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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"I Almost Do" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Almost Do"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Almost Do". Key of E, 150 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.