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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "I Almost Do" by Taylor Swift in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "I Almost Do"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "I Almost Do" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature E, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 150 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.