dm]The light of [F]freedom on my face
[C]But you weren't thinkin' [G]and I was just drinkin'
[Dm]While he was runnin' after us, [F]I was screamin', "Go, go, go!"
[C]But with three of [G]us, honey, it's a sideshow
[Dm]And a circus ain't a love story, [F]and now we're both sorry (we're both sorry)
[C]"X" marks the spot [G]where we fell apart
[Dm]He poisoned the well, [F]every man for himself
[C]I knew it from the [G]first Old Fashioned, we were cursed
[Dm]It hit you like a [F]shotgun shot to the heart (oh!)
[C]You were drivin' [G]the getaway car
[Dm]We were flyin', but [F]we'd never get far
[C]Don't pretend it's [G]such a mystery
[Dm]Think about the place [F]where you first met me
[C]Ridin' in [G]a getaway car
[Dm]There were sirens in [F]the beat of your heart
[C]Should've known I'd be [G]the first to leave
[Dm]Think about the place [F]where you first met me
[C]In a [G]getaway car, oh-oh-oh
[Dm]No, they never [F]get far, oh-oh-ah
[C]No, nothin' good starts [G]in a getaway car
[Dm]We were jet-set, [F]Bonnie and Clyde (oh-oh)
[C]Until I switched to the [G]other side, to the other side
[Dm]It's no surprise I [F]turned you in (oh-oh)
[C]'Cause us [G]traitors never win
[Dm]I'm in [F]a getaway car
[C]I left you [G]in a motel bar
[Dm]Put the money in a [F]bag and I stole the keys
[C]That was the last time [G]you ever saw me (oh!)
[Dm]Drivin' the [F]getaway car
[C]We were flyin', but we'd [G]never get far (don't pretend)
[Dm]Don't pretend it's [F]such a mystery
[C]Think about the place [G]where you first met me
[Dm]Ridin' in [F]a getaway car
[C]There were sirens in the [G]beat of your heart (should've known)
[Dm]Should've known I'd be [F]the first to leave
[C]Think about the place [G]where you first met me
[Dm]In a [F]getaway car, oh-oh-oh
[C]No, they never [G]get far, oh-oh-ah
[Dm]No, nothin' good starts [F]in a getaway car
[C]I was ridin' [G]in a getaway car
[Dm]I was cryin' [F]in a getaway car
[C]I was dyin' [G]in a getaway car
[Dm]Said goodbye in [F]a getaway car
[C]Ridin' in [G]a getaway car
[Dm]I was cryin' [F]in a getaway car
[C]I was dyin' [G]in a getaway car
[Dm]Said goodbye in [F]a getaway car
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Getaway Car by Taylor Swift is played in the key of C with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Dm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti F (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Em (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Getaway Car by Taylor Swift: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Dm to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – V – ii – IV – D – A – iii – Gm
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
CGDmF
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
DAEmGm
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyCAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyCOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family C
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of C. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
ICTonic
iiDmSupertonic
iiiEmMediant
IVFSubdominant
VGDominant
viAmSubmediant
vii°BdimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle4 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (F)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – V – ii – IV – D – A – iii – Gm•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Getaway Car
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Getaway Car (Taylor Swift)?
To play the Easy Chords for Getaway Car, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Getaway Car?
The original recording key for Getaway Car by Taylor Swift is C. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
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