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Here are our top three Taylor Swift piano songs:

1. “Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince” (2019) 
2. “Anti-hero” (2022) 
3. “Blank Space” (2014) 

The best Taylor Swift piano songs

1. “Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince” (2019)

Key: B Minor 

First on our list is Swift’s opening number to her Eras Tour, “Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince”. It features chords Bm, G, D, and A, and its atmospheric tone makes it a great piece to play on the piano. Plus, thanks to a steady tempo, the song allows you to focus on creating a smooth, flowing sound and mastering minor key transitions.

The use of arpeggios in certain sections adds depth and texture – but they’re pretty straightforward to play! This means you can really focus on your expressive playing. If you’re a visual learner, notating the song out in a music score could be beneficial. The Sibelius Ultimate 1-Year Subscription Education is a good option here. 

2. “Anti-Hero” (2022)

Key: E Major 

Time-keeping skills are essential when learning any instrument, and “Anti-Hero” is a great song to hone this skill. It has a syncopated rhythm, making it slightly more challenging than a typical steady beat, but this is great for testing your rhythm and timing. That being said, the song is written in the key of E major and uses simple chords like E, A, C#m, and B.

A metronome like the Wittner Taktell Piccolo Metronome is useful to practise with as it’s compact and lightweight and has a stunning Ruby ‘Red’ aesthetic. 

3. “Blank Space’’ (2014)

Key: F Major 

“Blank Space” has a minimalist, catchy melody, with a moderate tempo, and repetitive chord progression that allows you to focus on expression and timing. Our tip is to play around with the dynamics of this song – it’s supposed to be fun to play, so go crazy with it! 

4. “You Belong with Me’’ (2008)

Key: F# Major 

For the fourth song on our list, we rewind to “You Belong with Me”, a song that features on Taylor Swift’s third album Fearless. This is a great choice if you’re looking to play an upbeat song that everyone can sing along to. Set in the key of F# major and featuring chords like F#, C#, D#m, and B, this is a song for all abilities.

The song is quite fast, meaning you’ll need to master clean chord transitions and good timing. We recommend starting slowly and gradually speeding up as you get to grips with the chord changes.

5. “Champagne Problems” (2020)

Key: C Major

Possibly one of Taylor Swift’s most recognisable piano songs, “Champagne Problems” has a very basic rhythm and features easy piano chords: C, G, Am, and F. However, the challenge comes when trying to sing along – the rhythm might be repetitive, but it’s syncopated, meaning you’ll have to practise aligning your vocals over the top without messing up the chords!  

6. “Lover” (2019)

 Key: G Major 

If you’re looking for a song with a different feel and time signature to the usual pop song, “Lover” is great. Perfect for beginners, this song introduces you to a 6/8 time signature. It’s in the key of G major, and the primary chords you’ll need are G, D, Em, and C.

The song’s simple chord structure allows you to focus on the timing and rhythm, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be swaying at the piano at its waltz-like feel. 

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7. “Wildest Dreams” (2014)

Keys: A Flat Major 

“Wildest Dreams” has a dreamy, cinematic quality that makes it perfect for the piano. It’s written in the key of A-flat Major and like many Swift songs, it has a relatively simple chord progression: Ab, Eb, Fm, and Db. The song’s moderate tempo and smooth chord transitions balance simplicity and emotional depth.

You can experiment with dynamics to bring out the song’s haunting atmosphere. Or use soft pedal techniques to enhance the ethereal feel.

8.“All Too Well” (2012)

Key: C Major 

If you want to deliver a heart-wrenching performance, “All Too Well” is the song to do it with. Set in C major, the song uses the familiar Big Four chords: C, G, Am, and F. You’ll most likely pick up the song in no time, meaning you can get to work on emotional, dynamic playing and passionate vocals. 

9.“Cardigan” (2020)

Key: E-Flat Major

Featured on the Folklore album, “Cardigan” has a beautiful, recognisable piano part that is dampened for effect. It showcases Swift’s skill as a storyteller and talented lyricist, and it’s a great one to learn if you want a more subdued, dreamy track to play at the piano.

10. “The 1” (2020)

Key: C Major 

Another song from Folklore, “The 1” also shows how slow, relaxed songs can be just as beneficial to your playing as upbeat, fast-tempo songs. They force you to focus on the basics and execute the chord progressions to perfection.

“The 1” is accessible for beginners due to its steady rhythm, giving you room to experiment with dynamics and expression or improvisation.

11. “Cruel Summer” (2019)

Key: A Major 

The final song to make it on the list is “Cruel Summer”. It’s impossible not to sing along to the bridge of this song, so it’s a great one to get the party going! In terms of difficulty, you might find that the syncopated beats and occasional pauses in the melody take time to grasp, but once you have that, it’s fairly straightforward. 

FAQs 

What Taylor Swift song should I play on the piano? 

“Miss Americana and The Heartbreak Prince” is a very easy Taylor Swift song to play on piano. It’s perfect for beginners thanks to its simple chord structure and use of arpeggios. 

What is the longest Taylor Swift song? 

The longest Taylor Swift song is “All Too Well (10-minute Version)”. It’s an extended version of the original “All Too Well” (5:26) and was released on the album Red (Taylor’s Version). 

What are the top 5 most popular Taylor Swift Songs? 

The five most popular Taylor Swift songs based on her biggest Billboard top hits are:

1. “Shake It Off”
2. “Anti-Hero”
3. “Cruel Summer”
4. “You Belong With Me”
5. “Blank Space”

Final thoughts  

So there we have it – 11 of the best Taylor Swift piano songs, each just as catchy as the next. Hopefully, this article has helped and inspired you to expend your repertoire at the piano!

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