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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Today Was A Fairytale" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Today Was A Fairytale" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Today Was A Fairytale" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Today Was A Fairytale"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Today Was A Fairytale" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Today Was A Fairytale"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Today Was A Fairytale" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.