Aftertaste

by Shawn Mendes
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Lyrics

Re re wind (G)Fri day night, nev er for get it, how you let me go.

No more lies, (G)I’ll be fine, know where I’m head ed, prob ’bly should have known.

And (F#m)now you’re gon na say, (G)“Pret ty please, for give me.”

Fool me once, (G)told you twice you’re gon na re gret it, now you’re all a lone, yeah.

Turns out (A)that no one can re (G)place (D)me.

I’m per (A)ma nent, you can’t e (G)rase (D)me.

I’ll help you re (Bm7)mem ber (A)me, one more kiss is (G)all it (D)takes.

I’ll leave you with the (Bm7)mem o (A)ry and the (G)af ter (D)taste.

Close your eyes, (G)you can’t hide, try to for get me, but I’m ev ’ry where.

I’m the smell (G)on your sheets, you w weren’t read y when you left me there.

And (F#m)now you’re gon na say, (G)“Pre ty please, for give me.”

Bet it hurts, (G)it gets worse, you’re you know no bod y said it would be fair, oh.

Turns out (A)that no one can re (G)place (D)me.

I’m per (A)ma nent, you can’t e (G)rase (D)me.

I’ll help you re (Bm7)mem ber (A)me, one more kiss is (G)all it (D)takes.

I’ll leave you with the (Bm7)mem o (A)ry and the (G)af ter (D)taste.

(G)af ter (D)taste.

And now there’s some thing in your (D)way

’cause you threw it all to (D)waste.

And you won der if you could take (D)back what you did (A)that day, and it hurts,

’cause...

(G)af ter (D)taste.

Turns out that no one can re (G)place (D)me.

I’m per (A)ma nent, you can’t e (G)rase (D)me.

I’ll help you re (Bm7)mem ber (A)me, one more kiss is (G)all it (D)takes.

I’ll leave you with the (Bm7)mem o (A)ry and the (G)af ter (D)taste.

And the (G)af ter (D)taste.

Aftertaste — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Aftertaste" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 84 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Aftertaste”

Where are the chord symbols for "Aftertaste" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Aftertaste" is in D.
What key is "Aftertaste" by Shawn Mendes played in?
Aftertaste is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Aftertaste"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Aftertaste" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Aftertaste"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Aftertaste"?
"Aftertaste" was originally performed by Shawn Mendes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Aftertaste"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em, F#m, +1 more.
What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?
Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Aftertaste" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Aftertaste" is in the key of D at 84 BPM.
What chords are in "Aftertaste"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.