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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Almost Do" by Taylor Swift: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "I Almost Do" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Almost Do" by Taylor Swift. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I Almost Do" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I Almost Do" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.