Shadows of Us
Taylor Swift

Verse 1
[Em] The nights feel longer, [C] the days are cold
[G] Every memory fades like a [D] story untold
[Em] I watch the sunset but [C] it’s not the same
[G] The shadows of us, they [D] whisper your name

Pre-Chorus
[Em] We had a love, [C] so wild and true
[G] But in the end, we [D] always knew
[Em] The flame would wane, [C] the light would dim
[G] And now I’m caught in the [D] shadows, lost within

Chorus
[Em] Oh, why did we go from [C] lovers to strangers?
[G] My heart aches, it’s [D] drowning in danger
[Em] Your goodbye’s a scar that [C] won’t ever heal
[G] I’m missing your touch, the [D] love we could feel

Verse 2
[Em] Woke up today with a [C] tear-stained face
[G] The ghost of your kiss, [D] can’t seem to erase
[Em] Our song still plays, [C] it breaks me apart
[G] The shadows of us, a [D] haunting art

Pre-Chorus
[Em] We had a bond, [C] unbreakable
[G] But passion’s fire can [D] be so cruel
[Em] Now the ashes fall, [C] the darkness creeps
[G] In the shadows of us, my [D] broken heart weeps

Chorus
[Em] Oh, why did we go from [C] lovers to strangers?
[G] My heart aches, it’s [D] drowning in danger
[Em] Your goodbye’s a scar that [C] won’t ever heal
[G] I’m missing your touch, the [D] love we could feel

Bridge
[Am] Time moves on, but I’m [G] standing still
[F] Your laughter echoes, a [C] silent thrill
[Am] But in this torment, I’ll [G] find my way
[F] The shadows of us will [C] fade someday

Chorus
[Em] Oh, why did we go from [C] lovers to strangers?
[G] My heart aches, it’s [D] drowning in danger
[Em] Your goodbye’s a scar that [C] won’t ever heal
[G] I’m missing your touch, the [D] love we could feel

Outro
[Em] Though the shadows of us may [C] linger on
[G] I’ll find my strength, I’ll [D] keep moving on
[Em] For in the darkness, I’ll [C] find my light
[G] The shadows of us will [D] fade into the night.

For "Shadows of Us," let's keep the tempo at a steady 70 BPM to emphasize its poignant and melancholic nature. The drum beat should be simple and understated, giving space to the emotional weight of the lyrics.

Drum Beat Pattern for "Shadows of Us":

Verse and Pre-Chorus:

• Kick Drum: On beats 1 and 3
• Snare Drum: On beats 2 and 4
• Hi-Hat: Eighth notes (1&2&3&4&)

Chorus:

• Kick Drum: On beats 1 and 3
• Snare Drum: On beats 2 and 4
• Hi-Hat: Eighth notes (1&2&3&4&)
• Add subtle cymbal swells or crash cymbals on the vocal highlights (e.g., at the end of each line in the chorus)

Bridge:

• Kick Drum: On beats 1 and 3
• Snare Drum: On beats 2 and 4
• Hi-Hat: Quarter notes (1 2 3 4) with an open hi-hat on the "and" of 2 and 4 to build tension.

Example (Chorus):

Chorus:

Kick  | K - - - | K - - - |
Snare | - S - - | - S - - |
HiHat | h h h h | h h h h |
Chorus Highlight | Crash every line

This drum pattern will help support the emotional narrative of the song without overpowering the vocals, keeping the listener’s focus on the melancholic story of loss and heartbreak.