I Should Have Cheated

by Keyshia Cole
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Ba by, first of all let me say you can’t ac (Gm)cuse me of all the things you (Am)know that you are guil ty (Dm)of.

And I see n’t ac (Gm)that it is eas y for you (Am)to blame ev ’ry thing on (Dm)me.

If that’s the case,

(Gm)I should go have my fun and do (Am)all the things you say I (Dm)do.

Boy I can’t

con (Gm)tin ue to take this from you.

I might as well (Dm)have cheat ed on you

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)cheat in’.

I might as well (Dm)have lied to you

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)ly in’.

I might as well (Dm)have gone to the club

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)club bin’.

I might as well (Dm)have giv en a way my love

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me, I should have cheat ed.

Now you say I was out

with some (Gm)bod y else when my girl told (Am)me she saw you with some (Dm)girl.

But I did n’t ac (Gm)cuse you of some thin’ that I (Am)did n’t see ’ry my self.

(Dm)me.

If Re al ize

(Gm)that I would nev er do and an (Am)y thing to dis re spect (Dm)you.

Trust I me,

you (Gm)got ta stop ac cus in’ me.

I might as well (Dm)have cheat ed on you

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)cheat in’.

I might as well (Dm)have lied to you

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)ly in’.

I might as well (Dm)have gone to the club

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)club bin’.

I might as well (Dm)have giv en a way my love

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me, I should have cheat ed.

Now you say I was out

with some (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me.

Don’t you know I (Bb)wish I knew (C)that you would (Dm)treat me this way.

(C)If (F)you don’t (Gm)prom ise me that you’ll (F)change your (Eb)ways (D)I’m leav (Ebmaj7)in’

to (D7)day and I ain’t (Gm)com in’ back.

And you (F)made it like that.

Was un (Bbmaj7)fair to me, all this (Am7)jeal ous y.

(Gm7)I’m your (F)ev ’ry thing.

(F9sus)What (E9sus)will you (Ebmaj7)do with out me?

Why you trip as well (Dm)pin’?

cheat ed on

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me, I should ’ve cheat ed.

I should ’ve lied.

I should ’ve cheat ed.

May be I should ’ve went (Am7)out to the club.

Or may be I,

I should ’ve done it.

Should a giv en a way all my love.

Or may be I, I should ’ve played you ’cause you don’t ap pre (Am7)ci ate me, no.

And I tried to stay down with you but you’re mak in’ it (Am7)hard for might me.

well (Dm)have cheat ed on you

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)cheat in’.

I might as well (Dm)have lied to you

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)ly in’.

I might as well (Dm)have gone to the club

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am)club bin’.

I might as well (Dm)have giv en a way my love

as (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me, I should ’ve cheat ed.

As (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am7)cheat in’, I should ’ve cheat ed.

As (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am7)ly in’, ly in’, (Dm)ly in’, ly in’, ly in’.

As (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am7)club bin’, club bin’, (Dm)club bin’, club bin’, club bin’.

As (Gm7)much as you ac cuse me of (Am7)cheat in’, I should ’ve cheat ed.

I should ’ve cheat ed.

I should ’ve cheat ed.

I should ’ve cheat ed.

I should ’ve cheat ed.

I should ’ve cheat ed.

I Should Have Cheated — Simple Sheet Music

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"I Should Have Cheated" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 130 BPM.

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

About “I Should Have Cheated

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Should Have Cheated"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "I Should Have Cheated" by Keyshia Cole played in?
I Should Have Cheated 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 Should Have Cheated"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Should Have Cheated" 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 Should Have Cheated"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Should Have Cheated"?
"I Should Have Cheated" was originally performed by Keyshia Cole. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Should Have Cheated"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, D, D7, +11 more.
What other songs by Keyshia Cole can I play here?
Try "LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Should Have Cheated". Key of G, 130 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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