How You Get The Girl

by Taylor Swift

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Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, (Bb)ah, ah,

ah, ah.

You stand there like a (C5)ghost, shak ing from the (Bb)rain, rain.

She’ll o pen up the (C5)door and say, “Are you in (Bb)sane, -

Tell her Say, it’s been a (C)long six (Bb)months,

when and you were too a (C5)fraid to tell her what you (Bb)want, want.

That’s how it (F)works,

that’s how you get the (Bb)girl.

And then you say, (F)“I want you for (C)worse or for bet ter.

(Bb)I would wait for ev er and ev er.

(F)Broke your heart.

I’ll (C)put it back to geth er.

(Bb)I would wait for ev er and ev er.”

And that’s how it (C)works.

That’s how you get the (Bb)girl, girl.

And that’s how it (C)works.

That’s how you get the (Bb)girl, girl.

Re mind her how it (C5)used to ing from the (Bb)be, be,

with pic tures in the (C5)frames of kiss es on in (Bb)cheeks, cheeks.

Tell her how you must have (C)lost your (Bb)mind

when you left her all a (C5)lone and nev er told her (Bb)why, why.

That’s how it (F)works,

that’s how you lost the (Bb)girl.

And now you say, (F)“I want you for (C)worse or for bet ter.

(Bb)I would wait for ev er and ev er.

(F)Broke your heart.

I’ll (C)put it back to geth er.

(Bb)I would wait for ev er and ev er.”

And that’s how it (C)works.

That’s how you get the (Bb)girl, girl.

And that’s how it (C)works.

That’s how you get the (Bb)girl, girl.

And (F)you

(C)know

(Bb)oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, that (F)I don’t

(C)want you

to go, oh, oh.

Re mind her how it (C5)used to (Bb)be:

pic tures in (C5)frames of kiss es on (Bb)cheeks.

And say you want me.

And then you say,

And that’s how it (C)works.

That’s how you get the (Bb)girl, girl.

And that’s how it (C)works.

That’s how you get the (Bb)girl, girl.

That’s how it (F)works.

That’s how you got the (Bb)girl.

How You Get The Girl by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “How You Get The Girl” 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 Bb at 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "How You Get The Girl" 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 "How You Get The Girl"?
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.