Love Story — Piano, Vocal & Guitar Sheet Music
Taylor Swift’s beloved classic, arranged for piano, vocal & guitar by Paul Lorenz — ready for recital, lesson, or stage
Edition facts
Love Story by Taylor Swift, arranged by Paul Lorenz for voice and piano: 7 pages of music, delivered as a PDF (A4) for instant download, €9.90.
- Instrumentation
- Piano · Solo voice
- Pages
- 7 pages
- Tempo
- ♩ = 116
- Format
- PDF, A4, instant download
Read from the PDF you download.
Fifteen years after its release, “Love Story” still stops a room — and a well-prepared arrangement is the difference between a memorable performance and a forgettable one. Taylor Swift’s Romeo-and-Juliet anthem has become one of the most-requested songs at recitals, school concerts, and private celebrations worldwide, yet professional-quality piano, vocal & guitar editions remain surprisingly scarce. Most available scores are either oversimplified student transcriptions or auto-generated MIDI reductions that miss the harmonic nuance that makes the original so resonant.
This arrangement by Paul Lorenz brings the same rigorous approach applied to orchestral and choral works to the pop repertoire. The piano accompaniment is fully voiced and idiomatic — not a chord-block reduction, but a genuine pianistic realization of the song’s emotional arc. Chord symbols are verified and correctly placed throughout, making this equally useful for the singing guitarist, the accompanying pianist, or the music teacher seeking a reliable intermediate recital piece. Instant PDF download, 600 DPI print resolution, and the licence for performances by the purchasing performer or ensemble included as standard.
Hear the arrangement
A 30-second excerpt from Paul Lorenz’ own studio recording of this arrangement.
Listen to the full recording Artyfile Stream · lossless Hi-FiChoose your “Love Story” edition
Piano, Vocal, Guitar
€9.90Voice and piano · 7 pages · PDF (A4)
Melody also for your instrument – included ↓
A complete, publication-quality edition featuring the full vocal melody, a richly voiced piano accompaniment, and accurate guitar chord symbols throughout — arranged for Grade 4–5 intermediate players.
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“Love Story” is also published in this scoring — with its own score preview and full details on the edition page.
View this edition →Parts for your instrumentation
The melody part of this edition (Voice) is also available for other instruments – it becomes Flute & Piano or Cello & Piano, for example. Included in the price; transposed, in the right clef, checked for range and breathing. The piano part stays as it is.
| Original part | Also available for |
|---|---|
| Voice | Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Trumpet in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, English horn in F, Flugelhorn in B♭, Viola, Tenor saxophone in B♭, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Cello |
Buy. After your purchase you receive your personal link to the Part Configurator by e-mail.
Choose part and instrument. For example the Voice part as Flute.
Download the PDF. The first time a part is requested it takes about a minute to set; after that it is ready at once – with your name as the license notice.
How the Part Configurator works →Need a different instrumentation? After your purchase you can send Paul Lorenz a request.
Quality in detail
- True PVG Format: A singable vocal line with fully realized piano accompaniment — not a simplified chord chart or a bare melody.
- Correct Chord Symbols: Verified guitar chord symbols placed accurately above every bar, suitable for both acoustic and keyboard guitarists.
- Intermediate Level: Accessible for Grade 4–5 players without sacrificing the harmonic richness that makes the song recognizable.
- 600 DPI Print Quality: Crystal-clear at any print size and perfectly legible on tablet or iPad in forScore or similar apps.
- Licensed for Your Performance: Your purchase licenses this edition for your own performances — recitals, school concerts, private events. Public performances are reported to your PRO by the organiser as usual.
- Bespoke Customization Available: Need a transposition or a simplified piano part? Contact us — we arrange it for you.
Love Story sheet music at a glance
| Song | Love Story — Taylor Swift, 2008 (from Fearless) |
| Arrangement | Piano, vocal & guitar (PVG) — full vocal line, voiced piano accompaniment, guitar chord symbols |
| Arranger | Paul Lorenz — arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road |
| Scoring | Complete PVG score — vocal melody, piano part, and chord symbols in one edition |
| Difficulty | Intermediate — approximately Grade 4–5 |
| Format | High-resolution 600 DPI PDF — instant download, print- and tablet-ready |
| Licensing | Licensed for performances by the purchasing performer or ensemble; public performances reported to your PRO (GEMA/AKM/SUISA or ASCAP/BMI/PRS) by the organiser as usual |
| Reference recording | Paul Lorenz’ own studio recording — sound sample on this page, complete on Artyfile Stream |
| Price | €9.90 |
Is this edition right for you?
A recognizable, tasteful recital piece that rewards an intermediate player without overreaching. This edition is written for:
- Piano teachers building a Grade 4–5 recital repertoire students actually want to play
- Accompanying pianists who need a fully voiced part, not a chord-block reduction
- Singing guitarists who rely on correct, well-placed chord symbols
- Private celebrations, school concerts, and lesson programmes
Need a transposition or a simplified piano part? Paul Lorenz adapts it on request — just ask before you buy.
What you receive
- The full piano, vocal & guitar score
- The vocal melody, piano accompaniment, and guitar chord symbols, complete throughout
- High-resolution PDFs, delivered instantly and yours to keep — no rental
Programming Love Story
Love Story works best as a bright, warmly familiar moment in a recital — an accessible anchor that lets an intermediate student shine without technical strain. Set it among more demanding repertoire to give both player and audience a piece of pure release, and let the song’s building final chorus carry the emotional peak. The voiced piano part stands comfortably on its own for a solo pianist, while the chord symbols open it up for a singer-and-guitar setting at a more intimate event. Explore the related arrangements below to build the rest of the programme.
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Love Story sheet music — frequently asked questions
Can I hear this arrangement before I buy?
Yes. The sound sample near the top of this page plays a 30-second excerpt of Paul Lorenz’ own studio recording of this arrangement, and the complete recording streams on Artyfile Stream — his lossless hi-fi service, where full playback requires a subscription.
What exactly is included in the download?
You receive a complete piano, vocal & guitar score as a high-resolution PDF — including the full vocal melody, professional piano accompaniment, and guitar chord symbols throughout. Instant download, no subscription required.
What is the difficulty level of this arrangement?
This arrangement is designed for intermediate players at approximately Grade 4–5 level. The piano part is fully voiced and musically satisfying without requiring advanced technique; the vocal line follows the original melody faithfully.
Do I need a performance license?
Your purchase includes the licence for performances by the purchasing performer or ensemble at recitals, school concerts, and private events. As usual, public performances are reported to the responsible performing-rights society — GEMA in Germany, AKM in Austria, SUISA in Switzerland (ASCAP/BMI/PRS elsewhere) — by the organiser. For commercial recordings or broadcast use, please contact us directly.
Can the arrangement be customized for my ensemble?
Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers bespoke customization services — transpositions, simplified piano reductions, or alternative voicings. Contact us directly to discuss your requirements.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of our products, we cannot offer refunds once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review the score preview carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Can I play the melody on Flute with piano?
Yes. The Part Configurator is included in the price: the melody part (Voice) is also available for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭ and Soprano saxophone in B♭ and 11 more instruments – transposed, in the right clef, checked for range and breathing. The piano part stays as it is. You receive the link by e-mail after your purchase.
Which instrumentations is this edition available for?
The melody is available for 15 instruments – this edition becomes Flute & Piano and Cello & Piano, for example. The overview “Parts for your instrumentation” on this page lists every instrument. For another instrument you can send Paul Lorenz a request after your purchase.
Am I allowed to use the re-scored parts?
Yes. Parts from the Part Configurator belong to the edition you bought and are covered by the same license – for your ensemble, with the same rights of use. Every part carries the notice “Licensed to …” in its footer. For public performances the organiser registers the performance with the collecting society as usual (e.g. PRS, ASCAP/BMI, GEMA).