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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Can't Catch Me Now" by Olivia Rodrigo in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Can't Catch Me Now" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Can't Catch Me Now" with hands-separate practice in D at 142 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Can't Catch Me Now"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Can't Catch Me Now" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Can't Catch Me Now"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Can't Catch Me Now" is in the key of D at 142 BPM.