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The Story Of Us

"The Story of Us" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on April 19, 2011, as the fourth single from her third studio album, "Speak Now." The song is performed in the key of C major and was written solely by Taylor Swift. The track explores the aftermath of a failed relationship and reflects on the awkward encounters between the two ex-lovers. As for trivia, "The Story of Us" was written by Taylor Swift during a math class in high school. The melody of the song features a catchy and upbeat guitar-driven sound, accompanied by Swift's signature heartfelt vocals.
The Story Of Us - Taylor Swift

g C C C b
I used to think one day
b b b b b C
we’d tell the story of us
g g g g f# g g f# g a a
How we met and sparks flew instantly
E E E D C C E g a
People would say ‘They’re the lucky ones’
g C C C b
I used to know my place
b b b b b C
Was a spot next to you
g g g g f# g g f# g a a
Now I’m searching the room for an empty seat
E E E E D C a D C D E a
’Cause lately I don’t even know what page you’re on

D C D E F E C
Oh a simple complication,
C D E F E C a E D
Miscommunication has lead to fallout
a a b b b C E D C
Too many things that I wish you knew
a a b b b C E F E
So when your wall’s up I can’t break through

Refrão:
C C E F E D C
Now I’m standing alone
C E F E D C
In a crowded room
C a C E D C
And we’re not speaking
C C E F E D C
And I’m dying to know
C E F E D C
Is it killing you like
C a C E D C
It’s killing me?
G G F E D
And I don’t know what to say
D C G E C D C E g a
Since the twist of fate when it all broke down
C C E F E D C
And the story of us looks
D C D C D E D a
A lot like a tragedy now

g g g
Next chapter

g C C C b
How’d we end up this way?
b b b b b C
Singing nervously,
a a a g g g g g f# g a a
Pulling up my clothes and trying to look busy
E E E E E D D C E a
And you’re doing your best to avoid me
g C C C b
I’m starting to think one day
b b b b b C
I’ll tell the story of us
a a g a b a a g a b a
How I was losing my mind when I saw you here
E E E E E G D D C D G C
But you held your pride like you should’ve held me

D C D E F E C
Oh A simple complication,
C D E F E C a E D
miscommunication has lead to fallout
a a b b b C E D C
Too many things that I wish you knew
a a b b b C E F E
So when your wall’s up I can’t break through

Refrão:
C C E F E D C
Now I’m standing alone
C E F E D C
In a crowded room
C a C E D C
And we’re not speaking
C C E F E D C
And I’m dying to know
C E F E D C
Is it killing you like
C a C E D C
It’s killing me?
G G F E D
And I don’t know what to say
D C G E C D C E g a
Since the twist of fate when it all broke down
C C E F E D C
And the story of us looks
D C D C D E D a
A lot like a tragedy now

C D D D D E D C C
This is looking like a contest
C D D D D E D C E
Of who can act like they care less
C G G G G E D b C G E a
But I liked it better when you were on my side
C D D D D E D C C
The battle’s in your hands now
C D D D D E D C E
But I will lay my armor down
C C b b C D b C G E a
If you say you’d rather love than fight

a a b b b C E D C
So many things that you wish I knew
a a b b b C E F E
But the story of us might be ending soon

Refrão:
C C E F E D C
Now I’m standing alone
C E F E D C
In a crowded room
C a C E D C
And we’re not speaking
C C E F E D C
And I’m dying to know
C E F E D C
Is it killing you
C a C E D C
Like it’s killing me?
G G F E D
But I don’t know what to say
D C G E C D C E g a
Since the twist of fate and it all broke down
C C E F E D C
And the story of us
D C D C D E D a
Looks a lot like a tragedy now