I Almost Do

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

(Asus2)I bet this (E)time of night you’re (B)still up.

(Asus2)I bet you’re tired (E)from a long, hard (B)week.

(Asus2)I bet you’re sit ting (E)in your chair by the (B)win dow, look ing out at the ci ty.

And I bet

some times (E)you won der ’bout (Bsus)me.

And I (E)just wan na tell you

it takes (Asus2)ev ’ry thing in me (C#m7)not to call you.

And I (E)wish I could run (B)to you.

And I hope you know that (Asus2)ev ’ry time I don’t,

I (B)al most do,

I (Asus2)al most do.

(Asus2)I bet you think I ei ther (E)moved on or hate you.

’Cause (Asus2)each time you reach out, (E)there’s no re ply.

(Asus2)I bet it nev er (E)ev er oc (B)curred to you that I can’t say hel lo to you and risk an oth (E)er good bye.

(B)al most do, I al most do.

Oh, (C#m)we made quite a mess, babe.

It’s (A)prob ’ly bet ter off (B)this way.

And I con fess, babe, (A)in my dreams you’re touch (B)ing my face and ask ing (B)me if I (C#m)wan na try a (B)gain with you.

And I al most do.

And I (E)just wan na tell you

it takes (Asus2)ev ’ry thing in me

(C#m7)not to call you.

And I (E)wish I could run (B)to you.

And I hope you know that (Asus2)ev ’ry time I don’t,

I (B)al most do, I al most do.

(Asus2)I bet this (E)time of night you’re still up.

(Asus2)I bet you’re tired (E)from a long, hard (B)week.

(Asus2)I bet you’re sit ting (E)in your chair by the (B)win dow, look ing (C#m)out at the (B)cit y.

And I hope (E)some times you won der ’bout me.

I Almost Do — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Almost Do" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 150 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Almost Do”

Can I play "I Almost Do" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Almost Do" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Almost Do" by Taylor Swift played in?
I Almost Do is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Almost Do"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Almost Do" 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 "I Almost Do"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Almost Do"?
"I Almost Do" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Almost Do"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C#m, C#m7, E.
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 a complete beginner play "I Almost Do"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Almost Do" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Almost Do"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Almost Do" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.