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(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.
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About “I Knew You Were Trouble”
- Can I learn "I Knew You Were Trouble" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Knew You Were Trouble" with hands-separate practice in G at 152 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Knew You Were Trouble"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Knew You Were Trouble" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "I Knew You Were Trouble"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Knew You Were Trouble" is in the key of G at 152 BPM.