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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Cold As You" 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 D, 115 BPM.

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

About “Cold As You”

Why does "Cold As You" 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 "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 115 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 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 this real sheet music for "Cold As You"?
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 "Cold As You".
Can I see all the notes in "Cold As You"?
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 D at 115 BPM.