Should've Said No

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

It’s strange to think the (G)songs we used to (Am)sing, the smiles, the (F)flow ers, ev ’ry (C)thing

is (G)gone.

Yes ter day I found (G)out a bout you.

E ven now I’m just (F)look in’ at you,

feels (G)wrong.

You say

that you’d (F)take it all back giv en one chance.

It was a mo ment of weak ness and you

said

yes.

You should ’ve said (Am)no, you should ’ve gone (F)home, you should ’ve thought (G)twice ’fore you let it all (C)go.

You (G)should ’ve known that (Am)word ’bout what you did with (F)her’d get back to (G)me.

And I should ’ve been (Am)there in the back of your (F)mind.

I should n’t be (G)ask in’ my self (C)why.

You (G)should n’t be (Am)beg gin’ for for give ness at my (D)feet.

You should ’ve said (F)no, ba by, and you (G)might still have me.

You can see that I’ve been cry in’.

Ba by, you know (F)all the right things

to (G)say.

But (C)do you (G)hon est ly ex (Am)pect me (F)to be lieve

we could (G)ev er be the (Am)same?

I can’t re (F)sist.

Be fore you go, tell me this:

was it (F)worth

it?

Was she (F)worth

this?

(Am7)No,

no,

(C)no, (G)no, no,

no.

You should ’ve said (Am)no, you should ’ve gone (F)home, you should ’ve thought (G)twice ’fore you let it all (C)go.

You (G)should ’ve known that (Am)word ’bout what you did with (F)her’d get back to me.

And I should ’ve been (Am)there in the back of your (F)mind.

I should n’t be (G)ask in’ my self (C)why.

You (G)should n’t be (Am)beg gin’ for for give ness at my (D)feet.

You should ’ve said (F)no, ba by, and you (G)might still have me.

Should've Said No — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Should've Said No" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Should've Said No”

Where are the chord symbols for "Should've Said No" 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. "Should've Said No" is in C.
What key is "Should've Said No" by Taylor Swift played in?
Should've Said No is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Should've Said No"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Should've Said No" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Should've Said No"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Should've Said No"?
"Should've Said No" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 "Should've Said No" 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. "Should've Said No" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.
What chords are in "Should've Said No"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.