{"id":17373,"date":"2024-05-22T16:03:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T23:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/?p=17373"},"modified":"2024-05-22T16:03:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T23:03:32","slug":"taylor-swift-piano-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/taylor-swift-piano-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Awesome Taylor Swift Piano Songs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Taylor Swift is probably the most talked-about and influential artist today. And while her country music origins mean she\u2019s usually associated with the guitar, the piano makes a regular appearance at her live shows. There is also plenty of footage of her using the piano as her songwriting tool to craft her chart-topping hits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We picked 10 iconic Taylor Swift piano songs that sound awesome on the keys and linked chord charts from Ultimate Guitar to help you learn these songs. The great thing about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimate-guitar.com\/\">Ultimate-Guitar.com<\/a> (besides being free!) is that you can toggle the chord diagrams to \u201cpiano\u201d so you know exactly how to play each chord!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><p><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p><nav><ol><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#all-too-well\">All Too Well<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#champagne-problems\">Champagne Problems<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#cardigan\">cardigan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#evermore-feat-bon-iver\">evermore (feat. Bon Iver)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#forever-always\">Forever &amp; Always<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#clean\">Clean<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#exile-feat-bon-iver\">exile (feat. Bon Iver)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#lover\">Lover<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#back-to-december\">Back to December<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#new-years-day\">New Year&#8217;s Day<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>at the time of writing this post, some of these chord charts do not switch correctly into piano. So, we\u2019ve listed out the key and main chords of each song to help you along! You can also toggle the \u201ctranspose\u201d button on Ultimate Guitar to get to the correct key.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\"><center><h2 style=\"font-size:22px\"><b>\ud83c\udfb9 Your Go-To Place for All Things Piano<\/b><\/h2><p>Get exclusive interviews, fascinating articles, and inspiring lessons delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p><iframe class=\"email-form-include\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/weeklyemail\" frameborder=\"none\"><\/iframe><\/center><small><i>By signing up you\u2019ll also receive our ongoing free lessons and special offers. Don\u2019t worry, we value your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time.<\/i><\/small><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"all-too-well\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>All Too Well<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tabs.ultimate-guitar.com\/tab\/taylor-swift\/all-too-well-chords-1189554\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart (Easy Chords)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/tabs.ultimate-guitar.com\/tab\/taylor-swift\/all-too-well-10-minute-version-chords-3946031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart (Upgraded Chords)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key:<\/strong> C major<br><strong>Main Chords: <\/strong>C, G, F, Am<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Taylor Swift - All Too Well (Live at the Grammy 56th Awards 2014) (4K Remastered by Taylor Swift)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vQI67092qvI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This song is the ultimate Taylor anthem. Spanning 10 minutes of Swift\u2019s trademark storytelling, \u201cAll Too Well\u201d has a grandiose feel. But, surprise! It\u2019s built primarily on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/four-chords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">four chords most musicians learn first<\/a>: C, G, F, and Am. Which makes it totally accessible for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We found two charts for this song: one is the 10-minute version that uses slightly more advanced versions of the &#8220;big 4&#8221; chords; the other is the shorter version of the song with basic chords. If you want to get better at reading chord symbols, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/chord-symbols-piano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chord Symbols, Explained<\/a> lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"champagne-problems\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Champagne Problems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tabs.ultimate-guitar.com\/tab\/taylor-swift\/champagne-problems-chords-3461783\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key: <\/strong>C major<br><strong>Main Chords: <\/strong>C, G, Am, F<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Taylor Swift - &quot;Champagne Problems\u201d (Live From Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Film) - 4K\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LmVlSBZUBUQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cChampagne Problems\u201d is a piano favorite. While not everyone can have a beautiful moss-covered piano like Taylor, this is a very accessible, beginner-friendly song based on the Big 4 chords in C major. The rhythm can be challenging to coordinate singing with, so if you need help, try playing along with the recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cardigan\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>cardigan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/how-to-play-cardigan-on-piano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete Tutorial<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/tabs.ultimate-guitar.com\/tab\/taylor-swift\/cardigan-chords-3261305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key:<\/strong> E-flat Major<br><strong>Main Chords:<\/strong> Fm, Bb, Eb, Ab, Cm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play &quot;Cardigan&quot; by Taylor Swift (Beginner Piano Lesson)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ETk960HErkY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201ccardigan\u201d is a favorite track from Taylor Swift\u2019s milestone <em>folklore<\/em> album. It has a soft, dreamy atmosphere and is so poetic! You\u2019re in luck, because we have a detailed, 18-minute tutorial on this one where Lisa leads you through everything, including the little riffs and fills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box-snippet\">\n<div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div><i class=\"fas icon fa-piano\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-container\">\n<b>Need help with chords?<\/b> We have a complete library of chord and scale diagrams <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/chords-and-scales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">right here<\/a>! And if you want an offline option that works without Wi-Fi, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/shop\/chords-scales-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pianote Chords &#038; Scales Book<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"evermore-feat-bon-iver\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>evermore (feat. Bon Iver)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tabs.ultimate-guitar.com\/tab\/taylor-swift\/evermore-chords-3461822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key: <\/strong>D-flat major<br><strong>Main Chords: <\/strong>Db, Gb, Ab, Bbm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Taylor Swift - evermore (Official Lyric Video) ft. Bon Iver\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EXLgZZE072g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvermore\u201d is another folksy song with a prominent piano part. The original song is in D-flat major, which can be tricky, but the chord chart we\u2019ve linked to is one step higher in D major, making it more accessible for novice pianists. Hint: the opening riff is a descending scale from the fourth to the root.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"forever-always\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Forever &amp; Always<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tabs.ultimate-guitar.com\/tab\/taylor-swift\/forever-and-always-chords-754806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key: <\/strong>A major<br><strong>Main Chords: <\/strong>A, D, Dadd9, E, F#m, F#m7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Taylor Swift - Forever &amp; Always (Piano Version) (Taylor&#039;s Version) (Lyric Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RcGowZ26sE0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The piano version of this ballad is oh so lovely. Again, it\u2019s based on just a handful of chords, but if you play around with the rhythmic pattern like Taylor does in the recording, that handful of chords can sound complex!&nbsp;Tip: A major can be a tricky key. Try to remember its three sharps: F#, C#, and G#.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clean\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Clean<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tabs.ultimate-guitar.com\/tab\/taylor-swift\/clean-chords-1674149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key: <\/strong>E major<br><strong>Main Chords: <\/strong>E, B, C#m, A<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Taylor Swift - clean # live reputation tour\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JhQifZBzFT4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite never having a music video, \u201cClean\u201d is one of Taylor Swift\u2019s fan favorites. It was co-written with Imogen Heap and the descending chorus melody has a cathartic effect\u2014it really does feel like standing in the pouring rain and watching bad memories get washed away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/22145805\/lisa-square.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/22145805\/lisa-square.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/22145805\/lisa-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/22145805\/lisa-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/22145805\/lisa-square-768x765.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/22145805\/lisa-square-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"song-secrets-webinar\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Song Secrets Webinar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you struggle with reading music, you\u2019re not alone! Did you know you can play hundreds of songs without standard notation? We\u2019ll show you the secrets traditional lessons won\u2019t teach in a 100% free webinar. It\u2019s open to all ages and ability levels. Just show up and have fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><a class=\"join\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/song-secrets-webinar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CHECK IT OUT<\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exile-feat-bon-iver\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>exile (feat. Bon Iver)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tabs.ultimate-guitar.com\/tab\/taylor-swift\/exile-chords-3261398\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key:<\/strong> F-sharp major<br><strong>Main Chords: <\/strong>F#, D#m, B, C#<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Taylor Swift - exile (folklore: the long pond studio sessions | Disney+) ft. Bon Iver\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o5SQIECedTY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s another successful collaboration with Bon Iver from the folksy <em>evermore<\/em> album. It\u2019s a little tricky because the original is in F-sharp major (which means six sharps!) but a shortcut you can use is to lower everything down by one half-step. This still sounds close to the song, but you\u2019ll be playing in F major with the chords F, Dm, Bb, and C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lover\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Lover<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tabs.ultimate-guitar.com\/tab\/taylor-swift\/lover-chords-2796355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key: <\/strong>G major<br><strong>Main Chords: <\/strong>G, G7, D, C, Em, Am<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Taylor Swift: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FvVnP8G6ITs?start=548&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s not originally a piano-centered song, Taylor performed \u201cLover\u201d on the piano at NPR\u2019s Tiny Desk and it sounds like the perfect instrument to accompany this lush song. Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/slash-chords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">slash chord<\/a> at the end of the chorus: it creates a very satisfying descending bass line!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"back-to-december\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Back to December<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tabs.ultimate-guitar.com\/tab\/taylor-swift\/back-to-december-chords-995361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key: <\/strong>D major<br><strong>Main Chords:<\/strong> D, G, A, Bm, F#m<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Taylor Swift Back To December Live NBC Special HD\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8yrwuWijBHE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A cinematic track from Taylor Swift\u2019s early <em>Speak Now <\/em>days, \u201cBack in December\u201d sounds wonderful on the piano when Taylor plays it live. This is an epic ballad with a great storyline, a lyrical melody, and dramatic chorus with plenty of room to be creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-years-day\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>New Year&#8217;s Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tabs.ultimate-guitar.com\/tab\/taylor-swift\/new-years-day-chords-2230887\">Ultimate Guitar Chord Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key: <\/strong>C major<br><strong>Main Chords: <\/strong>C, F, G, Am, Em<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Taylor Swift - \u201cNew Year\u2019s Day\u201d Fan Performance\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gEHCXl4J9Qo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Taylor Swift&#8217;s songwriting is proof that you don&#8217;t need complicated music theory skills to compose a successful piece of music. &#8220;New Year&#8217;s Day&#8221; is another C major song with very simple chords that only require the white keys. (The Beatles&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/how-to-play-let-it-be-piano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Let It Be&#8221;<\/a> is another example of simple songwriting done right.) Make sure to check out Taylor&#8217;s performance of the song on ABC to get some ideas on rhythm patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more songs? Check out these related posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/easy-popular-songs-to-play-on-piano-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Easy Popular Songs to Play on Piano for Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/3-easy-beatles-songs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Easy Beatles Piano Songs: Chords &amp; Tutorials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thumbnail image credit: <\/strong>Ronald Woan, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\"><center><h2 style=\"font-size:22px\"><b>\ud83c\udfb9 Learn Piano With Real Teachers<\/b><\/h2><p>The best way to learn piano is with real teachers, but not everyone has the time and money for a private instructor. 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