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(D)We were both young when I first saw you.
I (Gsus2)close my eyes and the flash back starts.
I’m stand in’ (Bm)there
on a bal co ny in (G)sum mer air.
(D)See the lights, see the par ty, the ball gowns.
(Gsus2)See you make your way through the crowd knew.
and say hel (Bm)lo.
es cape this Lit tle did I (A)tle know
that (G)you were Ro me o.
I You were (A)throw ing peb bles, and my (Bm)dad dy said, “Stay a way from (D)Ju li et.” And I was (G)cry in’ on the stair case, was (A)beg gin’ you, “Please don’t go.”
And I said, (D)“Ro me o, take me some where we can be a lone.
(A)I’ll be wait ing.
All there’s left to do is run.
(Bm7)You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the prin cess.
(G)It’s a love sto ry.
(A)Ba by, just say yes.”
So, (D)I sneak out to the gar den to see you.
(Gsus2)We keep quiet ’cause we’re dead if they knew.
So, close your (Bm)eyes,
es cape this town for a lit (A)tle while.
’Cause (G)you were Ro me o, I was the (A)scar let let ter, and my (Bm)dad dy said, “Stay a way from (D)Ju li et.” But you were (G)ev ’ry thing to me.
case, was (A)beg gin’ you, “Please don’t go.”
And I said, (D)“Ro me o, take me some where we can be a lone.
(A)I’ll be wait ing.
All there’s left to do is run.
(Bm7)You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the prin cess.
(G)It’s a love sto ry.
(A)Ba by, just say yes.”
So, (D)“Ro me o, save me.
They’re try’n’ to tell me how to feel.
This love is dif fi cult, but it’s real.
(Bm7)Don’t be a fraid.
We’ll make it out of this mess.
(G)It’s a love sto ry.
(A)Ba by, just say yes.”
I got tired of (Bm7)wait ing,
won der in’ if (D)you were ev er com ing a round.
My faith in you was fad ing
when I (D)met you on the out skirts of (A)town.
And I said, (D)“Ro me o, save me.
I’ve been feel in’ so a lone.
(A)I keep wait ing for you, but you nev er come.
Is (Bm7)this in my head?
I don’t know what to think.” He (Gsus2)knelt to the ground and (A)pulled out a ring (CN.C.)and said, (E)“Mar ry me, Ju li et, you nev er have to be a lone.
(B)I love you and that’s all I real ly know.
I (C#m7)talked to your dad.
Go pick out a white dress.
(A)It’s a love sto ry.
(B)Ba by, just say
yes.”
Oh, oh, oh,
oh, oh, oh, oh.
’Cause (A)we were both young when I first saw (E)you.
Love Story — Simple Sheet Music
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"Love Story" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 120 BPM.
This arrangement is a great workout for smooth chord transitions in your right hand — you're moving through ten chords at a brisk 120 BPM, so clean changes matter more than speed at first.
Your left hand holds a pedal bass pattern, which sounds simple but actually frees you to focus on nailing those right-hand shapes, especially the stretch into Bm7 and C#m7.
Watch the jump from G or Gsus2 up to A and then B — that's where most students stumble because the hand has to reposition quickly without breaking rhythm.
Start hands-separate at around 80 BPM, get the right-hand chord sequence memorized in four-bar chunks, then layer the left hand in once the changes feel automatic.
Loop the chorus-to-bridge transition until it's effortless; that's the real trouble spot.
Once this clicks, you'll have reliable muscle memory for moving between major, minor, and minor-seventh shapes at tempo — a skill that transfers to practically every pop song you'll learn next.
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About “Love Story”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Love Story"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Love Story" by Taylor Swift played in?
- Love Story is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Love Story"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Love Story" 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 "Love Story"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Love Story"?
- "Love Story" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Love Story"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, B, Bm, Bm7, C, C#m7, D, E, +2 more.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Love Story". Key of D, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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