The Outside

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

I did n’t know what I would find

when I went look in’ for a rea son.

I know I did n’t read be tween the lines

and, ba by, I’ve got no where to go.

I tried to take the road less trav (Bb)eled by,

but noth ing seems to work the first (Bb)few times.

Am (C)I right?

do an y So, how can I ev er try to be bet ter?

(Bb)No bod y ev er lets me in.

I can still see you, this ain’t the best view (Bb)on the out side look in’ in.

I’ve

been a lot of lone ly plac es, I’ve

nev er been on the out side.

You saw me there, but nev er knew

when I that I would give it all up I be a part of this, a part of you.

And now it’s all too late.

So, you see you could ’ve helped if you want ed (Bb)eled to,

but no one no tic es un til (Bb)it’s too

late (C)I to do an y thing.

How can I ev er try to be bet ter?

(Bb)No bod y ev er lets me in.

I can still see you, this ain’t the best view (Bb)on the out side look in’ in.

I’ve

been a lot of lone ly plac es, I’ve

nev er been on the out side.

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The Outside — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Outside" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 120 BPM.

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

About “The Outside”

Why does "The Outside" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Outside".
What key is "The Outside" by Taylor Swift played in?
The Outside is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Outside"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Outside" 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 "The Outside"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Outside"?
"The Outside" 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 this real sheet music for "The Outside"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Outside".
Can I see all the notes in "The Outside"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 120 BPM.