Teardrops On My Guitar

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

Drew looks

at me.

I (C)fake a smile so he won’t (F)see that I he (Dm)want and I’m (Bb)need in’ the kind of (C7)ev ’ry thing that we should (Dm)be.

I’ll bet she’s beau ti ful, that girl he talks a bout.

And she’s got ev ’ry thing that (C)I have to live with out.

Drew talks

to me.

I (C)laugh ’cause it’s so damn fun (F)ny and I he (Dm)can’t e ven (Bb)see ly, the kind of (C7)an y one when he’s with (Dm)me.

He says he’s so in love; he’s fi n’lly got it right.

I won der if he knows he’s (C)I have to live with out.

(C)all I think a bout at night.

He’s the rea son for the (C)tear drops on my gui tar, the on ly thing that keeps me (Bb)wish in’ on a wish in’ star.

He’s the song in the car I keep sing in’.

Don’t know (Dm)why I do.

So, I drive home a lone.

As I turn off the light, I’ll put his pic ture down and (C)may be get some sleep to night.

’Cause he’s the rea son for the (C)tear drops on my gui tar, the on ly one who’s got e (Bb)nough of me to break my heart.

He’s the song in the car.

I keep sing in’.

Don’t know (Dm)why I do.

He’s the time tak en up, but there’s nev er e nough and he’s all that I need to fall (Bb)in to.

Drew looks

at me.

I (C)fake a smile so he won’t (F)see.

Teardrops On My Guitar — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "Teardrops On My Guitar" 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 Bb, 120 BPM.

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

About “Teardrops On My Guitar”

What key is "Teardrops On My Guitar" by Taylor Swift played in?
Teardrops On My Guitar is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Teardrops On My Guitar"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Teardrops On My Guitar" 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 "Teardrops On My Guitar"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Teardrops On My Guitar"?
"Teardrops On My Guitar" 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 there a karaoke version of "Teardrops On My Guitar" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Teardrops On My Guitar" 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 "Teardrops On My Guitar" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Teardrops On My Guitar" 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.