The Sweet Escape

by Gwen Stefani featuring Akon
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(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

(G)If I could es cape, (D)I would, but first of (E7)all, let me (G)say, I must a (Bm)pol o gize (D)for act in’ strange and (E7)treat in’ you this (G)way.

’Cause I’ve been (Bm)act in’ like so ur (D)milk all on the floor.

It’s your (E7)fault you did n’t shut the (G)re frig er a tor.

May be (Bm)that’s the rea son I’ve (D)been act in’ so cold.

(G)If I could es cape

and re cre (D)ate a place that’s my own world,

and (D)I could be your fa vor ite girl, for ev er, per fect ly to geth er, and (A)tell me, boy, now would n’t that be sweet?

If I could be sweet,

I (D)know I’ve been a real bad girl.

I (D)did n’t mean for you to get hurt.

We can make it bet ter.

And (A)tell me, boy, now would n’t that be sweet?

Sweet es cape, sweet es (Bm)cape.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

(Bm)cape.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

You melt me (Bm)down.

(D)I’m at my low est (E7)boil ing (G)point.

Come help me (Bm)out.

(D)I need to get me (E7)out of this (G)joint.

Come on, let’s (Bm)bounce, (D)count ing on you to (E7)turn me a (G)round.

In stead of (Bm)clown ing a (D)round, let’s look for (E)some com mon (G)ground.

So, (Bm)ba by, time’s get tin’ a lit tle (E7)cra zy.

I’ve been get tin’ a lit tle (Bm)la zy, wait in’ on you to come (E7)save me.

I can see that you’re (Bm)an gry, by the way that you (E7)treat me.

Hope ful ly you don’t (Bm)leave me.

Wan na take you (E7)with me.

(G)If I could es cape,

and re cre (D)ate a place that’s my own world,

if (D)I could be your fa vor ite girl, for ev er, per fect ly to geth er, and (A)tell me, boy, now would n’t that be sweet?

If I could be sweet,

I (D)know I’ve been a real bad girl.

I (D)did n’t mean for you to get hurt.

We can make it bet ter.

And (A)tell me, boy, now would n’t that be sweet?

Sweet es cape, sweet es (Bm)cape.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

(D)Whoo,

(G)if I could es cape.

(D)Whoo,

(G)if I could es cape.

(D)Whoo.

’Cause I’ve been (Bm)cape.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

(D)Whoo,

(G)yee ooh.

The Sweet Escape — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Sweet Escape" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of B, 126 BPM.

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

About “The Sweet Escape

Where are the chord symbols for "The Sweet Escape" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Sweet Escape" is in B.
What key is "The Sweet Escape" by Gwen Stefani featuring Akon played in?
The Sweet Escape is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Sweet Escape"?
The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Sweet Escape" 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 Sweet Escape"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Sweet Escape"?
"The Sweet Escape" was originally performed by Gwen Stefani featuring Akon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Sweet Escape"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bm, C, D, E, E7, Em7, F#7, +1 more.
Does "The Sweet Escape" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Sweet Escape" is in the key of B at 126 BPM.
What chords are in "The Sweet Escape"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of B, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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