The Best Day

by Taylor Swift
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Best Day" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 116 BPM.

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

About “The Best Day”

Why does "The Best Day" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Best Day".
What key is "The Best Day" by Taylor Swift played in?
The Best Day 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 "The Best Day"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Best Day" 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 "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 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.
Is this real sheet music for "The Best Day"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Best Day".
Can I see all the notes in "The Best Day"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 116 BPM.