Tied Together With A Smile

by Taylor Swift

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Lyrics

Seems the (D)on ly one true who does n’t see your beau ty

is the (D)face in the mir ror look in’ back at you.

You walk a round here think in’ you’re not pret ty.

But that’s But not (Em9)true, you out like a (D)pen ny in the rain,

’cause I know (Em9)you.

oh, ’cause it’s not his price to pay, it’s not his price to pay.

Hold on, ba by, you’re los in’ it.

The wa ter’s high, you’re jump in’ in to it and (Em9)let tin’ go.

And (A)no one knows

that you cry, but you don’t tell an y one that you might not be the gold en one.

And you’re (D)tied to (G)geth er with a smile, but you’re com in’ un done.

Oh.

(D)I guess it’s true that love was all you want ed

’cause you’re (D)giv in’ it a way like it’s ex tra change.

You Hop in’ it will end up in his pock et.

But that’s But he (Em9)leaves you out like a (D)pen ny in the rain,

’cause I know (Em9)you.

oh, ’cause it’s not his price to pay, it’s not his price to pay.

Hold on, ba by, you’re los in’ it.

The wa ter’s high, you’re jump in’ in to it and (Em9)let tin’ go.

And (A)no one knows

that you cry, but you don’t tell an y one that you might not be the gold en one.

And you’re (D)tied to (G)geth er with a smile, but you’re com in’ un done.

Oh.

Oh, (D)oh.

You’re (D)tied to (G)geth er with a smile, but you’re com in’ un done.

Oh, whoa, whoa.

Good (D)bye, ba by, with a smile, ba by, ba by.

Tied Together With A Smile by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tied Together With A Smile 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 140 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 "Tied Together With A Smile" 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 "Tied Together With A Smile"?
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.