What key is "Today Was A Fairytale" in?

"Today Was A Fairytale" by Taylor Swift is in the key of G with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Today Was A Fairytale" 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 "Today Was A Fairytale" 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 "Today Was A Fairytale" 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

To day was a (C)fair y tale.

You were the (Em7)prince.

I used to be a (D)dam sel in dis (G)tress.

You took me by the (C)hand and you picked me up at (Em7)six.

To day was a (D)fair y tale.

To day was a (G)fair y tale.

To day was a (C)fair y tale.

I wore a (Em7)dress, you wore a (D)dark gray t shirt.

You told me I was (C)pret ty when I looked like a (Em7)mess.

To day was a (D)fair y tale.

Time slows down when ev er (D)you’re a (C)round.

But can you (C)feel this mag ic in the (Em7)air?

It must have been the (D)way you kissed me.

Fell in (C)love when I saw you stand in’ (Em7)there.

It must have been the (D)way to day was a (G)fair y tale.

To day was a (C)fair y tale.

You’ve got a (Em7)smile takes me to an (D)oth er plan et.

Ev ’ry move you (C)make, ev ’ry thing you say is (Em7)right.

To day is a (D)fair y tale.

To day was a (C)fair y tale.

All that I can (Em7)say is now it’s get tin’ (D)so much clear er.

Noth in’ made (C)sense till the time I saw your (Em7)face.

To day was a (D)fair y tale.

Time slows down when ev er (D)you’re a round.

I can feel my (Em7)heart, it’s (D)beat ing in my (C)chest.

Did you feel it?

I can’t (D)put this (C)down.

But can you (C)feel this mag ic in the (Em7)air?

It must have been the (D)way you kissed me.

Fell in (C)love when I saw you stand in’ (Em7)there.

It must have been the (D)way.

But can you (C)feel this mag ic in the (Em7)air?

It must have been the (D)way you kissed me.

Fell in (C)love when I saw you stand in’ (Em7)there, it must have been the (D)way to day was a (G)fair y tale.

It must have been the (D)way to day was a (G)fair y tale.

(G)Oh,

(Em7)oh,

yeah,

oh.

To day was a (G)fair y tale.

Today Was A Fairytale by Taylor Swift

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Today Was A Fairytale”

What key is "Today Was A Fairytale" in?: "Today Was A Fairytale" by Taylor Swift is in the key of G with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Today Was A Fairytale" 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 "Today Was A Fairytale" 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 "Today Was A Fairytale" 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.