I Almost Do

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

(C)I bet

this time of night you’re (D)still up.

(C)I bet you’re tired from a long, hard week.

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

And (C)I bet

some times you won der ’bout (D)me.

And I just wan na (D)tell you

it takes (C)ev ’ry thing in me

not to call you.

And I wish I could (D)run to you.

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

I (D)al most do,

I (C)al most do.

(C)I bet you think I ei ther moved on or (D)hate you.

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

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

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

Oh, (Em)we made quite a mess, babe.

It’s (C)prob ’ly bet ter (D)off this way.

And I con fess, babe,

(C)in my dreams you’re (D)touch ing my face and ask ing (D)me if I (Em)wan na try a (D)gain

with (C)you.

And I al most do.

And I just wan na (D)tell you

it takes (C)ev ’ry thing in me

not to call you.

And I wish I could (D)run to you.

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

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

(C)I bet

this time of night you’re (D)still up.

(C)I bet you’re tired from a long, hard week.

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

And (C)I hope

some times you won der ’bout (D)me.

I Almost Do — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"I Almost Do" 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 G, 140 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “I Almost Do”

Why does "I Almost Do" 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 "I Almost Do".
What key is "I Almost Do" by Taylor Swift played in?
I Almost Do is arranged in the key of G 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 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Almost Do" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 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 "I Almost Do"?
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 "I Almost Do".
Can I see all the notes in "I Almost Do"?
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 G at 140 BPM.