You Belong With Me

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

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 lis t’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 (Am7)she wears short skirts, (C)I wear T shirts.

(G)She’s cheer cap tain and (D)I’m on the bleach ers, (Am7)dream in’ ’bout the day when you (C)wake up and find that what you’re look in’ for has been here the whole 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 (Am7)see

you be long with (C)me?

You be long with me.

Walk in’ the streets with you in your worn out jeans, I can’t help think in’ this is how it ought to be.

Laugh in’ on a park bench, think in’ to my self, “Hey, is n’t this eas y?” And (G)you’ve got a smile that could light up this whole town.

I have n’t seen it in a while since she brought you down.

You say you’re fine.

I know you bet ter than that.

Hey, what you do in’ with a girl like that?

(C)me?

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

(D)All this time how could you not know, ba (Am7)by,

you be long with (C)me?

You be long with me.

Oh, I re mem ber you (Am7)driv in’ to my house in the (C)mid dle of the night.

I’m the (G)one who makes you laugh when you (D)know you’re ’bout to cry.

I (Am7)know your fav ’rite songs and you (C)tell me ’bout your dreams.

Think I (G)know where you be long.

Think I (D)know it’s with me.

Can’t you (G)see that I’m the one who un der stands you?

(D)Been here all a long.

So why can’t you (Am7)see

you be long with (C)me?

(G)Stand in’ by here, wait in’ at your back door.

(D)All this time how could you not know, ba (Am7)by,

you be long with (C)me?

You be long with me.

You be long with me.

Have you ev er thought just may (Am7)be

you be long with (C)me?

You be long with me.

You Belong With Me — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "You Belong With Me" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 129 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “You Belong With Me”

Can I play "You Belong With Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "You Belong With Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 129 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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: Am7, 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.
Can a complete beginner play "You Belong With Me"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "You Belong With Me" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "You Belong With Me"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "You Belong With Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.