What key is "The Best Day" in?

"The Best Day" by Taylor Swift is in the key of G with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The Best Day" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "The Best Day" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "The Best Day" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?

Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’m five years (Em)old, it’s get ing (C)cold, I’ve got my (D)big coat on.

You I hear your (Em)laugh and look up (C)smil in’ at you.

I (D)run and run

past the pump kin (Em)patch and the trac tor (C)rides.

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

And I hug your (Em)legs and fall a (C)sleep for got ten on (D)the way home.

I don’t know why all the na (D)trees change in the (Em)fall.

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

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

But I know I had the (C)best day with (D)you

to (G)day.

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

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

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

And we talk and (Em)win dow shop till (C)I’ve dy in ten the (D)all their names.

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

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

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

But I know I had the (C)best day with (D)you

to (G)day.

(G)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.

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

I grew up in a pret ty (G)house and I had (D)space to run.

And (C)I

had

the (D)best days with you.

(Em)wrong.

And I (C)love you for giv in’ (D)me your eyes,

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

And I did n’t know if you (D)knew,

so I’m (D)tak in’ this chance to (Em)say that I had the (C)best day with (D)you

to (G)day.

The Best Day by Taylor Swift

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Best Day”

What key is "The Best Day" in?: "The Best Day" by Taylor Swift is in the key of G with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Best Day" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Best Day" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Best Day" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?: Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.