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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Picture To Burn" by Taylor Swift: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Picture To Burn" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Picture To Burn" by Taylor Swift. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Picture To Burn" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Picture To Burn" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.