Should've Said No

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

It’s strange to think the songs we used to sing, the smiles, the flow ers, ev ’ry thing

is (D)gone.

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

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

feels (D)wrong.

You say that you’d (C)take it all back giv en one chance.

It was a mo ment of weak ness and you said

yes.

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

You (D)should ’ve known that (Em)word ’bout what you did with (C)her’d get back to me.

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

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

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

You should ’ve said (C)no, ba by, and you (D)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 G, 168 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any 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 G.
What key is "Should've Said No" by Taylor Swift played in?
Should've Said No 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 "Should've Said No"?
The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Should've Said No" 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 "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 G at 168 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 G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.