Safe & Sound

by Taylor Swift

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Lyrics

(Am)I re mem ber tears stream ing (Em)down your face when I (C)said, “I’ll nev er let you (G)go.”

When (Am)all those shad ows (Em)al most killed your light.

(Am)I re mem ber (Em)you said, “Don’t (C)leave me here a (G)lone.”

But (D)all that’s dead and (G)gone and passed to (Cmaj7)night.

Just close your (G)eyes,

the sun is go ing down, you’ll be al (G)right,

no one can hurt you now.

Come morn ing (G)light,

(D)you and I’ll be (Em)safe

(D)and

(C#)sound.

(Am)Don’t you dare look (Em)out your win dow, (C)darl ing, ev ’ry thing’s on (G)fire.

The (Am)war out side our (Em)door keeps rag ing on.

(Am)Hold on (Em)to this (C)lul la (G)by,

(D)e ven when the mu sic’s (Cmaj7)gone,

gone.

(C#)sound.

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(Ooh.)

(D)Ooh.

(Ooh.)

(Em)Oh.

(Oh.)

(D6)Oh.

(Oh,

oh.)

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(Ooh.)

(D)Ooh.

(Ooh.)

(Em)Oh, (Oh.)

oh, (D6)oh.

(Oh.)

Just close your (G)eyes.

You’ll be al (G)right.

Come morn ing (G)light,

(D)you and I’ll be (Em)safe

(D6)and

(C#)sound.

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(G)Ooh.

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(G)Ooh.

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(G)Ooh.

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(G)Ooh.

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(G)Ooh.

Safe & Sound by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Safe & Sound by Taylor Swift in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 74 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Safe & Sound" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Safe & Sound"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.