Delicate

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

This ain’t for the best.

My rep u ta tion’s nev er been worse, so you must like me for me.

We can’t make

an y prom is es, now can we, babe?

But you can make me a drink.

(C)Dive bar on the East Side.

Where you at?

(Dm)Phone lights up my night stand in the black.

Do the (Am)Come here, you can meet me in the back.

(C)Dark jeans and your Ni kes; look at you.

(Dm)Oh damn, nev er seen that col or blue.

(Am)Just think of the fun things we could do.

(’Cause I like you.) This ain’t for the best.

(Dm)My rep u ta tion’s nev er been worse, so you must like me for me.

(Yeah, I want you.) We can’t make

(Dm)an y prom is es, now can we, babe?

But you can make me a drink.

Is it (C)cool that I said all that?

Is it (Dm)chill that you’re in my head?

’Cause I (Am)know that it’s del i cate.

(Del i cate.) Is it (C)cool that I said all that?

Is it (Dm)too soon to do this yet?

’Cause I (Am)know that it’s del i cate.

Is n’t it, is n’t it, (C)is n’t it,

is n’t it,

is n’t it, is n’t it, (Am)is n’t it,

is n’t it, del i cate?

(C)Third floor on the West Side, me and you.

(Dm)Hand some, you’re a man sion with a view.

Do the (Am)girls back home can touch you like I do?

(C)Long night with your hands up in my hair.

(Dm)Ech oes of your foot steps on the stairs.

(Am)Stay here, hon ey, I don’t want to share.

(’Cause I like you.) This ain’t for the best.

(Dm)My rep u ta tion’s nev er been worse, so you must like me for me.

(Yeah, I want you.) We can’t make

(Dm)an y prom is es, now can we, babe?

But you can make me a drink.

Is it (C)cool that I said all that?

Is it (Dm)chill that you’re in my head?

’Cause I (Am)know that it’s del i cate.

(Del i cate.) Is it (C)cool that I said all that?

Is it (Dm)too soon to do this yet?

’Cause I (Am)know that it’s del i cate.

Is n’t it, is n’t it, (C)is n’t it,

is n’t it,

is n’t it, is n’t it, (Am)is n’t it,

is n’t it, del i cate?

del i cate?

Some times, I won der when you sleep,

Are you ev er dream ing of me?

Some times, when I look in to your eyes,

I pre tend you’re mine all the damn time.

(’Cause I like Is it cool you.) I said all that?

Is it (Dm)chill that you’re in my head?

’Cause I (Am)know that it’s del i cate.

(Del i cate.) (Yeah, I want (C)Is you.) I said all that?

Is it (Dm)too soon to do this yet?

’Cause I (Am)know that it’s del i cate.

(Del i cate.) (Yeah, I want cool you.) I said all that?

Is it (Dm)chill that you’re in my head?

’Cause I (Am)know that it’s del i cate.

(Del i cate.) (Yeah, I want (C)Is you.) I said all that?

Is it (Dm)too soon to do this yet?

’Cause I (Am)know that it’s del i cate.

(Del i cate.) (Yeah, I want (F)Is Del i cate.

Delicate — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Delicate" 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 C, 94 BPM.

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

About “Delicate”

Why does "Delicate" 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 "Delicate".
What key is "Delicate" by Taylor Swift played in?
Delicate is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Delicate"?
The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Delicate" 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 "Delicate"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Delicate"?
"Delicate" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Delicate"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, F, G.
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 "Delicate"?
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 "Delicate".
Can I see all the notes in "Delicate"?
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 C at 94 BPM.