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The sto ry starts when it was (G)hot and it was sum mer and I had it all, I had him (A)right there where I want ed him.
She came a long, got him a (G)lone and a let’s hear the ap plause.
She took him fast er than I (CN.C.)you can say her sab o tage.
But I nev er saw it com in’, (G)would n’t have sus pect ed it.
I un der es ti mat ed (A)just who I was deal in’ with.
She had to know the pain was (G)beat in’ on me like a drum.
(CN.C.)She un der es ti mat ed (A)just (CN.C.)who she was steal in’ from.
(Bm7)She’s not a saint and she’s (G)not what you think.
She’s an (D)ac tress, whoa.
And (Bm7)she’s bet ter known for the (G)things that she does on the (D)mat tress, whoa.
(Bm)Soon she’s gon na find steal in’ (G)oth er peo ple’s toys on the (A)play ground won’t make you man y (G)friends.
(Bm)She should keep in mind, she should (G)keep in mind there is noth in’ (A)I do bet ter than re venge.
She looks at life like it’s a (G)par ty and she’s on the list.
She looks at me like I’m a (A)trend and she’s so o ver it.
I think her ev er pre sent (G)frown and a lit tle trou bl ing.
She thinks I’m psy cho than I (CN.C.)like to say her name with things.
But so phis ti ca tion is n’t (G)what you wear or who you know or push in’ peo ple down to (A)get you where you wan na go.
Oh, they don’t teach you that in (G)prep school, so it’s up to me.
(CN.C.)But no a mount of vin tage (A)dress (CN.C.)es gives you dig ni ty.
(Bm7)She’s not a saint and she’s (G)not what you think.
She’s an (D)ac tress, whoa.
And (Bm7)She’s bet ter known for the (G)things that she does on the (D)mat tress, whoa.
(Bm)Soon she’s gon na find steal in’ (G)oth er peo ple’s toys on the (A)play ground won’t make you man y (G)friends.
(Bm)She should keep in mind, she should (G)keep in mind there is noth in’ (A)I do bet ter than re venge.
venge.
I’m (A)just an oth er thing for you to (Bm)roll your eyes at, hon ey.
You (G)might have him, but (D)have n’t you (A)heard?
I’m (Bm7)just an oth er thing for you to (G)roll your eyes at, hon ey.
You (D)might have him, but I (A)al ways get the last (Bm)word.
(Bm7)She’s (CN.C.)not a saint and she’s (G)not (CN.C.)what you think.
She’s an (D)ac tress, whoa.
venge.
And do you (Bm)still feel like you know what you’re do in’?
’Cause (D)I don’t think you (A)do, oh.
Do you (Bm)still feel like you know what you’re do in’?
I (D)don’t think you do, I don’t think (A)you do.
Let’s hear the ap plause.
Come show me (G)how much bet ter you are.
See, you de serve some ap plause
’cause you’re (G)so much bet ter.
(CN.C.)She took him fast er than (A)you (CN.C.)can say sab o tage.
Better Than Revenge — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Better Than Revenge" by Taylor Swift: 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 D, 138 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 “Better Than Revenge”
- What key is "Better Than Revenge" by Taylor Swift played in?
- Better Than Revenge 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 "Better Than Revenge"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Better Than Revenge" 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 "Better Than Revenge"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Better Than Revenge"?
- "Better Than Revenge" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Better Than Revenge"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, D, G.
- What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?
- Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Better Than Revenge" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Better Than Revenge" by Taylor Swift. 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 "Better Than Revenge" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Better Than Revenge" 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.