Call It What You Want

by Taylor Swift

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My cas tle crum bled o ver night.

I brought a knife to a gun fight.

They took the crown, but it’s al right.

All the li ars are call ing me one.

No bod y’s heard from me for months.

I’m do ing bet ter than I ev er was.

’Cause my ba by’s fit like a day dream, (C)walk in’ with his head down.

I’m the one he’s walk in’ to.

So (F)call it what you want, yeah, (Am7)call it what you want to.

My ba by’s fly like a jet stream, (C)high a bove the whole scene.

Loves me like I’m brand new.

So (F)call it what you want, yeah, (Am7)call it what you want to.

All my flow ers grew back as thorns.

Win dows board ed up af ter the storm.

He built a fire just to keep me warm.

All the dra ma queens tak in’ swings,

all the jok ers dress in’ up as kings.

They fade to noth in’ when I look at him.

And I know I make the same mis takes ev ’ry time.

(C)Bridg es burn, I nev er learn.

At least I did one thing (G)right,

I did one thing (F)right.

I’m laugh in’ with my lov er, mak in’ forts un der cov ers.

(C)Trust him like a broth er, yeah, you know I did one thing (G)right.

(F)Star ry eyes spark in’ up my (Am)dark est night,

I want to (G)wear his in i tial on a (Am7)chain ’round my neck, chain ’round my neck.

(G)Not be cause he (F)owns me,

but ’cause he real ly (Am)knows me,

which is more than they can say.

I re call (G)late No vem ber, (Am7)hold in’ my breath.

Slow ly I said, (G)“You don’t need to (F)save me,

but would you run a (Am7)way with me?

Yes.

My ba by’s fit like a day dream, (C)walk in’ with his head down.

I’m the one he’s walk in’ to.

So (F)call it what you want, yeah, (Am7)call it what you want to.

My ba by’s fly like a jet stream, (C)high a bove the whole scene.

Loves me like I’m brand new.

So (F)call it what you want, yeah, (Am7)call it what you want to.

(Oh,

oh.

(F)Call it what you want.)

(Oh,

oh.

(F)Call it what you want.)

(F)Call it what you want, yeah, (Am)call it what you want

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Call It What You Want by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Call It What You Want” by Taylor Swift in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 148 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Call It What You Want" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Call It What You Want"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Taylor Swift songs work for kids?
Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.