I Did Something Bad

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

I (Gm)nev er trust a nar cis sist, but they love me.

So, I (Eb)play ’em like a vi o lin and I make it look, (Cm)oh, so (Dm)eas y.

’Cause for (Gm)ev ’ry lie I tell them, they tell me three.

(Eb)This is how the world works.

You got ta all he (Cm)thinks a (Dm)bout is me.

I can feel the flames on my skin, He crim son red a (F)paint on my lips.

But If a man talks shit, then I owe him noth ing.

I don’t re gret it one (Dm)bit, ’cause he had it com in’.

They say I did some thing (Gm)bad.

Then why’s it feel so good?

They say I did some thing (Ebmaj7)bad.

Then why’s it feel so good?

Most fun I ev er (Gm)had,

and I’d do it (Bb)o ver and o ver and o ver a gain if I (Eb5)could.

It just felt so good,

good.

It just felt so good.

I (Gm)nev er trust a play cis boy, but they love me.

So, I (Eb)fly ’em all a round the world and I let it them (Cm)think they (Dm)saved me.

’Cause They (Gm)nev er see it com ing, what I do next.

(Eb)This is how the world works.

You got ta leave be (Cm)fore you (Dm)get left.

me.

I can feel the flames on my skin.

He says, “Don’t throw a (F)way a good thing.” But if he drops my name, then I owe him noth ing.

And if he spends it my (Dm)change, then he had it com in’.

They say I did some thing (Gm)bad.

Then why’s it feel so good?

They say I did some thing (Ebmaj7)bad.

Then why’s it feel so good?

Most fun I ev er (Gm)had,

and I’d do it (Bb)o ver and o ver and o ver a gain if I (Eb5)could.

It just felt so good,

good.

It just felt so good.

I

They’re burn ing all the witch es, e ven if you (Bb6)aren’t one.

They got their pitch forks and proof,

their re ceipts and (Dm)rea sons.

They’re burn ing all the witch es, e ven if you (Gm)aren’t one.

So, (Eb)light me up, light me up, (Cm)light me up.

Go a head and (Dm)light me up, (Gsus)light me up, light me up, light me up, light me up.

They say I did some thing

Oh, they say I did some thing (Eb)bad.

Why’s it feel so good,

good?

So good, why’s it feel so good?

Why’s it feel, why’s it feel so good?

(Bad.) It just felt so good,

good.

I Did Something Bad — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Did Something Bad" 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 C, 168 BPM.

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

About “I Did Something Bad”

What key is "I Did Something Bad" by Taylor Swift played in?
I Did Something Bad is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Did Something Bad"?
The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Did Something Bad" 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 Did Something Bad"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Did Something Bad"?
"I Did Something Bad" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Did Something Bad"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: Bb, Bb6, C, Cm, Csus2, Dm, Dpow, Eb, +6 more.
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 Did Something Bad" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Did Something Bad" 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 Did Something Bad" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 Did Something Bad" 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.