Picture To Burn

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

I’ll state the ob vi ous: I (C)did n’t get my per fect fan ta sy.

I re al ize you love your self more than you could ev er love me.

So, go and (Am7)tell your friends that I’m ob (D)ses sive and (G)cra zy.

That’s (Am7)fine, you won’t (C)mind if I (D)say,

by the way, I hate that (G)stu pid old (Am7)pick up truck you (C)nev er let me (D)drive.

You’re a (G)red neck (Am7)heart break who’s (C)real ly bad at (D)ly ing.

So, watch me (Am7)strike a match on all my (D)wast ed time.

So as (C)far as I’m con cerned, you’re (D)just an oth er pic ture to burn.

There’s no time for tears, I’m just (C)sit tin’ here (D)plan ning my re venge.

There’s noth in’ stop ping me from (C)go ing out with all of your best friends.

And if you (Am7)come a round say in’ “sor (D)ry” to me, my (G)dad dy’s gon na (Am7)show you how (C)sor ry you’ll (D)be.

’Cause I hate that (G)stu pid old (Am7)pick up truck you (C)nev er let me (D)drive.

You’re a (G)red neck (Am7)heart break who’s (C)real ly bad at (D)ly ing.

So, watch me (Am7)strike a match on all my (D)wast ed time.

As (C)far as I’m con cerned, you’re (D)just an oth er pic ture to burn.

And (C)if you’re miss ing me, you bet ter (D)keep it to your self, ’cause (C)com ing back a round (G)here would be (D)bad for your health.

’Cause I hate that (G)stu pid old (Am7)pick up truck you (C)nev er let me (D)drive.

You’re a (G)red neck (Am7)heart break who’s (C)real ly bad at (D)ly ing.

So, watch me (Am7)strike a match on all my wast ed time.

So In (C)case you have n’t heard, I (D)real ly, real ly hate that (G)stu pid old (Am7)pick up truck you (C)nev er let me (D)drive.

You’re a (G)red neck (Am7)heart break who’s (C)real ly bad at (D)ly ing.

So, watch me (Am7)strike a match on all my wast ed time.

So as (C)case you have n’t heard, I (D)real ly, real ly hate that (C)far as I’m con cerned, you’re (D)just an oth er pic ture to burn.

(C)Burn, burn, (D)burn, ba by, burn.

(C)Just an oth er (D)pic ture to burn.

Let it burn.

Picture To Burn — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Picture To Burn" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 118 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with common pop chord shapes in the key of G — your right hand cycles through just five chords (G, C, D, D7, and Am7), so the real challenge is keeping transitions smooth at 118 BPM.

Pay special attention to the move from D7 to G; that added seventh wants to resolve cleanly, so land your fingers deliberately rather than rushing.

Your left hand follows an octave bass pattern, which means steady, even jumps — practice that hand alone first at around 80 BPM until the spacing feels automatic.

Once both hands are comfortable separately, bring them together slowly and loop any four-bar section that trips you up before playing straight through.

The upbeat energy rewards a light, rhythmic touch rather than heavy hands.

By the end, your I–IV–V–vi progressions in G will feel like second nature.

About “Picture To Burn”

Why does "Picture To Burn" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Picture To Burn".
What key is "Picture To Burn" by Taylor Swift played in?
Picture To Burn 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 "Picture To Burn"?
The arrangement plays at 118 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Picture To Burn" 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 "Picture To Burn"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Picture To Burn"?
"Picture To Burn" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Picture To Burn"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am7, C, D, D7, G.
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.
Is this real sheet music for "Picture To Burn"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Picture To Burn".
Can I see all the notes in "Picture To Burn"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 118 BPM.