Love Story

by Taylor Swift
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(F)We were both young when I first saw you.

I (Bbsus2)close my eyes and the flash back starts.

I’m stand in’ (Dm)there

on a bal co ny in (Bb)sum mer air.

(F)See the lights, see the par ty, the ball gowns.

(Bbsus2)See you make your way through the crowd and say hel (Dm)lo.

es cape this Lit tle did (C)I tle know

that (Bb)you were Ro me o.

I You were (C)throw ing peb bles, and my (Dm)dad dy said, “Stay a way from (F)Ju li et.” And I was (Bb)cry in’ on the stair case, was (C)beg gin’ you, “Please don’t go.”

And I said, (F)“Ro me o, take me some where we can be a lone.

(C)I’ll be wait ing.

All there’s left to do is run.

(Dm7)You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the prin cess.

(Bb)It’s a love sto ry.

(C)Ba by, just say yes.”

So (F)I sneak out to the gar den to see you.

(Bbsus2)We keep quiet ’cause we’re dead if they So, close your (Dm)eyes,

es cape this town for a (C)lit tle while.

’Cause (Bb)you were Ro me o, I was the (C)scar let let ter, and my (Dm)dad dy said, “Stay a way from (F)Ju li et.” But you were (Bb)ev ’ry thing to me.

I was (C)beg gin’ you, “Please don’t go.”

And I said, (F)“Ro me o, take me some where we can be a lone.

(C)I’ll be wait ing.

All there’s left to do is run.

(Dm7)You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the prin cess.

(Bb)It’s a love sto ry.

(C)Ba by, just say yes.”

So (F)“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.

(Dm7)Don’t be a fraid.

We’ll make it out of this mess.

(Bb)It’s a love sto ry.

(C)Ba by, just say yes.”

I got tired of (Dm7)wait ing,

won der in’ if (F)you were ev er com ing a round.

My faith in you was fad ing

when I (F)met you on the out skirts of (C)town.

And I said, (F)“Ro me o, save me.

I’ve been feel in’ so a lone.

(C)I keep wait ing for you, but you nev er come.

Is (Dm7)this in my head?

I don’t know what to think.” He (Bb)knelt to the ground and pulled out a (C)ring and said, (G)“Mar ry me, Ju li et, you nev er have to be a lone.

(D)I love you and that’s all I real ly know.

I (Em7)talked to your dad.

Go pick out a white dress.

(C)It’s a love sto ry.

(D)Ba by, just say

yes.”

Oh, oh, (D)oh,

oh, oh, (Em7)oh, oh.

’Cause (C)we were both young when I first saw

(G)you.

Love Story — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Love Story" 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 F, 114 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Love Story”

Can I play "Love Story" 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 "Love Story" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Love Story" by Taylor Swift played in?
Love Story is arranged in the key of F 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 114 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Love Story" 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 "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 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 "Love Story"?
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. "Love Story" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Love Story"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Love Story" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.