Can I learn "22" with falling notes like Synthesia?

Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "22" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.

What key is "22" by Taylor Swift played in?

22 is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "22"?

The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "22" easy to play on piano?

This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.

Can I download sheet music for "22"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

"22" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "22"?

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

What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?

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

Can I practice left and right hand separately for "22"?

Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "22" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "22"?

Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "22" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

Other arrangements of 22

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Sheet Music Bar Notation Simple Sheet Lead Sheet Easy Notes Falling Notes

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "22" by Taylor Swift in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

About “22”

Can I learn "22" with falling notes like Synthesia?: Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "22" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
What key is "22" by Taylor Swift played in?: 22 is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "22"?: The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "22" easy to play on piano?: This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "22"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "22"?: "22" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "22"?: This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, Cpow, D, Dpow, Em, G, Gpow.
What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?: Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "22"?: Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "22" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "22"?: Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "22" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.