Today Was A Fairytale

by Taylor Swift
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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.

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.

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Today Was A Fairytale" 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, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Today Was A Fairytale”

Why does "Today Was A Fairytale" 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 "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 120 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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.
What chords are used in "Today Was A Fairytale"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, Csus2, D, Em7, G.
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 "Today Was A Fairytale"?
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 "Today Was A Fairytale".
Can I see all the notes in "Today Was A Fairytale"?
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 120 BPM.