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.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Today Was A Fairytale" 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 G, 160 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Today Was A Fairytale”
- What key is "Today Was A Fairytale" by Taylor Swift played in?
- Today Was A Fairytale 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 "Today Was A Fairytale"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Today Was A Fairytale" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Today Was A Fairytale"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Today Was A Fairytale"?
- "Today Was A Fairytale" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.