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 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Today Was A Fairytale" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

What chords are used in "Today Was A Fairytale"?

This arrangement of "Today Was A Fairytale" uses 5 chords: C, Csus2, D, Em7, G.

How long does it take to learn "Today Was A Fairytale" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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 (Csus2)was a fair y tale.

You were the (Em7)prince.

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

You took me (Csus2)by the hand and you picked me up at (Em7)six.

To day (D)was a fair y tale.

To day was a (G)fair y tale.

To day (Csus2)was a fair y tale.

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

You told me (Csus2)I was pret ty when I looked like a (Em7)mess.

To day (D)was a fair y tale.

Time slows down

when ev er (D)you’re a (C)round.

But can (Csus2)you feel this mag ic in the (Em7)air?

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

Fell (Csus2)in love when I saw you stand in’ (Em7)there.

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

To day (Csus2)was a fair y tale.

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

Ev ’ry (Csus2)move you make, ev ’ry thing you say is (Em7)right.

To day (D)was a fair y tale.

To day (Csus2)was a fair y tale.

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

Noth in’ (Csus2)made sense till the time I saw your (Em7)face.

To day (D)was a 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 chest.

Did you feel it?

I can’t (D)put this (C)down.

But can (Csus2)you feel this mag ic in the (Em7)air?

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

Fell (Csus2)in love when I saw you stand in’ (Em7)there.

It must ’ve (D)been the way.

But can (Csus2)you feel this mag ic in the (Em7)air?

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

Fell (Csus2)in love when I saw you stand in’ (Em7)there.

It must ’ve (D)been the 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

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Today Was A Fairytale" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
What chords are used in "Today Was A Fairytale"?: This arrangement of "Today Was A Fairytale" uses 5 chords: C, Csus2, D, Em7, G.
How long does it take to learn "Today Was A Fairytale" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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.