22

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

(C5)It feels like a per (G5)fect night to dress up like hip (G5)sters and make fun of our ex (G5)es.

Uh, uh, (G5)uh, uh.

(C5)It feels like a per (G5)fect night for break fast at mid (G5)night, to fall in love with strang (G5)ers.

Uh, uh, (G5)uh, uh.

(C)Yeah,

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

It’s (F)mis ’ra ble and mag (G)i cal.

Oh, (C)yeah,

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

It’s (F)time.

Oh, oh.

I don’t know a (G)bout you, (F)but I’m feel in’ twen ty (Am)two.

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

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

Ev ’ry thing will (F)be al right if we just keep danc in’ like we’re twen (G)ty two.

Twen ty (Am)two.

(C5)It seems like one of (G5)those nights.

This place is too crowd (G5)ed.

Too man y cool (G5)kids.

Uh, uh, uh, uh.

(C5)It seems like one of (G5)those nights we ditch the whole (G5)scene and end up dream (G5)in’ in stead of sleep in’.

(C)Yeah,

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

It’s (F)mis ’ra ble and mag (G)i cal.

Oh, (C)yeah,

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

It’s (F)time.

Oh, oh.

I don’t know a (G)bout you, (F)but I’m feel in’ twen ty (Am)two.

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

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

Ev ’ry thing will (F)be al right if we just keep danc in’ like we’re twen (G)ty two.

Twen ty (Am)two.

(C5)It seems like one of (G5)those nights.

This place is too crowd (G5)ed.

Too man y cool (G5)kids.

Uh, uh, uh, uh.

(C5)It seems like one of (G5)those nights we ditch the whole (G5)scene and end up dream (G5)in’ in stead of sleep in’.

twen (G)ty two.

Twen ty (Am)two.

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

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

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

You look like bad news.

I got ta have (Am)you.

I got ta have you.

(F)Oo,

oo,

(G)yeah, yeah!

I got ta have (CN.C.)you.

22 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "22" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 160 BPM.

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About “22”

Can I play "22" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "22" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "22" by Taylor Swift played in?
22 is arranged in the key of C 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 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "22" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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 a complete beginner play "22"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "22" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "22"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "22" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.