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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Today Was A Fairytale" by Taylor Swift in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Today Was A Fairytale”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Today Was A Fairytale"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Today Was A Fairytale" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.