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(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.
(G)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 (C)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 (G)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)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 (C)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 (G)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.
(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.
(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.
(C)said speak now.”
Speak Now — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Speak Now" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 118 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”
- Can I play "Speak Now" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Speak Now" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 118 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 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Speak Now"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Speak Now" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Speak Now"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Speak Now" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.