Safe & Sound

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

(Am)I re mem ber tears stream ing (Em)down your face when I (C)said, “I’ll nev er let you (G)go.”

When (Am)all those shad ows (Em)al most killed your light.

(Am)I re mem ber (Em)you said, “Don’t (C)leave me here a (G)lone.”

But (D)all that’s dead and (G)gone and passed to (Cmaj7)night.

Just close your (G)eyes,

the sun is go ing down, you’ll be al (G)right,

no one can hurt you now.

Come morn ing (G)light,

(D)you and I’ll be (Em)safe

(D)and

(C#)sound.

(Am)Don’t you dare look (Em)out your win dow, (C)darl ing, ev ’ry thing’s on (G)fire.

The (Am)war out side our (Em)door keeps rag ing on.

(Am)Hold on (Em)to this (C)lul la (G)by,

(D)e ven when the mu sic’s (Cmaj7)gone,

gone.

(C#)sound.

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(Ooh.)

(D)Ooh.

(Ooh.)

(Em)Oh.

(Oh.)

(D6)Oh.

oh.)

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(Ooh.)

(D)Ooh.

(Ooh.)

(Em)Oh,

oh, (D6)oh.

Just close your (G)eyes.

You’ll be al (G)right.

Come morn ing (G)light,

(D)you and I’ll be (Em)safe

(D6)and

(C#)sound.

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(G)Ooh.

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(G)Ooh.

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(G)Ooh.

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(G)Ooh.

(Cmaj7)Ooh.

(G)Ooh.

Safe & Sound — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Safe & Sound" 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 G, 74 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Safe & Sound”

Can I play "Safe & Sound" 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 "Safe & Sound" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Safe & Sound" by Taylor Swift played in?
Safe & Sound 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 "Safe & Sound"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Safe & Sound" 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 "Safe & Sound"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Safe & Sound"?
"Safe & Sound" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Safe & Sound"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, C#m7, Cmaj7, D, D6, Em, G.
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 "Safe & Sound"?
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. "Safe & Sound" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Safe & Sound"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Safe & Sound" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.