Second Chance
Taylor Swift

[intro]
(Soft acoustic guitar strumming)

[verse]
G                   D  
Let the echoes of the past fade away,  
Em                      C  
Underneath the stars, we’ll find our way.  
G                        D  
In the silence, it's your voice I hear,  
Em                   C  
Whispering sweet nothings, I hold so near.

[instrumental build up]
(Guitar intensifies with light percussion)

[pre-chorus]
Am                 C  
And every tear we cried, built up these walls,  
G                  D  
But now I'm ready, let the shadows fall.

[chorus]
G              D  
Give love a second chance,  
Em                   C  
We’ll dance under the moonlight,  
G                      D  
Holding on to the scars,  
Em                  C  
We’ve got stories painted bright.  
G                D  
Tell me, can we start anew?  
Em                C  
With every heartbeat, it’s still you.

[instrumental break]
(Folk melodies intertwine with emotional strings)

[verse]
G                       D  
I've been lost in my thoughts,  
Em                 C  
Retracing every step,  
G                          D  
But deep down I know,  
Em                C  
You're my hidden gem.

[instrumental build up]
(The rhythm swells with anticipation)

[pre-chorus]
Am                  C  
And every sleepless night, I dreamed of us,  
G                   D  
The way we laughed, the way we trust.

[chorus]
G              D  
Give love a second chance,  
Em                   C  
We’ll dance under the moonlight,  
G                      D  
Holding on to the scars,  
Em                  C  
We’ve got stories painted bright.  
G                D  
Tell me, can we start anew?  
Em                C  
With every heartbeat, it’s still you.

[instrumental break]
(Fluttering harp and gentle piano)

[bridge]
Am                   C  
Time is a river, I had to flow,  
G                     D  
Back to your arms, that's where I want to go.  
Am                   C  
In this journey, it's you I see,  
G                   D  
Let me hold you close, let love set us free.

[instrumental lead solo]
(A soaring guitar solo that evokes emotion)

[outro]
G                      D  
So let’s take a step, on this road we paved,  
Em                C  
In every second chance, our hearts are saved.

[instrumental ending]
(Fades out with soft guitar strumming, leaving a lingering warmth)

Drum Beat and Tempo for "Second Chance"

• Tempo: 75 BPM (Beats per minute)

Drum Beat Pattern:

• INTRO:
  • Soft kick drum (4 beats each measure, steady quarter notes)
  • Light hi-hat (closed, playing eighth notes)
  • Snare (accented 2nd and 4th beats)

VERSE:

• Kick drum: Plays on beats 1 and 3.
• Snare: Hits on 2 and 4.
• Hi-Hat: Closed hi-hat, playing steady eighth notes.

PRE-CHORUS:

• Increase intensity with:
  • Kick drum: Continues as in verse.
  • Snare: Add ghost notes for depth on the off-beats.
  • Hi-Hat: Open slightly on the backbeats to create a lift.

CHORUS:

• A more pronounced rhythm:
  • Kick drum: Plays on 1 and the "and" of 3.
  • Snare: Strong hits on 2 and 4.
  • Hi-Hat: Open sounds on the "and" of 2 and 4 for an uplifting feel.
  • Optional cymbal crash on the first kick for emphasis.

INSTRUMENTAL BREAK:

• Continue the previous chorus beat, but drop the kick for a lighter touch.
• Focus on toms for fills and transitions.

BRIDGE:

• Softer dynamics:
  • Kick drum: Light kick on beat 1 only.
  • Snare: Use brushes or lightly played snare for a softer sound.
  • Hi-Hat: Closed, playing quarter notes for a calmer atmosphere.

OUTRO:

• Return to the softer introduction feel.
  • Light kick drum, light snare hits, and gentle hi-hat to complement the fading guitar strumming.

General Notes:

• Use dynamics to emphasize the emotions conveyed in the lyrics.
• Maintain a steady backbeat while allowing space for the acoustic guitar and vocals to shine.