Sad Beautiful Tragic

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

(G)Long,

hand writ ten (D)note,

deep in your (Am7)pock et.

(G)Words, how lit tle they (D)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 (D)be, and long they will 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)met you in warm con ver (Am)sa tion.

We both (G)wake

in lone ly beds,

dif f’rent (Am)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 (Am)love there.

What a (G)sad,

(D)beau ti ful, trag ic (Am)love

af

(C)fair.

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

(Am)Kiss me, try to fix it.

Could (C)you just try to lis ten?

(G)Hang up, give up, (D)for the life of (Am)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, (Am)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 (Am)love

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 (Am)love

af

(C)fair.

We (C)fair.

Sad Beautiful Tragic — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Sad Beautiful Tragic" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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

About “Sad Beautiful Tragic”

Where are the chord symbols for "Sad Beautiful Tragic" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Sad Beautiful Tragic" is in G.
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 120 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 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.
Does "Sad Beautiful Tragic" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sad Beautiful Tragic" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Sad Beautiful Tragic"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.