Piano notes for 'You Need To Calm Down' by Taylor Swift
Verse 1
D D D D F# D D D D
But you're takin' shots at me like it's Patrón
A A D D D D F# D D D D
A A D D D D F# D D D D
And I'm just like, damn, it's 7 AM
D D D D D G D DD DG
D D D D D G D DD DG
Say it in the street, that's a knock-out
D D D D F# D D D D
D D D D F# D D D D
But you say it in a Tweet, that's a cop-out
A A D D D D F# D D D D
A A D D D D F# D D D D
And I'm just like, "Hey, are you okay?"
D D D D DG D D DDG
Pre-Chorus
D D D D DG D D DDG
Pre-Chorus
And I ain't tryna mess with your self-expression
D F# F# F#F# E E E D D D D
D F# F# F#F# E E E D D D D
But I've learned a lesson that stressin'
D C# C# C# B B B B B
And obsessin' 'bout somebody else is no fun
A A A G G G G F# F# F# E D
A A A G G G G F# F# F# E D
And snakes and stones never broke my bones
D F# F# F# F# F# F# F# F#
Chorus
D F# F# F# F# F# F# F# F#
Chorus
So oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
D D D F# F# A A D D E D
You need to calm down, you're being too loud
D G G F# E D D G G F# E D
And I'm just like oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (Oh)
D D D D D D F# F# A A D D E D E F#
D D D D D D F# F# A A D D E D E F#
You need to just stop, like can you just not step on my gown?
D G G F# E D D G G F# E D G G G F#
D G G F# E D D G G F# E D G G G F#
You need to calm down
F# E D E D
Verse 2
F# E D E D
Verse 2
You are somebody that we don't know
D D D D F# D D D D
But you're comin' at my friends like a missile
A A D D D D F# D D D D
Why are you mad when you could be GLAAD?
D D D D G D D D D D G
(You could be GLAAD)
G G F# G F# E D
G G F# G F# E D
Sunshine on the street at the parade
D D D D F# D D D D
D D D D F# D D D D
But you would rather be in the dark ages
A A D D D F# D D D D
A A D D D F# D D D D
Just makin' that sign must've taken all night
You just need to take several seats
And control your urges to scream
Chorus
Bridge
And we see you over there on the internet
D D D A A A A G G G F# F#
D D D D D G D D D D D D G
Pre-Chorus
You just need to take several seats
F# F# F# F# E E E D
And then try to restore the peace
D D D D C# C# C# B
And control your urges to scream
B B B B A A A G
About all the people you hate
G G G G F# F# E D
G G G G F# F# E D
'Cause shade never made anybody less gay
D F# F# F# F# F#F#F#F# F# F#
D F# F# F# F# F#F#F#F# F# F#
Chorus
So oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
D D D F# F# A A D D E D
You need to calm down, you're being too loud
D G G F# E D D G G F# E D
And I'm just like oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (Oh)
D D D D D D F# F# A A D D E D E F#
D D D D D D F# F# A A D D E D E F#
You need to just stop, like can you just not step on my gown?
D G G F# E D D G G F# E D G G G F#
D G G F# E D D G G F# E D G G G F#
You need to calm down
F# E D E D
F# E D E D
Bridge
And we see you over there on the internet
D D D A A A A G G G F# F#
Comparing all the girls who are killing it
D D A A A A G G G F# F#
D D A A A A G G G F# F#
But we figured you out
D D G G F# D
D D G G F# D
We all know now we all got crowns
G G F# E G G F# E
G G F# E G G F# E
You need to calm down
D E D E D
D E D E D
Chorus
So oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
D D D F# F# A A D D E D
You need to calm down, you're being too loud
D G G F# E D D G G F# E D
And I'm just like oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh (Oh)
D D D D D D F# F# A A D D E D E F#
D D D D D D F# F# A A D D E D E F#
You need to just stop, like can you just not step on our gowns?
D G G F# E D D G G F# E D G G G F#
D G G F# E D D G G F# E D G G G F#
You need to calm down
F# E D E D
F# E D E D
About Me
These notes can be used to play the song on many instruments including the keyboard, flute, recorder and piano. The piano/keyboard I use is a Casio CT-S300 , and an older Casio CTK 240 electronic keyboard which are great for beginners. I also have a YouTube channel (Mint Music) where I make videos to assist you in your learning. Please feel free to comment any requests and feedback. You can find me on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/mintmusic
Very cool song analysis! "You Need to Calm Down" really conveys an important message about staying calm and not being provoked. It reminded me of the importance of emotional safety, both in our personal and professional lives. I recently read an article on a marine company's website https://gaelixmarineservice.com/safety/ that talked about not only physical safety, but also creating a safe and supportive environment. It is important to be aware of how our reactions and approaches to conflict can affect the overall atmosphere, whether in the work environment or in everyday situations. In the song, as in life, safety and calm are key elements that help avoid unnecessary problems and stress.
ReplyDeleteLove this song and so excited to play it on piano! Those opening lines hit different, and now I can finally bring them to life on the keys. Thanks for sharing the notes! Honduras coffee
ReplyDeleteLove seeing the piano notes for "You Need To Calm Down"! It’s such a fun song with a catchy tune. Thanks for sharing the breakdown it'll be super helpful for anyone wanting to play along! Jackson Vaughn
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