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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Teardrops On My Guitar" by Taylor Swift in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Teardrops On My Guitar" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Teardrops On My Guitar" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Teardrops On My Guitar"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Teardrops On My Guitar" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Teardrops On My Guitar"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Teardrops On My Guitar" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.