Sad Beautiful Tragic

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

(G)Long hand writ ten (D)note, deep in your pock et.

(G)Words, how lit tle they mean when you’re a lit tle too (Am7)late.

I (G)stood

right by the tracks,

your face in a lock et.

Good (G)girls,

hope ful they’ll be

and long will they wait.

We (G)had

a (D)beau ti ful mag ic (Am7)love there.

What a (G)sad

(D)beau ti ful trag ic (Am7)love

af

(C)fair.

In (G)dreams

I (D)meet you in warm con ver sa tion.

We both (G)wake

in lone ly beds,

dif fer ent (Am7)cit ies.

And (G)time

is (D)tak ing its sweet time e ras ing you.

And (G)you’ve got your de mons and dar ling, they all look like me.

’Cause we (G)had

a (D)beau ti ful mag ic (Am7)love there.

What a (G)sad

(D)beau ti ful trag ic (Am7)love af (C)fair.

(Am7)Dis tance, tim ing, (C)break down, fight ing, (G)si lence, the train runs (D)off its tracks.

(Am7)Kiss me, try to fix it.

Could (C)you just try to lis ten?

(G)Hang up, give up, (D)for the life of (Am7)us we (G)can’t get back.

A (D)beau ti ful mag ic (Am7)love there.

What a (G)sad

(D)beau ti ful trag ic (Am7)beau ti ful trag ic (C)beau ti ful...

What we (G)had

a (D)beau ti ful mag ic (Am7)love there.

What a (G)sad

(D)beau ti ful trag ic (Am7)love (G)af (C)fair.

We (G)had

a (D)beau ti ful mag ic (Am7)love there.

What a (G)sad

(D)beau ti ful trag ic (Am7)love (G)af (C)fair.

We (C)fair.

Sad Beautiful Tragic — Simple Sheet Music

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"Sad Beautiful Tragic" 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 G, 150 BPM.

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

About “Sad Beautiful Tragic”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sad Beautiful Tragic"?
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 "Sad Beautiful Tragic" by Taylor Swift played in?
Sad Beautiful Tragic is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sad Beautiful Tragic"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sad Beautiful Tragic" 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 "Sad Beautiful Tragic"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sad Beautiful Tragic"?
"Sad Beautiful Tragic" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sad Beautiful Tragic"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am7, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 "Sad Beautiful Tragic". Key of G, 150 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.