Cheatin'

by Sara Evans

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You say

your (C#7)ev ’ry day

is a (F#m)bad dream

that keeps re peat (A)in’,

may be you should have thought a bout

(E)that

when you were (A)cheat in’.

How (A)do you like that (Bm7)furn ished room, the (A)bed, the chair, the ta ble?

The (Bm7)T V pic ture comes and goes, It’s too (A)bad you don’t have ca ble.

How do you like that pa per plate

and and those pork and beans you’re eat in’?

May (Bm7)be you should have thought a bout (E)that

when you were cheat in’.

How (A)do you like that (Bm7)beat up car?

I (A)think it’s fair we trad ed.

Your (Bm7)pick up truck is run nin’ fine.

It’s a (A)coz y ride for dat in’.

Yes I’ve been out a time or two

and found the com fort I been need in’.

May (Bm7)be you should have thought a bout (E)that

when you were cheat in’.

How (E)that

when you were cheat in’.

You made your (D)bed, and you’re (E)out of mine.

You lie a (F#m7)wake, and I (E)sleep just fine.

You’ve done your sow in’, now (E)you can do the reap in’.

May (Bm)be you should have thought a bout (E)that

when you were (D)cheat in’.

Now, (A)what be came of (Bm7)“what’s her name” af ter (A)she spent all your mon ey?

Did she (A)leave you just like (Bm7)you left me?

Well, (A)some times life is fun ny.

Yes, I’ll be glad to take you back

just as soon as I stop (A)breath in’.

May (Bm7)be you should have thought a bout (E)that,

oh, may be you should have (E)thought a bout that,

may (Bm7)be you should have thought a bout (Esus)that

when you were cheat in’.

When you were (A)cheat in’.

Cheatin' by Sara Evans — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cheatin' by Sara Evans 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 A at 90 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Cheatin'" 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 "Cheatin'"?
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.
How many chords does "Cheatin'" use?
Just 11 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C#7, D, Dsus2, E, E7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sara Evans songs work for kids?
Try "A LITTLE BIT STRONGER", "BACKSEAT OF A GREYHOUND BUS", "BORN TO FLY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.