I Did Something Bad

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

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

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

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

(Eb)This is how the world works.

You Now 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 (Eb)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 (Eb)could.

It just felt so good,

good.

nev er trust a play cis boy, but they love me.

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

It just felt so good,

good.

(D)I

ing witch ven aren’t one.

They pitch proof,

their re rea sons.

They’re burn ing all the witch es, e ven if you (Gm7)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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Did Something Bad" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Did Something Bad”

Can I play "I Did Something Bad" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Did Something Bad" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Did Something Bad" by Taylor Swift played in?
I Did Something Bad 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 Did Something Bad"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Did Something Bad" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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.
Can a complete beginner play "I Did Something Bad"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Did Something Bad" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Did Something Bad"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Did Something Bad" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.