Other arrangements of New Year's Day
Pick a learning view.
There’s glit ter on the floor af ter the par ty,
girls car ry ing their shoes down in the lob by,
can dle wax and Po la roids on the hard wood (Am7)floor,
you and me from the night be fore.
But don’t (Am7)read
the (C)last page, but I (Am7)stay
when you’re lost, and I’m scared, and you’re turn ing a (C)way.
I (Am7)want
your (C)mid nights, but I’ll be clean ing up (Am7)bot tles with you on (C)New Year’s (C)Day.
You squeeze my hand three times in the back of the (C)tax i.
I can tell that it’s gon na be a long road.
I’ll be there if you’re the toast of the town, babe,
or (Fsus2)if you strike out and you’re crawl ing home.
Don’t (Am7)read
the (C)last page, but I (Am7)stay
when it’s hard, or it’s wrong, or we’re mak ing mis takes.
I (Am7)want
your (C)mid nights, but I’ll be clean ing up (Am7)bot tles with you on (C)New Year’s (C)Day.
Hold on
to the mem (Fsus2)o ries; they will (G)hold on to you.
Hold on to the mem (Fsus2)o ries; they will (G)hold on to you.
Hold on to the mem (F)o ries; they will (G)hold on to you.
And I will (G)hold on to you.
(C)Please
(Am)don’t
(Fmaj7)ev er be come a (Gsus)strang er (G)whose (C)laugh
(Am7)I could (C)rec og nize (Gsus)an y where.
(C)Please
(Am7)don’t
(C)ev er be come a (Gsus)strang er (G)whose (Am7)laugh
(Em)I could (F)rec og nize (G)an y where.
There’s glit ter on the floor af ter the par ty,
girls car ry ing their shoes down in the lob by,
can dle wax and pol a roids on the hard wood (Am7)floor,
you and me for ev er more.
And I will hold on to you.
(Am)Please
don’t to the mem (G)ev er be come a strang er whose you.
(Am7)laugh Hold on I to the could (G)rec og nize will an y where.
to you.
(Am7)Please Hold on don’t to the mem (G)ev er be come a strang er whose you.
(Em)laugh
I could (G)rec og nize will an y where.
to you.)
New Year's Day — Simple Sheet Music
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"New Year's Day" 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 C, 92 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build fluency with chord colors that go just beyond basic triads — you've got Fmaj7, Fsus2, Am7, and Gsus4 sitting alongside their plain versions, which means your left hand only shifts one finger at a time between voicings.
That's the real skill here: small, controlled movements rather than big jumps.
At 92 BPM with block bass, you have breathing room, so use it — lock in each chord shape before moving on.
I'd suggest practicing the F to Fmaj7 to Fsus2 cluster hands-separate first, because that's where most students fumble.
The G-to-Gsus4 switch is another spot to loop slowly until the fourth finger learns to land on C without hesitation.
Once those transitions feel automatic, play through at tempo and let the sustain pedal smooth out your chord changes — lift and press right as each new chord lands.
This is the piece that'll make suspended and seventh chords feel like second nature in your hands.
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About “New Year's Day”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "New Year's Day"?
- 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 "New Year's Day" by Taylor Swift played in?
- New Year's Day 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 "New Year's Day"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "New Year's Day" 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 "New Year's Day"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "New Year's Day"?
- "New Year's Day" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "New Year's Day"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Em, F, Fmaj7, Fsus2, G, +1 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 "New Year's Day". Key of C, 92 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.