This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

· by Taylor Swift

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It was so nice throw ing big par ties, jump in to the pool from the bal co ny, ev ’ry one swim ming in a cham pagne sea.

And there are no rules when you show up here.

Bass beat rat tl ing the chan de lier.

Feel ing so Gats by for that whole year.

So (Bb)why’d you have to rain on my pa (C)rade?

I’m shak ing my (Gm)head

and lock ing the (C)gates.

(CN.C.)This is why we can’t have (F)nice

(Dm)things,

(Bb)dar

(C)ling.

Be cause you break them, I had to take them a way.

(C)This is why we can’t have (F)nice

(Dm)things,

(Bb)hon

(C)ey.

(F)Did you think I would n’t hear (Dm)all the things you said a bout (Bb)me?

(C)This is why we can’t have nice things.

It was so nice be ing friends a gain.

There I was, giv ing you a sec ond chance, but you stabbed me in the back while shak ing my hand.

And there in lies the is sue: friends don’t try to trick you, get you on the phone and mind twist you.

And so I took an axe to a mend ed fence.

But I’m (C)This is why we can’t have...

(F)Here’s a toast to my (Dm)real friends: they don’t care a bout the (C)“he said, she said.” And here’s to my (Dm)ba by: he ain’t read ing what they (C)call me late ly.

(F)And here’s to my (Dm)ma (F)ma: had to lis ten to (C)all this dra ma.

And (F)here’s

to (Dm)you, ’cause for (Bb)give ness is a nice thing to (C)do.

This is why we can’t have (F)nice

(Dm)things,

(Bb)dar

(C)ling.

Be cause you break them, I had to take them a way.

(C)This is why we can’t have (F)nice

(Dm)things,

(Bb)hon

(C)ey.

(F)Did you think I would n’t hear (Dm)all the things you said a bout (Bb)me?

(C)This is why we can’t have (F)nice

(Dm)things,

(Bb)dar

(C)ling.

Be cause you break them, I had to take them.

And here’s to my (C)ba by, (F)nice

(Dm)things,

(Bb)hon

(C)ey.

(F)Did you think I would n’t hear (Dm)all the things you said a bout (Bb)me?

(C)This is why we can’t have nice things.

This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things” 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 156 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" 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 "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things"?: 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.
What other Taylor Swift songs work for kids?: Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.