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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Safe & Sound" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Safe & Sound" 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. "Safe & Sound" is in G.
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.
Does "Safe & Sound" 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. "Safe & Sound" is in the key of G at 74 BPM.
What chords are in "Safe & Sound"?
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.