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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Outside" 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 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "The Outside" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Outside" 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 "The Outside" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "The Outside" 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.