Other arrangements of Cheatin'
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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' — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Cheatin'" by Sara Evans: 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, 90 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 “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 there a karaoke version of "Cheatin'" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cheatin'" by Sara Evans. 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 "Cheatin'" 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 "Cheatin'" 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.