Love Story

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

(Dadd9)We were both young when I first saw you.

I (Gsus2)close my eyes and the flash back starts.

I’m stand in’ (Bm)there

on a bal co ny in (Gadd2)sum mer air.

(Dadd9)See the lights, see the par ty, the ball gowns.

(Gsus2)See you make your way through the crowd and say hel (Bm)-

Lit tle did I know

that (G)you were Ro me o.

You were (A)throw ing peb bles, and my (Bm)dad dy said, “Stay a way from (D)Ju li et.” And I was (G)cry in’ on the stair case, (A)beg gin’ you, “Please don’t go.”

And I said, (D)“Ro me o, take me some where we can be a lone.

(A)I’ll be wait ing.

All there’s left to do is run.

(Bm7)You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the prin cess.

(G)It’s a love sto ry.

(A)Ba by, just say yes.”

So, (Dadd9)I sneak out to gar den to see you.

(Gsus2)We keep quiet ’cause we’re dead if they So, close your (Bm)eyes,

es cape this town for a lit while.

’Cause

o, I was the (A)scar let let ter,

But you were (G)ev ’ry thing to me.

I was (A)beg gin’ you, “Please don’t go.”

And I said, (D)“Ro me o, take me some where we can be a lone.

(A)I’ll be wait ing.

All there’s left to do is run.

(Bm7)You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the prin cess.

(G)It’s a love sto ry.

(A)Ba by, just say yes.”

So, (D)“Ro me o, save me.

They’re try’n’ to tell me how to feel.

This love is dif fi cult, but it’s real.

(Bm7)Don’t be a fraid.

We’ll make it out of this mess.

(G)It’s a love sto ry.

(A)Ba by, just say yes.”

I got tired of (Bm7)wait ing,

won der in’ if (D)you were ev er com ing a round.

My faith in you was fad ing

when I (D)met you on the out skirts of (A)town.

And I said, (D)“Ro me o, save me.

I’ve been feel in’ so a lone.

(A)I keep wait ing for you, but you nev er come.

Is (Bm7)this in my head?

I don’t know what to think.” He (Gsus2)knelt to the ground and (A)pulled out a ring (CN.C.)and said, (E)“Mar ry me, Ju li et, you nev er have to be a lone.

(B)I love you and that’s all I real ly know.

I (C#m7)talked to your dad.

Go pick out a white dress.

(A)It’s a love sto ry.

(B)Ba by, just say

yes.”

Oh, oh, oh,

oh, oh, oh, oh.

’Cause (A)we were both young when I first saw (E)you.

Love Story — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Love Story" by Taylor Swift: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Love Story”

Can I sing "Love Story" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Love Story" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Love Story" by Taylor Swift in?
The backing track is in D at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Love Story" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Love Story"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Love Story", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Love Story" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Love Story"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Love Story"?
"Love Story" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Taylor Swift are available?
Other accompaniments by Taylor Swift: "Blank Space", "Safe & Sound (feat. The Civil Wars) (from The Hunger Games)", "Safe & Sound (feat. The Civil Wars) (from The Hunger Games)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "Love Story" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Love Story" by Taylor Swift. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Love Story" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Love Story" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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