Can't Catch Me Now

by Olivia Rodrigo
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Lyrics

There’s (B)blood on the side of the (D)moun tain.

There’s (B)writ ing all o ver the (D)wall.

(B)Shad ows of us are still (D)danc ing in (E)ev ’ry room and ev ’ry (A)hall.

There’s (A)made.

Yeah, (E)you think that you got a (A)way.

But I’m (B)in the trees, I’m in the breeze, my (B)foot steps on the ground.

You’ll see my face in ev ’ry place, but you can’t catch me now.

Through (B)wad ing grass, the months will pass.

You’ll (B)feel it all a round.

I’m here, I’m there, I’m ev ’ry where, but you can’t catch me now.

No, (E)you can’t

catch

me now.

(B)Bet you thought I’d nev er (D)do it,

(B)thought I’d go o ver my (D)head.

(B)I bet you fig ured I’d (D)pass with the win ter, be (E)some thing eas y to for (A)get.

Oh, (E)you think I’m gone ’cause I left.

But I’m catch

me now.

Ooh.

Ooh.

Ooh.

Ooh.

You can’t, (F#)you can’t catch me now.

I’m com ing like a (A)storm in to your (B)town.

You can’t, (F#)you can’t catch me now.

I’m high er than the (A)hopes that you brought (B)down.

You can’t, (F#)you can’t catch me now.

I’m com ing like a (A)storm in to your (B)town.

You can’t, (F#)you can’t catch me now.

I’m high er than the (A)hopes that you brought

You can’t, (A)you can’t, you can’t.

There’s (B)blood on the side of the (D)moun tain.

It’s (B)turn ing a new shade of (D)red.

Yeah, (B)some times the fi re you (D)found ed

(E)don’t burn the way you’d ex (A)pect.

Yeah, (E)you thought that this was the (A)end.

Can't Catch Me Now — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Can't Catch Me Now" by Olivia Rodrigo: 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, 142 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Can't Catch Me Now”

What key is "Can't Catch Me Now" by Olivia Rodrigo played in?
Can't Catch Me Now 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 "Can't Catch Me Now"?
The arrangement plays at 142 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Can't Catch Me Now" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Can't Catch Me Now"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Can't Catch Me Now"?
"Can't Catch Me Now" was originally performed by Olivia Rodrigo. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Olivia Rodrigo can I play here?
Try "THE CURE", "1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back", "All-American Bitch". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Can't Catch Me Now" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Can't Catch Me Now" by Olivia Rodrigo. 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 "Can't Catch Me Now" 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 "Can't Catch Me Now" 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.