The Best Day

by Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

I’m five years old, it’s get ting cold, I’ve got my (A)big coat on.

You I hear your laugh and look up, smil in’ at you.

I (A)run and run me.

past the pump kin patch and the trac tor rides.

Look now, far the (A)sky is gold.

And I hug smart your legs and fall ti a sleep for got ten on (A)the way home.

I don’t know why I’m all the trees change (A)in the fall.

But I know you’re (A)laugh not scared on of (D)an y thing (A)I at all.

Don’t know if Snow White’s house is near or (A)far a way.

But I know I had the best day with you

to day.

I’m thir teen now and don’t know how my friends could (A)be so mean.

You I come home cry in’ and you hold me tight you’re and (A)grab the keys.

me.

And we drive and drive un the til we found a town and e (A)nough a way.

And we talk smart and win dow shop ti till I’ve dy got in the (A)all their names.

I don’t know who I’m gon na talk to (A)now at school.

I I know I’m (A)on in’ side, on the (D)car ride home (A)I with you.

Don’t know how long it’s gon na take to (A)feel o k.

But I know I had the best day with you

to day.

I have an ex cel lent fa ther, his strength is mak in’ me strong er.

God smiles on my lit tle broth er.

(Bm)In side and out he’s bet ter than I am.

I grew up in a pret ty house and I had space to run.

And I

had

the best days with you.

And I (G)love you for giv in’ (A)me your eyes,

stay in’ (A)back and watch in’ me shine.

And I did n’t know if you knew, so I’m tak in’ this (A)chance to say that I had the best day with you

to day.

The Best Day — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Best Day" by Taylor Swift in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 126 BPM.

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About “The Best Day”

What key is "The Best Day" by Taylor Swift played in?
The Best Day is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Best Day"?
The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Best Day" 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 "The Best Day"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Best Day"?
"The Best Day" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Best Day"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, 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.

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