Tattoo

by Jordin Sparks
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Lyrics

Hey,

hey,

hey,

hey,

hey, oh,

hey, oh,

hey, oh,

hey.

No mat ter what you say a bout (D)love,

I keep com in’ back for (Bm11)more.

Keep my hand in the fire, (G6/9)soon er or lat er I get what I’m ask in’ (Dsus2)for.

No mat ter what you say a bout (D)life,

I learn ev ’ry time I (Bm11)bleed.

The truth is a stran ger, (G6/9)soul is in dan ger.

I got ta let my spir it be (A)free to ad mit that I’m wrong and then (G6/9)change my mind.

(A)Sor ry, but I have to move on and leave (G6/9)you be hind.

I (D)can’t waste time so give it a mo ment.

I re al ize noth ing’s bro ken.

No need to wor ry ’bout ev ’ry thing I’ve done.

Live ev ’ry sec ond like it was my last one.

(D)Don’t look back, got a new di rec tion.

I loved you once, need ed pro tec tion.

You’re still a part of ev ’ry thing I do.

You’re on my heart just like a tat too.

Just like a tat too

I’ll al ways have you.

I’ll al ways have you.

I’ll al ways have you.

I’m sick of play in’ all of these (D)games.

It’s not a bout tak in’ (Bm11)sides.

When I looked in the mir ror it (G6/9)did n’t de liv er.

It hurt e nough to think that I

(Em)If I live ev ’ry mo ment,

won’t change an y mo ment.

There’s still a part of me in you.

(Em)I will nev er re gret you.

Still the mem ’ry of you

marks ev ’ry thing I do,

oh.

(D)Can’t waste time so give it a mo ment.

I re al ize noth in’s bro ken.

No need to wor ry ’bout ev ’ry thing I done.

Live ev ’ry sec ond like it was my last one.

(D)Don’t look back, got a new di rec tion.

I loved you once, need ed pro tec tion.

You’re still a part of ev ’ry thing I do.

You’re on my heart just like a tat too.

(D)Can’t waste time so give it a mo ment.

I re al ize noth in’s bro ken.

No need to wor ry ’bout ev ’ry thing I done.

Live ev ’ry sec ond like it was my last one.

(D)Don’t look back, got a new di rec tion.

I loved you once, need ed pro tec tion.

You’re still a part of ev ’ry thing I do.

You’re on my heart just like a tat too.

Just like a tat too

I’ll al ways have you.

Tattoo — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Tattoo" by Jordin Sparks: 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 D, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Tattoo”

What key is "Tattoo" by Jordin Sparks played in?
Tattoo is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tattoo"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tattoo" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Tattoo"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tattoo"?
"Tattoo" was originally performed by Jordin Sparks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tattoo"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, Bmin, D, Dsus2, Em, +4 more.
What other songs by Jordin Sparks can I play here?
Try "BATTLEFIELD", "ONE STEP AT A TIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Tattoo" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tattoo" by Jordin Sparks. 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 "Tattoo" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Tattoo" 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.