Taylor Swift: "The Black Dog"

🔎 About “The Black Dog”

After announcing her album The Tortured Poets Department at the 2024 Grammys, Taylor Swift teased fans with the revelation of four bonus tracks: “The Manuscript,” “The Bolter,” “The Albatross,” and “The Black Dog.” The final bonus track was revealed ahead of the album’s launch on April 19th. Additionally, on the day of the album’s release, Taylor surprised fans by dropping a second album containing 15 extra songs.

“The Black Dog,” initially thought to be exclusive to a special edition of the album, was later included in this second release. Announced with darker artwork and a pre-order link, the track was originally titled “Old Habits Die Screaming.” The term “black dog” typically refers to feelings of depression, but Taylor also uses it to suggest a British pub, possibly hinting at connections to her British exes, Matty Healy or Joe Alwyn. The song explores themes of betrayal and the end of a relationship, with Taylor singing about a partner visiting “The Black Dog” pub with another girl.

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🎶 “The Black Dog” (Intermediate Piano Solo: Full Version)

Key features of the this version:

• 8 total pages
• Full album version
• Includes full lyrics
• Run time around 4:00

The Black Dog (Intermediate Piano)

The Black Dog, as performed by Taylor Swift, stylishly arranged for late intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund. This is the full album version of the song with a run-time of 4 minutes.

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🎶 “The Black Dog” (Intermediate Piano Solo: Abridged Version)

Key features of the this version:

• 5 total pages
• Abridged version: Includes 2 verses and 2 choruses
• Includes partial lyrics
• Run time around 2:40

The Black Dog (Intermediate Piano: Abridged)

The Black Dog, as performed by Taylor Swift, stylishly abridged and arranged for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund. This is a condensed version of the song with a run-time around 2:30.

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🎶 “The Black Dog” (Easy Piano Solo)

Key features of the this version:

• 5 total pages
• Abridged version: Includes 2 verses and 2 choruses
• Includes partial lyrics
• Run time around 2:40

The Black Dog (Easy Piano)

The Black Dog, as performed by Taylor Swift, stylishly abridged and arranged for easy piano by Jennifer Eklund. This is a condensed version of the song with a run-time around 2:30.

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