Lover is a song written by Taylor Swift, inspired by her relationship with actor Joe Alwyn. Swift described the song as a love letter to him. It is the title track of Swifts seventh studio album, Lover, which was released on August 23, 2019. The song reflects on a committed and lasting love, highlighting the small details and intimate gestures that strengthen a relationship.
Key: G
Introduction:
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D/F#
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Em
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We could leave the Christmas lights up 'til January
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D
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This is our place, we make the rules
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And there's a dazzling haze, a mysterious way about you, dear
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Have I known you 20 seconds or 20 years?
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Can I go where you go?
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Can we always be this close forever and ever?
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And ah, take me out, and take me home
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Em
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You're my, my, my, my lover
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We could let our friends crash in the living room
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This is our place, we make the call
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And I'm highly suspicious that everyone who sees you wants you
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I've loved you three summers now, honey, but I want 'em all
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Can I go where you go?
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Can we always be this close forever and ever?
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And ah, take me out, and take me home (Forever and ever)
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D/F#
Em
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You're my, my, my, my lover
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D/F#
Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand?
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G7/F
With every guitar string scar on my hand
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Em/B
Am
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I take this magnetic force of a man to be my ... lover
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D/F#
My heart's been borrowed and yours has been blue
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G7/F
All's well that ends well to end up with you
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Em/B
Am
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Swear to be overdramatic and true to my ... lover
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G7/F
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And you'll save all your dirtiest jokes for me
Am
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And at every table, I'll save you a seat, lover
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Can I go where you go?
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D
C
Can we always be this close forever and ever?
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D
C
And ah, take me out, and take me home (Forever and ever)