Don't Blame Me

by Taylor Swift

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Lyrics

Don’t blame me; love made me cra zy.

If it (F)does n’t, you ain’t do in’ it right.

Lord, save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be (Am)us ing for the rest of my life.

(Am)I been

(G6)break ing hearts a long time and

toy ing with them old (C)er guys, just play things (Dm7)for me to use.

(Am)Some thing

(G6)hap pened for the first time in

the dark est lit tle par (C)a dise.

(C)Shak ing, pac ing, (Dm7)I just need you.

(F)For you, (Fmaj7)I

would

cross the line,

(G)I

would

waste my time,

(Fmaj7)I

would

lose my mind.

They say, “She’s gone too (CN.C.)far this

time.”

Don’t blame me; love made me cra zy.

If it (Fmaj7)does n’t, you ain’t do in’ it right.

Lord, save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be (Am)us ing for the rest of my life.

Don’t blame me, love made me cra zy.

If it (Fmaj7)does n’t, you ain’t do in’ it right.

Oh, Lord, save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be (Am)us ing for the rest of my life.

(Am)My name

(G6)is what ev er you de cide, and

I’m just gon na call (C)you “mine.” I’m in sane, (Dm7)but I’m your ba by.

(Your ba by.)

(CN.C.)Ech oes (Am)(ech oes) (G6)of your name in side my mind.

(Fmaj7)Ha lo,

hid ing my ob ses (C)sion.

I (C)once was poi son i vy, but (Dm7)now I’m your dai

sy.

(F)And, ba by, for you, life.

I (Dm7)get so (Am)high

(oh!)

(G6)ev ’ry time you’re, ev ’ry time you’re (Fmaj7)lov ing me,

you’re lov ing me.

Trip (C)of my (C)life

(oh!)

(Dm7)ev ’ry time you’re, ev ’ry time you’re (Am)touch ing me,

you’re touch ing (F)me,

(G)ev ’ry time you’re, ev ’ry time you’re (F)lov ing me.

Oh, Lord, save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be us ing for the rest of my (Us ing for the rest of my life,

oh.)

Don’t blame me; love made me cra zy.

If it (Fmaj7)does n’t, you ain’t do in’ it right.

Lord save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be (Am)us ing for the rest of my life.

Don’t blame me; love made me cra zy.

If it (Fmaj7)does n’t, you ain’t do in’ it right.

Oh, Lord, save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be (Am)us ing for the rest of my life.

I (Dm7)get so (Am)high

(oh!)

(G6)ev ’ry time you’re, ev ’ry time you’re (Fmaj7)lov ing me,

you’re lov ing me.

Oh, Lord, save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be us ing for the rest of my life.

Don't Blame Me by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Blame Me 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 85 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with seventh chords in a real musical context — your left hand plays block bass patterns through Am, Dm7, Fmaj7, and G6, so take time to learn those shapes individually before stringing them together. At 85 BPM the tempo is moderate, but the transitions between Fmaj7 and G6 can catch you off guard because your hand has to shift position quickly while keeping the rhythm steady; isolate that two-chord move and loop it slowly until it feels automatic. Practice hands separately first, especially through the chorus where the right-hand melody pushes forward with a slightly syncopated feel against those block chords. Once each hand is comfortable, bring them together at around 60 BPM and only speed up when the joins feel smooth. A common stumble is rushing through the Am–C–G–F progressions because they feel familiar — resist that, stay locked to the beat. This is the piece that will make Dm7 and Fmaj7 shapes second nature for you, and that pays off in countless pop songs ahead.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Don't Blame Me" 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 "Don't Blame Me"?
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 "Don't Blame Me" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, F, Fmaj7, G, G6. Take it one section at a time.
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.