Cold As You

· by Taylor Swift

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Lyrics

You have a (C)way of com ing (Dm)eas i ly to me.

And And when you (C)take, you take the (Dm)ver y best of me.

So, I start a fight ’cause I (C)need to feel sto some thing, and you (Bb)do what you want ’cause I’m not nerve what you want ed.

Oh, what a shame, what a rain y end in’ (Dm)giv en to a per fect day.

Just walk a way, no use de fend in’ (Dm)words that you will nev er say.

And (Dm)now that I’m sit tin’ here (C)think in’ it through, I’ve (Bb)nev er been an y where (C)cold as (Dm)you.

You put up (C)walls and paint them (Dm)all a shade of gray.

And I stood there (C)lov in’ you and (Dm)wished them all a way.

And you come a way with a (C)great lit tle sto some ry of a (Bb)mess of a dream er with the nerve to a dore you.

Oh, what a shame, what a rain y end in’ (Dm)giv en to a per fect day.

Just walk a way, no use de fend in’ (Dm)words that you will nev er say.

And (Dm)now that I’m sit tin’ here (C)think in’ it through, I’ve (Bb)nev er been an y where (C)cold as (Dm)you.

(Dm)you.

You nev er did give a damn thing, hon ey, but I (Bbmaj9)cried, cried for you,

and I (Dm)know you would n’t have told no bod y if I’d (Bbmaj9)died, died for you,

died for you.

Oh, what a shame, what a rain y end in’ (Dm)giv en to a per fect

day.

Oh, ev ’ry smile you fake is so con de scend in’, (Dm)count in’ all the scars you made.

And (Dm)now that I’m sit tin’ here (C)think in’ it through, I’ve (Bb)nev er been an y where (C)cold as (Dm)you.

Cold As You by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cold As You” 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 G at 115 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 "Cold As You" 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 "Cold As You"?: 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.