Don't Blame Me

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

Don’t blame me; love made me cra zy.

If it (F)does n’t, you ain’t do in’ it right.

Lord, save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be (Am)us ing for the rest of my life.

(Am)I been

(G6)break ing hearts a long time and

toy ing with them old (C)er guys, just play things (Dm7)for me to use.

(Am)Some thing

(G6)hap pened for the first time in

the dark est lit tle par (C)a dise.

(C)Shak ing, pac ing, (Dm7)I just need you.

(F)For you, (Fmaj7)I

would

cross the line,

(G)I

would

waste my time,

(Fmaj7)I

would

lose my mind.

They say, “She’s gone too (CN.C.)far this

time.”

Don’t blame me; love made me cra zy.

If it (Fmaj7)does n’t, you ain’t do in’ it right.

Lord, save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be (Am)us ing for the rest of my life.

Don’t blame me, love made me cra zy.

If it (Fmaj7)does n’t, you ain’t do in’ it right.

Oh, Lord, save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be (Am)us ing for the rest of my life.

(Am)My name

(G6)is what ev er you de cide, and

I’m just gon na call (C)you “mine.” I’m in sane, (Dm7)but I’m your ba by.

(Your ba by.)

(CN.C.)Ech oes (Am)(ech oes) (G6)of your name in side my mind.

(Fmaj7)Ha lo,

hid ing my ob ses (C)sion.

I (C)once was poi son i vy, but (Dm7)now I’m your dai

sy.

(F)And, ba by, for you, life.

I (Dm7)get so (Am)high

(oh!)

(G6)ev ’ry time you’re, ev ’ry time you’re (Fmaj7)lov ing me,

you’re lov ing me.

Trip (C)of my (C)life

(oh!)

(Dm7)ev ’ry time you’re, ev ’ry time you’re (Am)touch ing me,

you’re touch ing (F)me,

(G)ev ’ry time you’re, ev ’ry time you’re (F)lov ing me.

Oh, Lord, save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be us ing for the rest of my (Us ing for the rest of my life,

oh.)

Don’t blame me; love made me cra zy.

If it (Fmaj7)does n’t, you ain’t do in’ it right.

Lord save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be (Am)us ing for the rest of my life.

Don’t blame me; love made me cra zy.

If it (Fmaj7)does n’t, you ain’t do in’ it right.

Oh, Lord, save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be (Am)us ing for the rest of my life.

I (Dm7)get so (Am)high

(oh!)

(G6)ev ’ry time you’re, ev ’ry time you’re (Fmaj7)lov ing me,

you’re lov ing me.

Oh, Lord, save me; my drug is my ba by.

I’ll be us ing for the rest of my life.

Don't Blame Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Don't Blame Me" 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, 85 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with seventh chords in a real musical context — your left hand plays block bass patterns through Am, Dm7, Fmaj7, and G6, so take time to learn those shapes individually before stringing them together.

At 85 BPM the tempo is moderate, but the transitions between Fmaj7 and G6 can catch you off guard because your hand has to shift position quickly while keeping the rhythm steady; isolate that two-chord move and loop it slowly until it feels automatic.

Practice hands separately first, especially through the chorus where the right-hand melody pushes forward with a slightly syncopated feel against those block chords.

Once each hand is comfortable, bring them together at around 60 BPM and only speed up when the joins feel smooth.

A common stumble is rushing through the Am–C–G–F progressions because they feel familiar — resist that, stay locked to the beat.

This is the piece that will make Dm7 and Fmaj7 shapes second nature for you, and that pays off in countless pop songs ahead.

About “Don't Blame Me”

Why does "Don't Blame Me" 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 "Don't Blame Me".
What key is "Don't Blame Me" by Taylor Swift played in?
Don't Blame Me 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 "Don't Blame Me"?
The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Blame Me" 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 "Don't Blame Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Blame Me"?
"Don't Blame Me" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Blame Me"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm7, F, Fmaj7, G, G6.
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 "Don't Blame Me"?
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 "Don't Blame Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Don't Blame Me"?
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 85 BPM.