I Knew You Were Trouble

by Taylor Swift

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(G)Once up on a time a few mis takes a go, Pre (D)I was in your sights, that you got me a lone.

You (Em)found me, you found me, you (C)found me, ee, ee, ee, ee.

I (G)guess you did n’t care and I guess I liked the that.

And (D)when I fell your hard, you took a step back with (Em)out I me, with out I me, with (C)out I me, ee, ee, ee, ee.

And he’s long

(D)gone

when he’s next

to (Em)me.

And I re a lize the blame is on me.

’Cause (Em)I knew you were (C)trou ble when you walked in,

so (G)shame on (D)me now.

Flew me to (C)plac es I’ve nev er been

’til you (G)put me (D)down.

Oh, (Em)I knew you were (C)trou ble when you walked in,

so (G)shame on (D)me now.

Flew me to (C)plac es I’ve nev er been.

Now I’m (G)ly ing on the cold, hard (Em)ground.

Oh,

oh,

trou ble, trou ble, trou ble.

Oh,

oh,

trou ble, trou ble, trou ble.

(G)No a pol o gies, he’ll nev er see you cry.

Pre (D)tends he does n’t know that he’s the rea son why you’re (Em)drown ing, you’re drown ing, you’re (C)drown ing, ing, ing, ing, ing.

And (G)heard you moved n’t on and from whis pers on the street.

A (D)new notch in your belt is all I’ll ev be.

And (Em)now I see, with now I see, with (C)now I see, ee, ee, ee, ee.

He was long

(D)gone

when he met

to (Em)me.

And I re a lize the joke is on me.

’Cause (Em)I knew you were (C)trou ble when you walked in,

so (G)shame on (D)me now.

Flew me to (C)plac es I’ve nev er been

’til you (G)put me (D)down.

Oh, (Em)I knew you were (C)trou ble when you walked in,

so (G)shame on (D)me now.

Flew me to (C)plac es I’ve nev er been.

Now I’m (G)ly ing on the cold, hard (Em)ground.

Oh,

oh,

trou ble, trou ble, trou ble.

Oh,

oh,

trou ble, trou ble, trou ble.

trou ble, trou ble.

And the (C)sad dest fear

comes (Em)creep in’ in,

that you (C)nev er loved me

or her, or (D)an y one, or an y thing.

Yeah,

trou ble, trou ble.

(Em)I knew you were (C)trou ble when you walked in.

Trou ble, trou ble, trou ble.

(Em)I knew you were (C)trou ble when you walked in.

Trou ble, (CN.C.)trou ble, trou ble.

I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Knew You Were Trouble” 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 130 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "I Knew You Were Trouble" 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 Knew You Were Trouble"?
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.