I Almost Do

by Taylor Swift

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Lyrics

(C)I bet

this time of night you’re (D)still up.

(C)I bet you’re tired from a long, hard week.

(C)I bet you’re sit ting in your chair by the (D)win dow, look ing out at the cit y.

And (C)I bet

some times you won der ’bout (D)me.

And I just wan na (D)tell you

it takes (C)ev ’ry thing in me

not to call you.

And I wish I could (D)run to you.

And I hope you know that (C)ev ’ry time I don’t,

I (D)al most do,

I (C)al most do.

(C)I bet you think I ei ther moved on or (D)hate you.

’Cause (C)each time you reach (G)out, there’s no re ply.

(C)I bet it (G)nev er ev er oc (D)curred to you that I can’t say hel (C)lo to you and risk an (G)oth er good bye.

(D)al most do, I al most do.

Oh, (Em)we made quite a mess, babe.

It’s (C)prob ’ly bet ter (D)off this way.

And I con fess, babe,

(C)in my dreams you’re (D)touch ing my face and ask ing (D)me if I (Em)wan na try a (D)gain

with (C)you.

And I al most do.

And I just wan na (D)tell you

it takes (C)ev ’ry thing in me

not to call you.

And I wish I could (D)run to you.

And I hope you know that (C)ev ’ry time I don’t,

I (D)al most do, I al most do.

(C)I bet

this time of night you’re (D)still up.

(C)I bet you’re tired from a long, hard week.

(C)I bet you’re sit ting in your chair by the (D)win dow, look ing out at the cit y.

And (C)I hope

some times you won der ’bout (D)me.

I Almost Do by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Almost Do” 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 140 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 "I Almost Do" 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 "I Almost Do"?
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.