Cold As You

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

You have a (C)way of com ing (Dm)eas i ly to me.

And And when you (C)take, you take the (Dm)ver y best of me.

So, I start a fight ’cause I (C)need to feel sto some thing, and you (Bb)do what you want ’cause I’m not what you want ed.

Oh, what a shame, what a rain y end in’ (Dm)giv en to a per fect day.

Just walk a way, no use de fend in’ (Dm)words that you will nev er say.

And (Dm)now that I’m sit tin’ here (C)think in’ it through,

I’ve (Bb)nev er been an y where (C)cold

as

(Dm)you.

You put up (C)walls and paint them (Dm)all a shade of gray.

And I stood there (C)lov in’ you and (Dm)wished them all a way.

And you come a way with a (C)great lit tle sto some ry of a (Bb)mess of a dream er with the to a dore you.

Oh, what a shame, what a rain y end in’ (Dm)giv en to a per fect day.

Just walk a way,

no use de fend in’ (Dm)words that you will nev er say.

And (Dm)now that I’m sit tin’ here (C)think in’ it through,

I’ve (Bb)nev er been an y where (C)cold as

(Dm)you.

(Dm)you.

You nev er did give a damn thing, hon ey, but I (Bbmaj9)cried, cried for you,

and I (Dm)know you would n’t have told no bod y if I’d (Bbmaj9)died, died for you,

died for you.

Oh, what a shame, what a rain y end in’ (Dm)giv en to a per fect

day.

Oh, ev ’ry smile you fake is so con de scend in’, (Dm)count in’ all the scars you made.

And (Dm)now that I’m sit tin’ here (C)think in’ it through,

I’ve (Bb)nev er been an y where (C)cold as

(Dm)you.

Cold As You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Cold As You" 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, 100 BPM.

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

About “Cold As You”

What key is "Cold As You" by Taylor Swift played in?
Cold As You 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 "Cold As You"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cold As You" 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 "Cold As You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cold As You"?
"Cold As You" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cold As You"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, Bbmaj9, C, Dm, Dm7, F.
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 "Cold As You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cold As You" 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 "Cold As You" 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 "Cold As You" 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.