Forever & Always

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

Once up (Eb)on a time, Did I be (Bb)lieve it was a (F)Tues day, when I (Eb)caught your eye, we caught (Bb)on to some thin’.

I hold on (Eb)to the night, you I (Bb)looked me in the (F)eye and told me (Eb)you loved me.

Were you just kid ding?

’Cause it (Eb)seems to me this (Bb)thing is break in’ (F)down.

We al most (Eb)nev er speak.

I don’t feel (Bb)wel come an y more.

Ba by, what (Eb)hap pened?

Please tell me, ’cause one (Bb)sec ond it was (F)per fect, now you’re (Eb)half way out the door.

And I stare (Eb)at the phone.

He still (Bb)has n’t called and then you (F)feel so low you can’t feel noth in’ at all.

And you (Eb)flash back to when he said, “For ev er and al ways.”

Oh, oh, and it (Eb)rains in your bed room, ev ’ry thing is wrong.

It (F)rains when you’re here and it rains when you’re gone.

’Cause (Eb)I was there when you said, “for ev er and al ways.”

Was I (Eb)out of line?

Did I be (Bb)some thin’ way too (F)hon est?

Made you (Eb)run and hide like a (Bb)scared lit tle boy.

I looked in (Eb)to your eyes.

you I (Bb)knew you for a (F)min ute.

Now I’m (Eb)not so sure.

Were you just kid So, here’s to (Eb)ev ’ry thing this (Bb)com ing down to (F)noth in’.

Here’s to (Eb)si er lence I don’t that (Bb)cuts me to the core.

Where is this (Eb)go pened?

ing?

tell me, Thought I (Bb)knew ond for a (F)min ute, but I (Eb)don’t way an y more.

And I stare (Eb)at the phone.

He still (Bb)has n’t called and then you (F)feel so low you can’t feel noth in’ at all.

And you (Eb)flash back to when he said, “For ev er and al ways.”

Oh, oh, and it (Eb)rains in your bed room, ev ’ry thing is wrong.

It (F)rains when you’re here and it rains when you’re gone.

’Cause (Eb)I was there when you said, “for ev er and al ways.”

Was I You did n’t mean it, ba by.

I don’t think so.

Oh,

oh.

Oh, (Gm7)back up, ba by, back up.

Did you for (F)get ev ’ry thing?

(Gm7)Back up, ba by, back up.

Did you for (F)get ev ’ry thing?

’Cause it Oh, I stare (Eb)at the phone.

He still (Bb)has n’t called me.

Then you (F)feel so low, you can’t feel noth in’ at all.

And you (Eb)flash back to when we said, “for ev er and al ways.”

And it (Eb)rains in your bed room, ev ’ry thing is wrong.

It (F)rains when you’re here and it rains when you’re gone.

’Cause (Eb)I was there when you said, “for ev er and al ways.”

You did n’t mean it, ba by.

You said, “for ev er and al ways.” (Eb)Yeah.

Forever & Always — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Forever & Always" 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 Eb, 138 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great workout for getting comfortable in the key of E♭, where your hands need to feel at home on those black keys — especially the B♭ and E♭ chord shapes that anchor most of the progression.

Your left hand plays block chords, which sounds straightforward, but at 138 BPM that means clean, quick jumps between six different chord positions with no room to hesitate.

Watch the move into the C major chord — it's the one shape here built entirely on white keys, and paradoxically that shift out of the "flat-key feel" is where most students fumble.

Start at around 70% tempo, hands separate, and loop any four-bar section where you notice a hitch in your left-hand transitions.

Once those are smooth, bring hands together and gradually push the speed up.

The Gm to Gm7 change is just lifting one finger, so use that moment to breathe and reset.

Stick with this one and you'll build real fluency moving through flat-key chords at tempo — a skill that pays off in a huge amount of pop repertoire.

About “Forever & Always”

What key is "Forever & Always" by Taylor Swift played in?
Forever & Always is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Forever & Always"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Forever & Always" 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 "Forever & Always"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Forever & Always"?
"Forever & Always" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Forever & Always"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F, Gm, Gm7.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Forever & Always" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Forever & Always" 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 "Forever & Always" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Forever & Always" 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.