Other arrangements of Fairytale
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Cin der el la’s on her (Ebm7)bed room floor.
She’s got a crush on the guy at the (Bbm)liq uor store
’cause Mis ter Charm ing don’t come (Ebm7)home an y more, and she for (Gb)gets why she came (Db)here.
Sleep ing Beau ty’s in a foul mood.
For shame, she says, (Gb)“None for you, dear prince; I’m (Bbm)ti red to day.
I’d rath er sleep my whole life a way than have you (Gb)keep me from dream (Db)ing.”
’Cause (Gb)I (Fsus4)don’t care (Ab)for your (Gb)fair (Fsus4)y tales.
You’re so (Gb)wor ried ’bout the (Fsus4)maid en, though you (Bbm)know she’s on ly (Ab)wait ing on the (Gb)next (Fsus4)best thing.
Next best thing.
Snow White is do ing (Ebm7)dish es a gain ’cause what (Gb)else can you do with sev en it ty bit ty men?
Sends them to bed and she (Ebm7)calls up a friend; says, “Would you (Gb)meet me at mid (Db)night?”
Oh.
The tall blonde lets out a (Ebm7)cry of de spair; says, “Would have (Gb)cut it my self if I knew men could climb hair.
I’ll have to find an oth er (Ebm7)tow er some where and keep a (Gb)way from the win (Db)dows.”
’Cause
Once up on a (Ab)time in a (Db5)far a way king dom, man made up a (Ab)sto ry, said that (Db5)I should be lieve him.
Go and tell your (Ab)white knight that he’s (Db5)hand some in (Eb)hind sight, but (Gb)I don’t want the next (Db)best (Gb)thing.
So I sing and (Bbm)hold (Ab)my (Dbsus2)head down and I break (Ab)these (Dbsus2)walls ’round me.
Can’t take (Ab)no more
of your (Gb)fair y tale (Db)love.
(Gb)I (Fsus4)don’t care (Ab)for your (Gb)fair (Fsus4)y tales.
You’re so (Gb)wor ried ’bout the (Fsus4)maid en, though you (Bbm)know she’s on ly (Ab)wait ing on the (Gb)next (Fsus4)best thing.
(Gb)I (Fsus4)don’t care.
(Gb)I (Fsus4)don’t care.
You (Gb)wor ry ’bout the (Fsus4)maid en, though you (Bbm)know she’s on (Ab)ly wait ing.
Spent her (Dbsus2)whole life be (Dbsus2)ing grad ed on the (Bbm)sanc ti ty of (Ab)pa tience and a (Dbsus2)dumb ap pre ci (Dbsus2)a tion.
But the (Bbm)sto ry needs (Ab)some mend ing and a (Dbsus2)bet ter hap py (Eb)end ing, ’cause (Gb)I don’t want the next (Db)best (Gb)thing.
No, no, I don’t want the (F5)next best (Bbm)thing.
Fairytale — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Fairytale" 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 Db, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Fairytale”
- Can I play "Fairytale" 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 "Fairytale" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Fairytale" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Fairytale is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fairytale"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Fairytale" 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 "Fairytale"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Fairytale"?
- "Fairytale" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Fairytale"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Bbm, Db, Dbped, Dbsus2, Eb, Ebm7, Fped, +2 more.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Fairytale"?
- 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. "Fairytale" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Fairytale"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Fairytale" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.