What key is "Treacherous" in?

"Treacherous" by Taylor Swift is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Treacherous" 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 "Treacherous" 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 "Treacherous"?

This arrangement of "Treacherous" uses 9 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, Dpow, Em7, G, Gpow, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Treacherous" 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

I Put your lips if close to (Asus)mine,

as (Em7)long as they don’t (G5)touch.

I Out of fo cus, eye to (Asus)eye,

till the (Em7)grav i ty’s too (G5)much.

And I’ll do an y thing you (Asus)say,

if you (Em7)say it with your hands.

And I’d be smart to walk a (Asus)way,

but you’re quick sand.

This slope is treach er ous,

this path is reck less.

This slope is treach er ous

and I, I, I, I like it.

I can’t de cide if it’s a (Asus)choice

as (Em7)get ting swept a (G5)way.

I hear the sound of my own (Asus)voice

till the (Em7)ask ing you to (G5)stay.

And all we are is skin and (Asus)bone,

if you (Em7)trained to get a long.

For ev er go ing with the (Asus)flow,

but you’re fric tion.

This slope is treach er ous,

this path is reck less.

This slope is treach er ous

and I, I, I, I like it.

like it.

Two head lights shine through the sleep less night and I will get you, get you a lone.

Your name has ech oed through my mind and I just think you should, think you should know that noth ing safe is worth the drive and I would fol low you, fol low you home.

I’ll (Bm)fol low you, fol low you home.

This hope is treach er ous,

this day dream is dan ger ous.

This hope is treach er ous.

I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I...

I’ll fol low you, fol low you home.

I’ll (Bm)fol low you, fol low you home.

This slope is treach er ous.

I, I, I,

I like it.

Treacherous by Taylor Swift

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

About “Treacherous”

What key is "Treacherous" in?: "Treacherous" by Taylor Swift is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Treacherous" 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 "Treacherous" 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 "Treacherous"?: This arrangement of "Treacherous" uses 9 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, D, Dpow, Em7, G, Gpow, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Treacherous" 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.