I Should Have Cheated

by Keyshia Cole

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Ba by, first of all let me say you can’t ac (Gm)cuse me of all the things you (Am)know that you are guil ty (Dm)of.

And I see n’t ac (Gm)that it is eas y for you (Am)to blame ev ’ry thing on (Dm)me.

If that’s the case,

(Gm)I should go have my fun and do (Am)all the things you say I (Dm)do.

Boy I can’t

con (Gm)tin ue to take this from you.

I might as well (Dm)have cheat ed on you

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)cheat in’.

I might as well (Dm)have lied to you

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)ly in’.

I might as well (Dm)have gone to the club

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)club bin’.

I might as well (Dm)have giv en a way my love

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me, I should have cheat ed.

Now you say I was out

with some (Gm)bod y else when my girl told (Am)me she saw you with some (Dm)girl.

But I did n’t ac (Gm)cuse you of some thin’ that I (Am)did n’t see ’ry my self.

(Dm)me.

If Re al ize

(Gm)that I would nev er do and an (Am)y thing to dis re spect (Dm)you.

Trust I me,

you (Gm)got ta stop ac cus in’ me.

I might as well (Dm)have cheat ed on you

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)cheat in’.

I might as well (Dm)have lied to you

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)ly in’.

I might as well (Dm)have gone to the club

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)club bin’.

I might as well (Dm)have giv en a way my love

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me, I should have cheat ed.

Now you say I was out

with some (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me.

Don’t you know I (Bb)wish I knew (C)that you would (Dm)treat me this way.

(C)If (F)you don’t (Gm)prom ise me that you’ll (F)change your (Eb)ways (D)I’m leav (Ebmaj7)in’

to (D7)day and I ain’t (Gm)com in’ back.

And you (F)made it like that.

Was un (Bbmaj7)fair to me, all this (Am7)jeal ous y.

(Gm7)I’m your (F)ev ’ry thing.

(F9sus)What (E9sus)will you (Ebmaj7)do with out me?

Why you trip as well (Dm)pin’?

cheat ed on

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me, I should ’ve cheat ed.

I should ’ve lied.

I should ’ve cheat ed.

May be I should ’ve went (Am7)out to the club.

Or may be I,

I should ’ve done it.

Should a giv en a way all my love.

Or may be I, I should ’ve played you ’cause you don’t ap pre (Am7)ci ate me, no.

And I tried to stay down with you but you’re mak in’ it (Am7)hard for might me.

well (Dm)have cheat ed on you

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)cheat in’.

I might as well (Dm)have lied to you

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)ly in’.

I might as well (Dm)have gone to the club

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)club bin’.

I might as well (Dm)have giv en a way my love

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me, I should ’ve cheat ed.

As (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am7)cheat in’, I should ’ve cheat ed.

As (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am7)ly in’, ly in’, (Dm)ly in’, ly in’, ly in’.

As (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am7)club bin’, club bin’, (Dm)club bin’, club bin’, club bin’.

As (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am7)cheat in’, I should ’ve cheat ed.

I should ’ve cheat ed.

I should ’ve cheat ed.

I should ’ve cheat ed.

I should ’ve cheat ed.

I should ’ve cheat ed.

I Should Have Cheated by Keyshia Cole — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Should Have Cheated by Keyshia Cole 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 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "I Should Have Cheated" 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 Should Have Cheated"?
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 "I Should Have Cheated" use?
Just 19 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, D, D7, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Keyshia Cole songs work for kids?
Try "LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.