The Story of Us
Taylor Swift

No Capo

Chords: B C#m A X2


Verse 1:
E 	  	          B 	  	  	 A 	  	  	 
I used to think one day we'd tell the story of us
A
How we met and the sparks flew instantly
E 	  	        B 	  	     A
And People would say, "they're the lucky ones"
E 	  	          B 	  	    A
I used to know my place was a spot next to you
A
Now I'm searching the room for an empty seat
E 	  	             B 	  	  	 A
'Cause lately I don't even know what page you're on
B  	  	     C#m
Oh, a simple complication
           A 	  	     E
Miscommunications lead to fall-out
A
So many things that I wish you knew
B
So many walls that I can't break through

Chorus:
E 	  	    B
Now I'm standing alone
  	       A
In a crowded room
  	         A
And we're not speaking
E 	  	    B
And I'm dying to know
                A
Is it killing you
                   A
Like it's killing me? and
C#m 	  	       B
I don't know what to say
  	          E
Since a twist of fate
  	            A
When it all broke down
C#m
And the story of us
         B 	  	     A
Looks a lot like a tragedy now

"Next chapter"

B  C#m  A (x2)

Verse 2:
E 	  	        B
How'd we end up this way?
  	           A
See me nervously pulling at my clothes
A
And trying to look busy
E 	  	        B 	      A
And you're doing your best to avoid me
E 	  	  	    B 	  	  	      A
I'm starting to think one day I'll tell the story of us
  	  	       A
How I was losing my mind when I saw you here
E 	  	     B 	  	  	  	    A
But you held your pride like you should have held me
B  	  	           C#m
Oh, I’m scared to see the ending
            	 A 	        E
Why are we pretending this is nothing?
A
I'd tell you I miss you but I don't know how
B
I've never heard silence quite this loud

E 	  	    B
Now I'm standing alone
  	       A
In a crowded room
  	        A
And we're not speaking
E 	  	    B
And I'm dying to know
              A
Is it killing you
                   A
Like it's killing me? and
C#m 	  	       B
I don't know what to say
  	           E
Since a twist of fate
  	            A
When it all broke down
C#m
And the story of us
         B 	  	     A
Looks a lot like a tragedy now

Bridge:
E
This is looking like a contest
A
Of who can act like they care less
    C#m 	  	  	    B 	  	    A
But I liked it better when you were on my side
E
The battle's in your hands now
A
But I would lay my armor down
   C#m  	  	             B         A
If you'd say you'd rather love than fight
A
So many things that you wish I knew
 	   B
But the story of us might be ending soon

Chorus:
E 	  	    B
Now I'm standing alone
  	       A
In a crowded room
  	          A
And we're not speaking
E 	  	   B
And I'm dying to know
              A
Is it killing you
                  A
Like it's killing me? and
C#m 	  	       B
I don't know what to say
  	          E
Since a twist of fate
  	            A
When it all broke down
C#m
And the story of us
         B 	  	     A 	  	 E 	 B  	 A
Looks a lot like a tragedy now, now, now
A
And we’re not speaking
E 	  	    B
And I'm dying to know
              A
Is it killing you
                   A
Like it's killing me? and
C#m 	  	       B
I don't know what to say
  	          E
Since a twist of fate
  	             A
‘cause we’re going down
        C#m
And the story of us
         B 	  	     A
Looks a lot like a tragedy now

"The End"