The Outside

by Taylor Swift

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Lyrics

I did n’t know what I would find

when I went look in’ for a rea son.

I to know I did n’t read be tween the lines

and, ba by, I’ve got no where to go.

I tried to take the road had less trav (Bb)eled by,

but noth ing seems to work the first (Bb)few times.

Am (C)I right?

do an y So, how can I ev er try to be bet ter?

(Bb)No bod y ev er lets me in.

I can still see you, this ain’t the best view (Bb)on the out side look in’ in.

I’ve

been a lot of lone ly plac es, I’ve

nev er been on the out side.

You saw me there, but nev er knew

when I that I would give it all up I to be a part of this, a part of you.

And now it’s all too late.

So, you see you could ’ve helped if you had want ed (Bb)eled to,

but no one no tic es un til (Bb)it’s too

late (C)I to do an y thing.

How can I ev er try to be bet ter?

(Bb)No bod y ev er lets me in.

I can still see you, this ain’t the best view (Bb)on the out side look in’ in.

I’ve

been a lot of lone ly plac es, I’ve

nev er been on the out side.

How

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The Outside by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Outside” 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 comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "The Outside" 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 "The Outside"?
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.