Cheatin'

by Sara Evans
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Lyrics

You say

your (C#7)ev ’ry day

is a (F#m)bad dream

that keeps re peat (A)in’,

may be you should have thought a bout

(E)that

when you were (A)cheat in’.

How (A)do you like that (Bm7)furn ished room, the (A)bed, the chair, the ta ble?

The (Bm7)T V pic ture comes and goes, It’s too (A)bad you don’t have ca ble.

How do you like that pa per plate

and and those pork and beans you’re eat in’?

May (Bm7)be you should have thought a bout (E)that

when you were cheat in’.

How (A)do you like that (Bm7)beat up car?

I (A)think it’s fair we trad ed.

Your (Bm7)pick up truck is run nin’ fine.

It’s a (A)coz y ride for dat in’.

Yes I’ve been out a time or two

and found the com fort I been need in’.

May (Bm7)be you should have thought a bout (E)that

when you were cheat in’.

How (E)that

when you were cheat in’.

You made your (D)bed, and you’re (E)out of mine.

You lie a (F#m7)wake, and I (E)sleep just fine.

You’ve done your sow in’, now (E)you can do the reap in’.

May (Bm)be you should have thought a bout (E)that

when you were (D)cheat in’.

Now, (A)what be came of (Bm7)“what’s her name” af ter (A)she spent all your mon ey?

Did she (A)leave you just like (Bm7)you left me?

Well, (A)some times life is fun ny.

Yes, I’ll be glad to take you back

just as soon as I stop (A)breath in’.

May (Bm7)be you should have thought a bout (E)that,

oh, may be you should have (E)thought a bout that,

may (Bm7)be you should have thought a bout (Esus)that

when you were cheat in’.

When you were (A)cheat in’.

Cheatin' — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Cheatin'" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 90 BPM.

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

About “Cheatin'

Why does "Cheatin'" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Cheatin'".
What key is "Cheatin'" by Sara Evans played in?
Cheatin' 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 "Cheatin'"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cheatin'" 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 "Cheatin'"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cheatin'"?
"Cheatin'" was originally performed by Sara Evans. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cheatin'"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C#7, D, Dsus2, E, E7, +3 more.
What other songs by Sara Evans can I play here?
Try "A LITTLE BIT STRONGER", "BACKSEAT OF A GREYHOUND BUS", "BORN TO FLY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Cheatin'"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Cheatin'".
Can I see all the notes in "Cheatin'"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 90 BPM.

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