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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Don't Blame Me" by Taylor Swift in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Don't Blame Me" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Don't Blame Me" with hands-separate practice in C at 85 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Blame Me"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Don't Blame Me" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Don't Blame Me"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Don't Blame Me" is in the key of C at 85 BPM.