"22" by Taylor Swift is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "22" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "22" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "22"?

This arrangement of "22" uses 7 chords: C, Cpow, D, Dpow, Em, G, Gpow.

How long does it take to learn "22" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?

Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G5)It feels like a per (D5)fect night to dress up like hip (D5)sters and make fun of our ex (D5)es.

Uh uh, (D5)uh uh.

(G5)It feels like a per (D5)fect night for break fast at mid (D5)night, to fall in love with stran (D5)gers.

Uh uh, (D5)uh uh.

(G)Yeah,

we’re (C)hap py, free, con fused and lone (D)ly at the same time.

It’s (C)mis ’ra ble and mag i cal.

(D)Oh, (G)yeah,

to (C)night’s the night when we for get (D)a bout the dead lines.

(D)It’s time.

Oh, oh,

I don’t know a (D)bout you, but I’m feel in’ twen (Em)ty two.

Ev ’ry thing will be (C)al right if you keep me next to you.

You don’t know a (D)bout me, but I’ll bet you want to.

Ev ’ry thing will be (C)al right if we just keep danc in’ like we’re

twen (D)ty two,

twen (Em)ty two.

(G5)It seems like one of (D5)those nights.

This place is too crowd (D5)ed, too man y cool (D5)kids.

Uh uh, (D5)uh uh.

(G5)It seems like one of (D5)those nights we ditch the whole (D5)scene and end up dream (D5)in’ in stead of sleep in’.

(G)Yeah,

we’re (C)hap py, free, con fused and lone (D)ly in the best way.

It’s (C)mis ’ra ble and mag i cal.

(D)Oh, (G)yeah,

to (C)night’s the night when we for get (D)a bout the heart breaks.

(D)It’s time.

Oh, oh,

I don’t know a (D)bout you, but I’m feel in’ twen (Em)ty two.

Ev ’ry thing will be (C)al right if you keep me next to you.

You don’t know a (D)bout me, but I’ll bet you want to.

Ev ’ry thing will be (C)al right if we just keep danc in’ like we’re

twen (D)ty two,

twen (Em)ty two.

(G5)It seems like one of (D5)those nights.

This place is too crowd (D5)ed, too man y cool (D5)kids.

Uh uh, (D5)uh uh.

(G5)It seems like one of (D5)those nights we ditch the whole (D5)scene and end up dream (D5)in’ in stead of sleep in’.

Twen (D)ty two,

twen (Em)ty two.

(G)It feels like one of (D)those nights we ditch the whole scene.

It feels like one of (Em)those nights we won’t be sleep ing.

(G)It feels like one of (D)those nights.

You look like bad news.

I got ta have (Em)you, I got ta have you.

Oh,

oh,

(D)yeah,

(CN.C.)yeah!

I got ta have you.

22 by Taylor Swift

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with upbeat pop rhythm in G major, and the block bass pattern in your left hand keeps things steady so you can focus on locking in the groove.

You'll cycle through G, C, D, and Em shapes with a few power chords (Gpow, Cpow, Dpow) mixed in — those two-note power chords should feel like a relief after the fuller triads, so use them as mini reset points for your hand.

At 100 BPM the tempo is brisk but not frantic; start at around 70 BPM hands-separate, get your left-hand chord changes smooth first, then layer the right hand in.

The trickiest spot for most students is the transition from Em back up to G or C — your fingers will want to rush it, so loop that two-bar switch until it feels automatic.

Once you can play the whole progression without looking down, bump the tempo up in small increments.

This is the kind of song that really cements your I–V–vi–IV muscle memory, and that pattern will follow you into dozens of other pop tunes.

About “22”

What key is "22" in?: "22" by Taylor Swift is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "22" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "22" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "22"?: This arrangement of "22" uses 7 chords: C, Cpow, D, Dpow, Em, G, Gpow.
How long does it take to learn "22" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?: Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.