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Right now, he’s (E)prob ’ly slow danc ing with a (D)bleach blonde tramp sion and she’s (C#7)prob ’ly get ting frisk y.
Right now, he’s (E)prob ’ly buy ing her some (D)fruit y lit tle drink ing ’cause she (C#7)can’t na shoot whis key.
Right now, he’s (E)prob ’ly up be hind her with a (D)pool stick, show ing her (C#7)how to shoot a com bo.
Oh, and he don’t know
that I (D)dug my key in (F#m)to the side of his (D)pret ty lit tle souped up (F#m)four wheel drive,
(D)carved my name in (F#m)to his leath er seat.
I took a (D)Lou is ville Slug ger to both head lights,
(D)slashed a hole in all four tires,
and (D)may be next time he’ll think be fore he
cheats.
Right now, she’s (E)prob ’ly up sing ing some a (D)white trash tramp sion and she’s (C#7)ni a ka ra o ke.
Right now, she’s (E)prob ’ly say ing, “I’m drunk” (D)fruit and he’s a drink ing ’cause she (C#7)can’t na get luck y.
Right now, he’s (E)prob ’ly dab bing on her three a (D)dol lar’s worth of that (C#7)bath to room a co logne.
Oh, and he don’t know
that I (D)dug my key in (F#m)to the side of his (D)pret ty lit tle souped up (F#m)four wheel drive,
(D)carved my name in (F#m)to his leath er seat.
I took a (D)Lou is ville Slug ger to both head lights,
(D)slashed a hole in all four tires,
and (D)may be next time he’ll think be fore he
cheats.
be fore he
cheats.
I might have (E)saved a lit tle trou ble for the (D)next girl,
’cause the (B)next time that he cheats,
oh,
you know it won’t be on
me.
No,
not on
me.
’Cause I (D)may be next time he’ll think be fore he (B)cheats.
Oh,
(D)may be next time he’ll think
be fore he
cheats.
Oh,
be fore he
cheats.
Oh...
Before He Cheats — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 92 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Before He Cheats”
- What key is "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood played in?
- Before He Cheats is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Before He Cheats"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Before He Cheats" 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 "Before He Cheats"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Before He Cheats"?
- "Before He Cheats" was originally performed by Carrie Underwood. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Before He Cheats"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, B, B7, C, C#, C#7, C#m, D, +4 more.
- What other songs by Carrie Underwood can I play here?
- Try "EVER EVER AFTER", "INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN", "JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Before He Cheats" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Before He Cheats" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Before He Cheats" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.