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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Tattoo" by Jordin Sparks in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Tattoo"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Tattoo" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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