Learn "I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift on Piano

Master "I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of G at 152 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

(G)One up on a time a few mis takes a go. (D)I was in your sights, you got me a lone. You (Em)found me, you found me, you (C)found me, ee, ee, ee, ee. I (G)guess you did n’t care I guess I liked that. And (D)when I fell hard. you took a step back with (Em)out me, with out me, with (C)out me, ee, ee, ee, ee. And he’s long (D)gone when he’s next to (Em)me. And I re al ize the blame is on me. ’Cause (Em)I knew you were (C)trou ble when you walked in, so (G)shame on (D)me now. Flew me to (C)plac es I’ve nev er been till you (G)put me (D)down. Oh, (Em)I knew you were (C)trou ble when you walked in, so (G)shame on (D)me now. Flew me to (C)plac es I’ve nev er been. Now I’m (CN.C.)ly ing on the cold, hard (Em)ground. Oh, oh, trou ble, (G)trou ble, (D)trou ble. Oh, oh, trou ble, (CN.C.)trou ble, trou ble.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
G
Tempo
152 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "I Knew You Were Trouble" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.