willow by Taylor Swift is from her album evermore, released in 2020. Taylor Swift created willow during the COVID-19 pandemic as a form of escapism and reflection, exploring themes of love and resilience. The song, like the album, is a result of Swifts collaboration with Aaron Dessner and was inspired by Taylors desire to continue exploring her creativity following the success of her previous album, folklore.
Key: Em
Introduction:
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I'm like the water when your ship rolled in that night
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Rough on the surface but you cut through like a knife
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And if it was an open/shut case
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I never would've known from the look on your face
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Lost in your current like a priceless wine
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The more that you say, the less I know
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Wherever you stray, I follow
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I'm begging for you to take my hand
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Wreck my plans, that's my man
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Life was a willow and it bent right to your wind
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Head on the pillow, I could feel you sneakin' in
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As if you were a mythical thing
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Like you were a trophy or a champion ring
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And there was one prize I'd cheat to win
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The more that you say, the less I know
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Wherever you stray, I follow
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I'm begging for you to take my hand
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Wreck my plans, that's my man
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You know that my train could take you home
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Anywhere else is hollow
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I'm begging for you to take my hand
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Wreck my plans, that's my man
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Life was a willow and it bent right to your wind
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They count me out time and time again
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Bm
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Life was a willow and it bent right to your wind
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But I come back stronger than a 90's trend
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Wait for the signal and I'll meet you after dark
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Show me the places where the others gave you scars
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Now this is an open/shut case
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I guess I should've known from the look on your face