The Best Day

by Taylor Swift

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I’m five years old, it’s get ting cold, I’ve got my (A)big coat on.

You I hear your laugh and look up, smil in’ at you.

I (A)run and run me.

past the pump kin patch and the trac tor rides.

Look now, far the (A)sky is gold.

And I hug smart your legs and fall ti a sleep for got ten on (A)the way home.

I don’t know why I’m all the trees change (A)in the fall.

But I know you’re (A)laugh not scared on of (D)an y thing (A)I at all.

Don’t know if Snow White’s house is near or (A)far a way.

But I know I had the best day with you

to day.

I’m thir teen now and don’t know how my friends could (A)be so mean.

You I come home cry in’ and you hold me tight you’re and (A)grab the keys.

me.

And we drive and drive un the til we found a town and e (A)nough a way.

And we talk smart and win dow shop ti till I’ve dy got in the (A)all their names.

I don’t know who I’m gon na talk to (A)now at school.

I I know I’m (A)on in’ side, on the (D)car ride home (A)I with you.

Don’t know how long it’s gon na take to (A)feel o k.

But I know I had the best day with you

to day.

I have an ex cel lent fa ther, his strength is mak in’ me strong er.

God smiles on my lit tle broth er.

(Bm)In side and out he’s bet ter than I am.

I grew up in a pret ty house and I had space to run.

And I

had

the best days with you.

And I (G)love you for giv in’ (A)me your eyes,

stay in’ (A)back and watch in’ me shine.

And I did n’t know if you knew, so I’m tak in’ this (A)chance to say that I had the best day with you

to day.

The Best Day by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Best Day” 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 D at 126 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 "The Best Day" 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 "The Best Day"?
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.