You Belong With Me

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

(G)You’re on the phone with your girl friend.

She’s up set.

She’s go in’ off a bout some thin’ that you said, ’cause she does n’t get your hu mor like (C)I do.

(G)I’m in the room, it’s a typ i cal Tues day night.

I’m list ’nin’ to the kind of mu sic she does n’t like.

And she’ll nev er know your sto ry like (C)I do.

But (Am)she wears short skirts, (C)I wear T shirts, (G)she’s cheer cap tain and (D)I’m on the bleach ers, (Am)dream in’ ’bout the day when you (C)wake up and find that what you’re look in’ for has been here all the time.

If you could (G)see that I’m the one who un der stands you.

(D)Been here all a long.

So why can’t you (Am)see

you be long with (C)me?

(G)Stand ing by and wait ing at your back door.

(D)All this time how could you not know, ba (Am)by

you be long with (C)me?

You be long with (G)me.

You Belong With Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "You Belong With Me" 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 G, 128 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “You Belong With Me”

What key is "You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift played in?
You Belong With Me is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Belong With Me"?
The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Belong With Me" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "You Belong With Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Belong With Me"?
"You Belong With Me" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You Belong With Me"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 "You Belong With Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Belong With Me" 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 "You Belong With Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "You Belong With Me" 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.