I Knew You Were Trouble

by Taylor Swift
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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.

I Knew You Were Trouble — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Knew You Were Trouble" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 152 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 Knew You Were Trouble”

Where are the chord symbols for "I Knew You Were Trouble" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Knew You Were Trouble" is in G.
What key is "I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift played in?
I Knew You Were Trouble 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 Knew You Were Trouble"?
The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Knew You Were Trouble" 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 Knew You Were Trouble"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Knew You Were Trouble"?
"I Knew You Were Trouble" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Knew You Were Trouble"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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.
Does "I Knew You Were Trouble" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Knew You Were Trouble" is in the key of G at 152 BPM.
What chords are in "I Knew You Were Trouble"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.