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I am not the kind of (D)girl
who should be (Am7)rude ly barg in’ in on a (C)white veil oc ca sion, but (G5)you are not the kind of (D)boy
who should be (Am7)mar ry in’ the wrong girl.
(G5)I sneak in and see your (D)friends
and her (Am7)snot ty lit tle fam i ly all (C)dressed in pas tel.
And (G5)she is yell ing at a (D)brides maid some where (Am7)back in side a room, wear ing a gown shaped like a pas try.
(Am7)This
(C)is
(G)sure ly not what you thought it would (D)be.
(Am7)I
lose my self in a (D)day dream
(CN.C.)where I stand, and say: Don’t say yes, (D)run a way now.
I’ll (Am7)meet you when you’re out of the (C)church at the back door.
Don’t wait or (D)say a sin gle vow.
You (Am7)need to hear me out, and they (C)said (CN.C.)speak now.
(G)Fond ges tures are ex (D)changed
and the (Am7)or gan starts to play a song that (C)sounds like a death march.
And (G)I am hid ing in the (D)cur tains.
It seems that (Am7)I was un in vit ed by your (C)love ly bride to be.
(Am7)She
(C)floats down the aisle like a (G)pag eant queen.
But (Am7)I
(C)know
you (D)wish it was me.
You wish it was me, don’t you?
Don’t say yes, (D)run a way now.
I’ll (Am7)meet you when you’re out of the (C)church at the back door.
Don’t wait or (D)say a sin gle vow.
You (Am7)need to hear me out, and they (C)said speak now.
Don’t say yes, (D)run a way now.
I’ll (Am7)meet you when you’re out of the (C)church at the back door.
Don’t wait or (D)say a sin gle vow.
Your (Am7)time is run ning out, and they (C)said speak now.
(C)said speak now.
(Em)I hear the preach er say, (C)“Speak now or for ev er (G)hold your (D)peace.”
(Am7)There’s a si lence, there’s my last chance.
(C)I stand up with shak ing hands, all (D)eyes on me.
(Am7)Hor ri fied looks from (C)ev ’ry one in the room, but (D)I’m on ly look ing at you.
(G)I am not the kind of (D)girl
who should be (Am7)rude ly barg in’ in on a (C)white veil oc ca sion, but (G)you are not the kind of (D)boy
who should be (Am7)mar ry in’ the wrong girl.
So don’t say yes, (D)run a way now.
I’ll (Am7)meet you when you’re out of the (C)church at the back door.
Don’t wait or (D)say a sin gle vow.
You (Am7)need to hear me out, and they (C)said speak now.
And you say, “Let’s (D)run a way now.
I’ll (Am7)meet you when I’m out of my (C)tux at the back door.
Ba by, I (D)did n’t say my vows.
So (Am7)glad you were a round when they (C)said speak now.”
Speak Now — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Speak Now" 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, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Speak Now”
- What key is "Speak Now" by Taylor Swift played in?
- Speak Now 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 "Speak Now"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Speak Now" 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 "Speak Now"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Speak Now"?
- "Speak Now" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Speak Now"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, C, D, Em, G, Gpow.
- 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 "Speak Now" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Speak Now" 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 "Speak Now" 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 "Speak Now" 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.