Speak Now

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Speak Now" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 118 BPM.

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

About “Speak Now”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Speak Now"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Speak Now". Key of G, 118 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.