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Every surprise song Taylor Swift has performed on the ‘Eras Tour’ so far

During every “Eras Tour” concert, there comes a time that audiences are always waiting for: surprise-song o’clock.

This is when Taylor Swift sits down with just a guitar and a piano to play acoustic versions of two songs — sometimes mashups, sometimes not — that change between each show. And fans don’t know what songs she’s chosen that night until the surprise-song set starts.

Swift just wrapped a string of six consecutive shows in Singapore from March 2-9, and will pick up her “Eras Tour” in Europe in the spring, starting with four shows in Paris beginning May 9 . During her break, Swift will release her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department” — which begs the question of if or how Swift will work this new record into her “Eras Tour” set list.

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Melbourne, Australia

Last year, Swift said she’d aim not to repeat surprise songs during the “Eras Tour,” leaving fans to track each night’s performances like detectives, watching their favorite songs get picked off in the lead up to their own concert date.

But after Swift announced that she “reset” the eligibility of all songs for 2024 and introduced twists, it’s impossible to predict what she’ll do next.

Intrepid Swifties keeping record of all the songs Swift has performed have noted that, while there are several songs that have been played multiple times, there are some songs that the singer has not at all. Those include:

  • "Mary's Song"
  • "A Perfectly Good Heart"
  • "The Way I Loved You"
  • "Superstar"
  • "We Were Happy"
  • "That's When"
  • "Don't You"
  • "Bye Bye Baby"
  • "Girl At Home"
  • "Forever Winter"
  • "Sweeter Than Fiction"
  • "I Did Something Bad"
  • "London Boy"
  • "Soon You'll Get Better"
  • "It's Nice To Have a Friend"
  • "Only the Young"
  • "Beautiful Ghosts"
  • "Happiness"

Here's a list of all the surprise songs Swift has performed since the start of the "Eras Tour" in March 2023.

A running list of Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' surprise songs

  • March 9, Singapore: "Tim McGraw" and "Cowboy Like Me" mashup; "Mirrorball" and "Epiphany" mashup.
  • March 8, Singapore: "Sparks Fly" and "Gold Rush" mashup; "False God" and "Slut!" mashup.
  • March 7, Singapore: "Death by a Thousand Cuts" and "Babe" mashup; "Fifteen" and "You're On Your Own, Kid" mashup.
  • March 4, Singapore: "Foolish One" and "Tell Me Why" mashup; "This Love" and "Call It What You Want" mashup.
  • March 3, Singapore: "Long Story Short" and "The Story of Us" mashup; "Clean" and "Evermore" mashup.
  • March 2, Singapore: "Mine" and "Starlight" mashup; "I Don't Want to Live Forever" and "Dress" mashup (streamed live on Swift's Instagram).
  • Feb. 26, Sydney: "Would've, Could've, Should've" and "Ivy" mashup; "Forever & Always" and "Maroon" mashup.
  • Feb. 25, Sydney: "Is It Over Now?" and "I Wish You Would" mashup; "Haunted" and "Exile" mashup.
  • Feb. 24, Sydney: "Should've Said No" and "You're Not Sorry" mashup; "New Year's Day" and "Peace" mashup
  • Feb. 23, Sydney: "How You Get the Girl" and "White Horse" mashup; "Coney Island" and "White Horse" mashup, performed with Sabrina Carpenter.

  • Feb. 18, Melbourne: "Come Back... Be Here" and "Daylight" mashup; "Teardrops On My Guitar."
  • Feb. 17, Melbourne: "Getaway Car," "August" and "The Other Side of the Door" mashup; "This Is Me Trying."
  • Feb. 16, Melbourne: "Red" and "You're Losing Me. "
  • Feb. 10, Tokyo: "Come In with the Rain" and "You're On Your Own, Kid."
  • Feb. 9, Tokyo: "Superman" and "The Outside."
  • Feb. 8, Tokyo: "Eyes Open" and "Electric Touch."
  • Feb. 7, Tokyo: "Dear Reader" and "Holy Ground."
  • Nov. 26, 2023, São Paulo: "Say Don't Go" and "It's Time to Go."
  • Nov. 25, 2023, São Paulo: "Safe and Sound" and "Untouchable."
  • Nov. 24, 2023, São Paulo: "Now That We Don't Talk" and "Innocent."
  • Nov. 20, 2023, Rio de Janeiro: "Me!" and "So It Goes."
  • Nov. 19, 2023, Rio de Janeiro: "Dancing With Our Hands Tied" and "Bigger Than the Whole Sky."
  • Nov. 17, 2023, Rio de Janeiro: "Stay Beautiful" and "Suburban Legends."
  • Nov. 12, 2023, Buenos Aires: "Better than Revenge" and "Slut!"
  • Nov. 11, 2023, Buenos Aires: "Is It Over Now?" and "End Game."
  • Nov. 9, 2023, Buenos Aires: "The Very First Night" and "Labyrinth."
  • Aug. 27, 2023, Mexico City: "Afterglow" and "Maroon."
  • Aug. 26, 2023, Mexico City: "Cornelia Street" and "You're On Your Own, Kid."
  • Aug. 25, 2023, Mexico City: "Tell Me Why" and "Snow on the Beach."
  • Aug. 24, 2023, Mexico City: "I Forgot That You Existed" and "Sweet Nothing."
  • Aug. 9, 2023, Los Angeles: "New Romantics" and "New Year's Day."
  • Aug. 8, 2023, Los Angeles: "I Know Places" and "King of My Heart."
  • Aug. 7, 2023, Los Angeles: "Dress" and "Exile."
  • Aug. 5, 2023, Los Angeles: "Death by a Thousand Cuts" and "You're On Your Own, Kid" ( featured in the "Eras Tour" concert film ).
  • Aug. 4, 2023, Los Angeles: "Our Song" (featured in the "Eras Tour" concert film) and "You Are In Love."
  • Aug. 3, 2023, Los Angeles: "I Can See You" and "Maroon."
  • July 29, 2023, Santa Clara: "Stay Stay Stay" and "All of the Girls You Loved Before."
  • July 28, 2023, Santa Clara: "Right Where You Left Me" (performed with Aaron Dessner) and "Castles Crumbling."
  • July 23, 2023, Seattle: "Message in a Bottle" and "Tied Together with a Smile."
  • July 22, 2023, Seattle: "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" and "Everything Has Changed."
  • July 15, 2023, Denver: "Starlight" and "Back to December."
  • July 14, 2023, Denver: "Picture to Burn" and "Timeless."
  • July 8, 2023, Kansas City: "Last Kiss" and "Dorothea."
  • July 7, 2023, Kansas City: "Never Grow Up" and "When Emma Falls in Love."
  • July 1, 2023, Cincinnati: "Ivy" (performed with Aaron Dessner); "I Miss You, I'm Sorry" (performed with Gracie Abrams); "Call It What You Want."
  • June 30, 2023, Cincinnati: "I'm Only Me When I'm With You" and "Evermore."
  • June 24, 2023, Minneapolis: "Dear John" and "Daylight."
  • June 23, 2023, Minneapolis: "Paper Rings" and "If This Was A Movie."
  • June 17, 2023, Pittsburgh: "Seven" (performed with Aaron Dessner) and "The Story of Us."
  • June 16, 2023, Pittsburgh: "Mr. Perfectly Fine" and "The Last Time."
  • June 10, 2023, Detroit: "All You Had To Do Was Stay" and "Breathe."
  • June 9, 2023, Detroit: "Haunted" and "I Almost Do."
  • June 4, 2023, Chicago: "Hits Different" and "The Moment I Knew."
  • June 3, 2023, Chicago: "You All Over Me" (performed with Maren Morris) and "I Don't Want to Live Forever."
  • June 2, 2023, Chicago: "I Wish You Would" and "The Lakes."
  • May 28, 2023, East Rutherford: "Welcome to New York" and "Clean."
  • May 27, 2023, East Rutherford: "Holy Ground" and "False God."
  • May 26, 2023, East Rutherford: "Getaway Car" ( performed with Jack Antonoff ) and "Maroon."
  • May 21, 2023, Foxborough: "I Think He Knows" and "Red."
  • May 20, 2023, Foxborough: "Question...?" and "Invisible."
  • May 19, 2023, Foxborough: "Should've Said No" and "Better Man."
  • May 14, 2023, Philadelphia: "Hey Stephen" and "The Best Day."
  • May 13, 2023, Philadelphia: "Forever & Always" and "This Love."
  • May 12, 2023, Philadelphia: "Gold Rush" and "Come Back... Be Here."
  • May 7, 2023, Nashville: "Would've, Could've, Should've" (performed with Aaron Dessner) and "Mine."
  • May 6, 2023, Nashville: "Out of the Woods" and "Fifteen."
  • May 5, 2023, Nashville: "Sparks Fly" and "Teardrops on my Guitar."
  • April 30, 2023, Atlanta: "I Bet You Think About Me" and "How You Get the Girl."
  • April 29, 2023, Atlanta: "High Infidelity" and "Gorgeous."
  • April 28, 2023, Atlanta: "The Other Side of the Door" and "Coney Island."
  • April 23, 2023, Houston: "Begin Again" and "Cold As You."
  • April 22, 2023, Houston: "A Place in This World" and "Today Was a Fairytale."
  • April 21, 2023, Houston: "Wonderland" and "You're Not Sorry."
  • April 15, 2023, Tampa: “Mad Woman” (performed with Aaron Dessner) and “Mean.”
  • April 14, 2023, Tampa: "The Great War" (performed with Aaron Dessner) and "You're On Your Own, Kid."
  • April 13, 2023, Tampa: “Speak Now” and “Treacherous.”
  • April 2, 2023, Arlington: "Jump Then Fall" and "The Lucky One."
  • April 1, 2023, Arlington: "Death By a Thousand Cuts" and "Clean."
  • March 31, 2023, Arlington: "Sad Beautiful Tragic" and "Ours."
  • March 25, 2023, Las Vegas: "Cowboy Like Me" (performed with Marcus Mumford) and "White Horse."
  • March 24, 2023, Las Vegas: "Our Song" and "Snow on the Beach."
  • March 18, 2023, Glendale: "This Is Me Trying" and "State of Grace."
  • March 17, 2023, Glendale: "Mirrorball" and "Tim McGraw."

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Eras Tour Surprise Songs: What’s Left For Taylor Swift To Sing

By: Author Tessa Smith

Posted on Last updated: March 9, 2024

Complete list of Eras Tour surprise songs Taylor Swift has already sung, and what’s left for her to perform.

Eras Tour Surprise Songs: What's Left For Taylor Swift To Sing

The Eras Tour is taking the world by storm. Taylor Swift’s sold out stadium tour is giving Swifties everywhere the best night of their lives. Each night Taylor performs two surprise songs, vowing never to repeat any of them. That might leave you wondering, what she has left to sing. 

Has your favorite song already been sung or do you have a chance to see it at your show? Here’s a detailed list of which The Eras Tour surprise songs Taylor Swift has already performed and which Taylor Swift songs are still up for grabs to be a The Eras Tour surprise song on your night.

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Eras Tour Surprise Songs: What's Left For Taylor Swift To Sing

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Surprise Song List (US TOUR)

Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Every song she’s played so far:

  • March 17 in Glendale, AZ — “Mirrorball” and “Tim McGraw”
  • March 18 in Glendale, AZ — “State of Grace” and “This Is Me Trying”
  • March 24 in Las Vegas, NV — “Our Song” and “Snow on the Beach”
  • March 25 in Las Vegas, NV — “Cowboy Like Me” with Marcus Mumford and “White Horse”
  • March 31 in Arlington, TX — “Sad Beautiful Tragic” and “Ours”
  • April 1 in Arlington, TX — “Death by a Thousand Cuts” and “Clean”
  • April 2 in Arlington, TX — “Jump Then Fall” and “The Lucky One”
  • April 13 in Tampa, FL — “Speak Now” and “Treacherous”
  • April 14 in Tampa, FL — “The Great War” with Aaron Dessner and “You’re on Your Own, Kid”
  • April 15 in Tampa, FL — “Mad Woman” with Aaron Dessner and “Mean”
  • April 21 in Houston, TX — “Wonderland” and “You’re Not Sorry”
  • April 22 in Houston, TX — “A Place in This World” and “Today Was a Fairytale”
  • April 23 in Houston, TX — “Begin Again” and “Cold as You”
  • April 28 in Atlanta, Ga — “The Other Side of the Door” and “Coney Island”
  • April 29 in Atlanta, GA — “High Infidelity” and “Gorgeous”
  • April 30 in Atlanta, GA — “I Bet You Think About Me” and “How You Get the Girl”
  • May 5 in Nashville, TN — “Sparks Fly” and “Teardrops on My Guitar”
  • May 6 in Nashville, TN — “Out of the Woods” and “Fifteen”
  • May 7 in Nashville, TN — “Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve” with Aaron Dessner and “Mine”
  • May 12 in Philadelphia, PA — “Gold Rush” and “Come Back…Be Here”
  • May 13 in Philadelphia, PA — “Forever & Always” and “This Love”
  • May 14 in Philadelphia, PA — “Hey Stephen” and “The Best Day”
  • May 19 in Foxborough, MA — “Should’ve Said No” and “Better Man”
  • May 20 in Foxborough, MA — “Question…?” and “Invisible”
  • May 21 in Foxborough, MA — “I Think He Knows” and “Red”
  • May 26 in East Rutherford, NJ — “Getaway Car” with Jack Antonoff and “Maroon”
  • May 27 in East Rutherford, NJ — “Holy Ground” and “False God”
  • May 28 in East Rutherford, NJ — “Welcome to New York” and “Clean”
  • June 2 in Chicago, IL — “I Wish You Would” and “The Lakes”
  • June 3 in Chicago, IL — “You All Over Me” with Maren Morris and “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever”
  • June 4 in Chicago, IL — “Hits Different” and “The Moment I Knew”
  • June 9 in Detroit, MI — “Haunted” and “I Almost Do”
  • June 10 in Detroit, MI — “All You Had to Do Was Stay” and “Breathe”
  • June 16 in Pittsburgh, PA — “Mr. Perfectly Fine” and “The Last Time”
  • June 17 in Pittsburgh, PA — “Seven” with Aaron Dessner and “The Story of Us”
  • June 23 in Minneapolis, MS — “Paper Rings” and “If This Was a Movie”
  • June 24 in Minneapolis, MS — “Dear John” and “Daylight”
  • June 30 in Cincinnati, OH – “I’m Only Me When I’m With You” and “Evermore”
  • July 1 in Cincinnati, OH – *THREE SONGS* – “Ivy” with Aaron Dessner and “I Miss You I’m Sorry” (By Gracie Abrams) with Gracie Abrams and “Call It What You Want”
  • July 7 in Kansas City, MO – SPEAK NOW (Taylor’s Version) RELEASE DAY – Because of the SN(TV) Release, Taylor extended her SN Era Set to include “Long Live”. During the surprise song portion, Taylor premiered the music video for “I Can See You” starring Joey King, Presley Cash, & Taylor Lautner. Surprise songs : “Never Grow Up” and “When Emma Falls In Love”
  • July 8 in Kansas City, MO – “Long Live” remains in the Speak Now Era Set. Surprise Songs: “Last Kiss” and “Dorothea”
  • July 14 in Denver, CO – It’s official. “Long Live” is permanently added to the Speak Now Era Set. Surprise Songs:  “Picture To Burn” and “Timeless”
  • July 15 in Denver, CO – “Starlight” and “Back To December”
  • July 22 in Seattle, WA – “Tis The Damn Season” was replaced by “No Body, No Crime” (With HAIM)  Surprise Songs: “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” and “Everything Has Changed”
  • July 23 in Seattle, WA – “Tis The Damn Season” remains replaced by “No Body, No Crime” (With HAIM) and can be assumed to continue this way when HAIM opens for Taylor. Surprise Songs:  “Message In A Bottle” and “Tied Together With A Smile”
  • July 28 in Santa Clara, CA – “Right Where You Left Me” (with Aaron Dessner) and “Castles Crumbling”
  • July 29 in Santa Clara, CA – “Stay Stay Stay” and “All Of The Girls You Loved Before”
  • Aug 3 in Los Angeles, CA – “I Can See You” and “Maroon” (Repeat)
  • Aug 4 in Los Angeles, CA – “Our Song” (Repeat) and “You Are In Love”
  • Aug 5 in Los Angeles, CA – “Death by a Thousand Cuts” (Repeat) and “You’re on Your Own, Kid” (Repeat)
  • Aug 7 in Los Angeles, CA – “Dress” and “Exile”
  • Aug 8 in Los Angeles, CA – “I Know Places” and “King Of My Heart”
  • Aug 9 in Los Angeles, CA – “New Romantics” and “New Years Day”

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Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Surprise Song List (International)

Mexico City night 1 proved that Taylor Swift is continuing, and not resetting, the surprise songs during the International Leg!

Here are all the Taylor Swift The Eras Tour (international) set list songs she has played: 

  • Aug. 24 in Mexico City, MX – “I Forgot That You Existed” and “Sweet Nothing” 
  • Aug. 25 in Mexico City, MX – “Tell Me Why” and “Snow on the Beach (Feat. More Lana Del Rey)” (but without Lana Del Rey)
  • Aug. 26 Mexico City, MX – “Cornelia Street” and “You’re On Your Own Kid” (Repeat – 3rd time)
  • Aug. 27 in Mexico City, MX – “Afterglow” and “Maroon” (Repeat – 3rd time)
  • Nov. 9 in Buenos Aires, AR – “The Very First Night (Taylor’s Version) [From the Vault]” and “Labyrinth”
  • Nov. 10 in Buenos Aires, AR – POSTPONED TO NOV 12
  • Nov. 11 in Buenos Aires, AR – “Is It Over Now?”x”Out Of The Woods” mashup and “Endgame”
  • Nov. 12 in Buenos Aires, AR – “Better Than Revenge” and “Slut!”
  • Nov. 17 in Rio De Janeiro, BR – “Stay Beautiful” and “Suburban Legends”
  • Nov. 18 in Rio De Janeiro, BR – POSTPONED TO Nov. 20 DUE TO HEAT WAVE
  • Nov. 19 in Rio De Janeiro, BR – and “Dancing With Our Hands Tied” and “Bigger Than The Whole Sky”
  • Nov. 20 in Rio De Janeiro, BR – “Me!” and “So It Goes”
  • Nov. 24 in Sao Paulo, BR – “Now That We Don’t Talk” and “Innocent”
  • Nov. 25 in Sao Paulo, BR – “Safe & Sound” and “Untouchable”
  • Nov. 26 in Sao Paulo, BR – “Say Don’t Go” and “It’s Time To Go”

ALL SURPRISE SONGS RESET FOR THE ERAS TOUR 2024 (SEE WHAT SURPRISE SONGS SHE PLAYED HERE)

  • Feb. 7 in Tokyo, JP – “Dear Reader” and “Holy Ground” 
  • Feb. 8 in Tokyo, JP – “Eyes Open” and “Electric Touch” 
  • Feb. 9 in Tokyo, JP – “Superman” and “The Outside”
  • Feb. 10 in Tokyo, JP – “Come In With The Rain” and “You’re On Your Own, Kid”
  • Feb. 16 in Melbourne, AU – “Red” and “You’re Losing Me”
  • Feb. 17 in Melbourne, AU – “Getaway Car” x “August” x “The Other Side of the Door” and “This Is Me Trying”
  • Feb. 18 in Melbourne, AU – “Come Back… Be Here” x “Daylight” and “Teardrops On My Guitar”
  • Feb. 23 in Sydney, AU – “How You Get The Girl” and “White Horse” x “Coney Island” (with Sabrina Carpenter)
  • Feb. 24 in Sydney, AU – “Should’ve Said No” x “You’re Not Sorry” and “New Year’s Day” x “Peace”
  • Feb. 25 in Sydney, AU – “Is It Over Now?” x “I Wish You Would” and “Haunted” x “Exile”
  • Feb. 26 in Sydney, AU – “Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve” x “Ivy” and “Forever & Always” x “Maroon”
  • March 2 in Singapore – “Mine” x “Starlight” and “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” x “Dress”
  • March 3 in Singapore – “Long Story Short” x “The Story of Us” and “Clean” x “Evermore”
  • March 4 in Singapore – “Foolish One” x “Tell Me Why” and “This Love” x “Call It What You Want”
  • March 8 in Singapore – “Sparks Fly” x “Gold Rush” and “False God” x “Slut!”
  • March 9 in Singapore – “Tim McGraw” x “Cowboy Like Me” and “Mirrorball” x “Epiphany” 

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Eras Tour Surprise Songs: What’s Left For Taylor Swift To Sing

With the release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) on July 7th and 1989 (Taylor’s Version), fans were gifted with several songs from the vault, all of which are now up for grabs as The Eras Tour surprise songs.

Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Every surprise song Taylor did not sing during The Eras Tour 2023.

  • The Outside
  • Mary’s Song (Oh My My My)
  • A Perfectly Good Heart
  • The Way I Loved You
  • Come In With The Rain 
  • We Were Happy
  • That’s When
  • Don’t You
  • Bye Bye Baby
  • Electric Touch
  • Foolish One
  • Girl At Home
  • Forever Winter
  • The Very First Night
  • I Did Something Bad
  • Soon You’ll Get Better
  • It’s Nice To Have A Friend
  • Long Story Short
  • It’s Time To Go
  • Dear Reader
  • You’re Losing Me
  • Eyes Open 
  • Only The Young
  • Beautiful Ghosts
  • Beautiful Eyes 

No matter what surprise songs you see Taylor Swift, you are sure to have the best time ever at The Eras Tour!

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: Editorial use only and no commercial use at any time.  No use on publication covers is permitted after August 9, 2023. Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

Ever since the first night of Taylor Swift ‘s Eras Tour — when the pop star announced she’d be performing two surprise acoustic songs at every show — fans have been waiting with bated breath to find out which gems from her discography will be unearthed next.

Swift kicked off the tour in Glendale, Ariz. in March with “Mirrorball” from “Folklore” and “Tim McGraw” from her 2006 self-titled debut album. Now, Swift has taken the Eras Tour worldwide, starting in Japan on Feb. 7 and continuing to Australia, Singapore and Europe in the coming months.

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Below, find all the surprise songs Swift has performed on the Eras Tour, updating live.

  • March 17 in Glendale, Ariz. — “Mirrorball” and “Tim McGraw”
  • March 18 in Glendale, Ariz. — “State of Grace” and “This Is Me Trying”
  • March 24 in Las Vegas, Nev. — “Our Song” and “Snow on the Beach”
  • March 25 in Las Vegas, Nev. — “Cowboy Like Me” with Marcus Mumford and “White Horse”
  • March 31 in Arlington, Texas — “Sad Beautiful Tragic” and “Ours”
  • April 1 in Arlington, Texas — “Death by a Thousand Cuts” and “Clean”
  • April 2 in Arlington, Texas — “Jump Then Fall” and “The Lucky One”
  • April 13 in Tampa, Fla. — “Speak Now” and “Treacherous”
  • April 14 in Tampa, Fla. — “The Great War” with Aaron Dessner and “You’re on Your Own, Kid”
  • April 15 in Tampa, Fla. — “Mad Woman” with Aaron Dessner and “Mean”
  • April 21 in Houston, Texas — “Wonderland” and “You’re Not Sorry”
  • April 22 in Houston, Texas — “A Place in This World” and “Today Was a Fairytale”
  • April 23 in Houston, Texas — “Begin Again” and “Cold as You”
  • April 28 in Atlanta, Ga. — “The Other Side of the Door” and “Coney Island”
  • April 29 in Atlanta, Ga. — “High Infidelity” and “Gorgeous”
  • April 30 in Atlanta, Ga. — “I Bet You Think About Me” and “How You Get the Girl”
  • May 5 in Nashville, Tenn. — “Sparks Fly” and “Teardrops on My Guitar”
  • May 6 in Nashville, Tenn. — “Out of the Woods” and “Fifteen”
  • May 7 in Nashville, Tenn. — “Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve” with Aaron Dessner and “Mine”
  • May 12 in Philadelphia, Penn. — “Gold Rush” and “Come Back…Be Here”
  • May 13 in Philadelphia, Penn. — “Forever & Always” and “This Love”
  • May 14 in Philadelphia, Penn. — “Hey Stephen” and “The Best Day”
  • May 19 in Foxborough, Mass. — “Should’ve Said No” and “Better Man”
  • May 20 in Foxborough, Mass. — “Question…?” and “Invisible”
  • May 21 in Foxborough, Mass. — “I Think He Knows” and “Red”
  • May 26 in East Rutherford, N.J. — “Getaway Car” with Jack Antonoff and “Maroon”
  • May 27 in East Rutherford, N.J. — “Holy Ground” and “False God”
  • May 28 in East Rutherford, N.J. — “Welcome to New York” and “Clean”
  • June 2 in Chicago, Ill. — “I Wish You Would” and “The Lakes”
  • June 3 in Chicago, Ill. — “You All Over Me” with Maren Morris and “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever”
  • June 4 in Chicago, Ill. — “Hits Different” and “The Moment I Knew”
  • June 9 in Detroit, Mich. — “Haunted” and “I Almost Do”
  • June 10 in Detroit, Mich. — “All You Had to Do Was Stay” and “Breathe”
  • June 16 in Pittsburgh, Penn. — “Mr. Perfectly Fine” and “The Last Time”
  • June 17 in Pittsburgh, Penn. — “Seven” with Aaron Dessner and “The Story of Us”
  • June 23 in Minneapolis, Minn. — “Paper Rings” and “If This Was a Movie”
  • June 24 in Minneapolis, Minn. — “Dear John” and “Daylight”
  • June 30 in Cincinnati, Ohio — “I’m Only Me When I’m With You” and “Evermore”
  • July 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio — “Ivy” with Aaron Dessner, “I Miss You, I’m Sorry” with Gracie Abrams and “Call It What You Want”
  • July 7 in Kansas City, Miss. — “Never Grow Up” and “When Emma Falls in Love”
  • July 8 in Kansas City, Miss. — “Last Kiss” and “Dorothea”
  • July 14 in Denver, Colo. — “Picture to Burn” and “Timeless”
  • July 15 in Denver, Colo. — “Starlight” and “Back to December”
  • July 22 in Seattle, Wash. — “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” and “Everything Has Changed”
  • July 23 in Seattle, Wash. — “Message in a Bottle” and “Tied Together With a Smile”
  • July 28 in Santa Clara, Calif. — “Right Where You Left Me” and “Castles Crumbling”
  • July 29 in Santa Clara, Calif. — “Stay Stay Stay” and “All of the Girls You Loved Before”
  • Aug. 3 in Los Angeles, Calif. — “I Can See You” and “Maroon”
  • Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, Calif. — “Our Song” and “You Are in Love”
  • Aug. 5 in Los Angeles, Calif. — “Death by a Thousand Cuts” and “You’re on Your Own, Kid”
  • Aug. 7 in Los Angeles, Calif. — “Dress” and “Exile”
  • Aug. 8 in Los Angeles, Calif. — “I Know Places” and “King of My Heart”
  • Aug. 9 in Los Angeles, Calif. — “New Romantics” and “New Year’s Day”
  • Aug. 24 in Mexico City, Mexico — “I Forgot That You Existed” and “Sweet Nothing”
  • Aug. 25 in Mexico City, Mexico — “Tell Me Why” and “Snow on the Beach”
  • Aug. 26 in Mexico City, Mexico — “Cornelia Street” and “You’re on Your Own, Kid”
  • Aug. 27 in Mexico City, Mexico — “Afterglow” and “Maroon”
  • Nov. 9 in Buenos Aires, Argentina — “The Very First Night” and “Labyrinth”
  • Nov. 11 in Buenos Aires, Argentina — “Is It Over Now?”/ “Out of the Woods” and “End Game”
  • Nov. 12 in Buenos Aires, Argentina — “Better Than Revenge” and “Slut!”
  • Nov. 17 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — “Stay Beautiful” and “Suburban Legends”
  • Nov. 19 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — “Dancing With Our Hands Tied” and “Bigger Than the Whole Sky”
  • Nov. 20 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — “Me!” and “So It Goes”
  • Nov. 24 in São Paulo, Brazil — “Now That We Don’t Talk” and “Innocent”
  • Nov. 25 in São Paulo, Brazil — “Safe and Sound” and “Untouchable”
  • Nov. 25 in São Paulo, Brazil — “Say Don’t Go” and “It’s Time to Go”
  • Feb. 7 in Tokyo, Japan — “Dear Reader” and “Holy Ground”
  • Feb. 8 in Tokyo, Japan — “Eyes Open” and “Electric Touch”
  • Feb. 9 in Tokyo, Japan — “Superman” and “The Outside”
  • Feb. 10 in Tokyo, Japan — “Come In With the Rain” and “You’re on Your Own Kid”
  • Feb. 16 in Melbourne, Australia — “Red” and “You’re Losing Me”
  • Feb. 17 in Melbourne, Australia — “Getaway Car”/”August”/”The Other Side of the Door” and “This Is Me Trying”
  • Feb. 18 in Melbourne, Australia — “Come Back Be Here”/”Daylight” and “Teardrops on My Guitar”
  • Feb. 23 in Sydney, Australia — “How You Get the Girl” and “White Horse”/”Coney Island” with Sabrina Carpenter
  • Feb. 24 in Sydney, Australia — “Should’ve Said No” and “New Year’s Day”/”Peace”
  • Feb. 25 in Sydney, Australia — “Is It Over Now”/”I Wish You Would” and “Haunted”/”Exile”
  • Feb. 26 in Sydney, Australia — “Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve”/”Ivy” and “Forever & Always”/”Maroon”
  • March 2 in Singapore — “Long Story Short”/”The Story of Us” and “Clean”/”Evermore”
  • March 3 in Singapore — “Mine”/”Starlight” and “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever”/”Dress”
  • March 4 in Singapore — “Foolish One”/”Tell Me Why” and “This Love”/”Call It What You Want”
  • March 7 in Singapore — “Death by a Thousand Cuts”/”Babe” and “Fifteen”/”You’re on Your Own, Kid”
  • March 8 in Singapore — “Sparks Fly”/”Gold Rush” and “False God”/”Slut!”
  • March 9 in Singapore — “Tim McGraw”/”Cowboy Like Me” and “Mirrorball”/”Epiphany”

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Every Surprise Song Performed On Taylor Swift's Eras Tour So Far

19 April 2024, 18:13 | Updated: 19 April 2024, 18:14

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Taylor Swift 's The Eras Tour is in full swing, and just as fans had hoped, Taylor has confirmed that she will be performing surprise songs on every single night of the tour.

If you've been a fan of Taylor for a while, you'll know that she always includes a surprise song or two in her tour set lists. The tradition goes all the way back to the Speak Now World Tour, where she included the surprise covers she performed during that era.

With the tour now officially underway, the surprise songs are back, back, back again! There are 45 songs in the setlist already, which means she's got well over 200 songs (!!) to choose from for the surprise slots.

Initially, Taylor told fans that she will only play each surprise song once, unless she messes it up. But she has now confirmed that she has ended that rule, and she will play whatever she wants, however many times she wants!

So, what surprise songs has Taylor Swift already performed on The Eras Tour and what can fans expect for the rest of the dates? Here's the full list. (We'll update this article live, during each show.)

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Taylor will be playing two surprise acoustic songs per show. After 66 dates in 2023, Taylor ended up playing an extra 124 songs, not including repeats or songs that weren't her own.

At the end of her 2023 Eras Tour shows, Taylor confirmed that the full list of surprise songs will be completely reset. In February 2024, she began adding mashups to the acoustic section. She has also confirmed that she will now completely scrap the 'only playing it once' rule, and will repeat songs if she feels like it. Here's the full list so far...

2024 Eras Tour surprise songs:

  • Tokyo, Japan (Feb 7) - 'Dear Reader' and 'Holy Ground'
  • Tokyo, Japan (Feb 8) - 'Eyes Open' and 'Electric Touch'
  • Tokyo, Japan (Feb 9) - 'Superman' and 'The Outside'
  • Tokyo, Japan (Feb 10) - 'Come In With The Rain' and 'You're On Your Own, Kid'
  • Melbourne, Australia (Feb 16) - 'Red' and 'You're Losing Me'
  • Melbourne, Australia (Feb 17) - 'Getaway Car/August/The Other Side of the Door' and 'this is me trying'
  • Melbourne, Australia (Feb 18) - 'Come Back...Be Here/Daylight' and 'Teardrops On My Guitar'
  • Sydney, Australia (Feb 23) - 'How You Get The Girl' and 'White Horse/Coney Island' with Sabrina Carpenter
  • Sydney, Australia (Feb 24) - 'Should've Said No/You're Not Sorry' and 'New Year's Day/Peace'
  • Sydney, Australia (Feb 25) - 'Is It Over Now?/I Wish You Would' and 'Haunted/Exile'
  • Sydney, Australia (Feb 26) - 'Would've Could've Should've/Ivy' and 'Forever & Always/Maroon'
  • Singapore, SG (Mar 2) – 'Mine/Starlight' and 'I Don't Wanna Live Forever/Dress'
  • Singapore, SG (Mar 3) – 'Long Story Short/The Story of Us' and 'Clean/Evermore'
  • Singapore, SG (Mar 4) – 'Foolish One/Tell Me Why' and 'This Love/Call It What You Want'
  • Singapore, SG (Mar 7) – 'Death By A Thousand Cuts/Babe' and 'Fifteen/You're On Your Own, Kid'
  • Singapore, SG (Mar 8) – 'Sparks Fly/Gold Rush' and 'False God/Slut!'
  • Singapore, SG (Mar 9) – 'Tim McGraw/Cowboy Like Me' and 'Mirrorball/Epiphany'

As of March 9th, Taylor has performed 6 from Red (Taylor's Version) , 6 from Midnights, 7 from Speak Now (Taylor's Version), 6 from Fearless, 7 from folklore, 6 from 1989, 4 from Reputation, 5 from Taylor Swift, 4 from evermore and 3 from Lover. Plus 'I Don't Wanna Live Forever'.

2023 Eras Tour surprise songs:

  • Glendale, AZ (March 17) - ‘mirrorball’ and 'Tim McGraw'
  • Glendale, AZ (March 18) - ‘State of Grace’ and ‘this is me trying’
  • Las Vegas, NV (March 24) - 'Our Song' and 'Snow on the Beach'
  • Las Vegas, NV (March 25) - 'cowboy like me' (with Marcus Mumford) and 'White Horse'
  • Arlington, TX (March 31) - 'Sad Beautiful Tragic' and 'Ours'
  • Arlington, TX (April 1) - 'Death By a Thousand Cuts' and 'Clean'
  • Arlington, TX (April 2) - 'Jump Then Fall' and 'The Lucky One'
  • Tampa, FL (April 13) - 'Speak Now' and 'Treacherous'
  • Tampa, FL (April 14) - 'The Great War' (with Aaron Dessner) and 'You're On Your Own, Kid'
  • Tampa, FL (April 15) - 'mad woman' (with Aaron Dessner) and 'Mean'
  • Houston, TX (April 21) – 'Wonderland' and 'You're Not Sorry'
  • Houston, TX (April 22) – 'A Place In This World' and 'Today Was A Fairytale'
  • Houston, TX (April 23) – 'Begin Again' and 'Cold as You'
  • Atlanta, GA (April 28) – 'The Other Side of the Door' and 'Coney Island'
  • Atlanta, GA (April 29) – 'High Infidelity' and 'Gorgeous'
  • Atlanta, GA (April 30) – 'I Bet You Think About Me' and 'How You Get The Girl'
  • Nashville, TN (May 5) – 'Sparks Fly' and 'Teardrops On My Guitar'
  • Nashville, TN (May 6) – 'Out of the Woods' and 'Fifteen'
  • Nashville, TN (May 7) – 'Would've Could've Should've' (with Aaron Dessner) and 'Mine'
  • Philadelphia, PA (May 12) - 'gold rush' and 'Come Back... Be Here'
  • Philadelphia, PA (May 13) - 'Forever & Always' and 'This Love'
  • Philadelphia, PA (May 14) - 'Hey Stephen' and 'The Best Day'
  • Foxborough, MA (May 19) - 'Should've Said No' and 'Better Man'
  • Foxborough, MA (May 20) - 'Question...?' and 'Invisible'
  • Foxborough, MA (May 21) - 'I Think He Knows' and 'Red'
  • East Rutherford, NJ (May 26) - 'Getaway Car' (with Jack Antonoff) and 'Maroon'
  • East Rutherford, NJ (May 27) - 'Holy Ground' and 'False God'
  • East Rutherford, NJ (May 28) - 'Welcome To New York' and 'Clean'
  • Chicago, IL (Jun 2) – 'I Wish You Would' and 'the lakes'
  • Chicago, IL (Jun 3) – 'You All Over Me' (with Maren Morris) and 'I Don't Wanna Live Forever'
  • Chicago, IL (Jun 4) – 'Hits Different' and 'The Moment I Knew'
  • Detroit, MI (Jun 9) – 'Haunted' and 'I Almost Do'
  • Detroit, MI (Jun 10) – 'All You Had To Do Was Stay' and 'Breathe'
  • Pittsburgh, PA (June 16) – 'Mr. Perfectly Fine' and 'The Last Time'
  • Pittsburgh, PA (June 17) – 'seven' (with Aaron Dessner) and 'The Story of Us'
  • Minneapolis, MN (June 23) – 'Paper Rings' and 'If This Was A Movie'
  • Minneapolis, MN (June 24) – 'Dear John' and 'Daylight'
  • Cincinnati, OH (June 30) – 'I'm Only Me When I'm With You' and 'evermore'
  • Cincinnati, OH (July 1) – 'ivy' (with Aaron Dessner), 'I miss you, I’m sorry' (with Gracie Abrams) and 'Call It What You Want'
  • Kansas City, MO (July 7) – 'Never Grow Up' and 'When Emma Falls in Love'
  • Kansas City, MO (July 8) – 'Last Kiss' and 'dorothea'
  • Denver, CO (July 14) - 'Picture To Burn' and 'Timeless'
  • Denver, CO (July 15) - 'Starlight' and 'Back To December'
  • Seattle, WA (July 22) - 'This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things' and 'Everything Has Changed'
  • Seattle, WA (July 23) - 'Message In A Bottle' and 'Tied Together With A Smile'
  • Santa Clara, CA (July 28) - 'right where you left me' (with Aaron Dessner) and 'Castles Crumbling'
  • Santa Clara, CA (July 29) - 'Stay Stay Stay' and 'All of the Girls You've Loved Before'
  • Los Angeles, CA (Aug 3) – 'I Can See You' and Maroon'
  • Los Angeles, CA (Aug 4) – 'Our Song' and 'You Are In Love'
  • Los Angeles, CA (Aug 5) – 'Death By A Thousand Cuts' and 'You're On Your Own, Kid'
  • Los Angeles, CA (Aug 7) – 'Dress' and 'exile'
  • Los Angeles, CA (Aug 8) – 'I Know Places' and 'King of My Heart'
  • Los Angeles, CA (Aug 9) – 'New Romantics' and 'New Year's Day'
  • Mexico City, Mexico (Aug 24) - 'I Forgot That You Existed' and 'Sweet Nothing'
  • Mexico City, Mexico (Aug 25) - 'Tell Me Why' and 'Snow on the Beach'
  • Mexico City, Mexico (Aug 26) - 'Cornelia Street' and 'You're On Your Own, Kid'
  • Mexico City, Mexico (Aug 27) - 'Afterglow' and 'Maroon'
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina (Nov 9) – 'The Very First Night' and 'Labyrinth'
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina (Nov 11) – 'Is It Over Now?/Out of the Woods' and 'End Game'
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina (Nov 12) – 'Better Than Revenge' and 'Slut!'
  • Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (Nov 17) – 'Stay Beautiful' and 'Suburban Legends'
  • Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (Nov 19) – 'Dancing With Our Hands Tied' and 'Bigger Than The Whole Sky'
  • Rio De Janeiro, Brazil (Nov 20) – 'ME!' and 'So It Goes...'
  • São Paulo, Brazil (Nov 24) – 'Now That We Don't Talk' and 'Innocent'
  • São Paulo, Brazil (Nov 25) – 'Safe & Sound' and 'Untouchable'
  • São Paulo, Brazil (Nov 26) – 'Say Don't Go' and 'it's time to go'

In 2023, Taylor played an additional 124 songs from her own discography as surprise songs. That includes 19 from Red (Taylor's Version), 17 from Speak Now (Taylor's Version), 16 from 1989 (Taylor's Version), 15 from Fearless (Taylor's Version), 11 from Midnights, 11 from Taylor Swift, 10 from Reputation, 10 from Lover, 8 from evermore and 6 from folklore.

Plus one soundtrack song ('I Don't Wanna Live Forever) and one extra song that's not her own ('I miss you, I'm sorry' with Gracie Abrams).

The Eras Tour concert film was recorded on August 3rd, 4th and 5th and all six surprise songs she performed at those shows will be included in The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version) on Disney+.

What surprise songs can Taylor Swift perform again?

What surprise songs has Taylor Swift not played yet?

With Taylor performing two surprise songs a night, it's pretty much a given that she will perform the majority of them before she finishes the entire tour. Taylor has now confirmed that she has reset the list for the 2024 dates, which means international fans heading to the Eras Tour will likely hear some repeats, as well as those she has not yet performed.

There's still plenty of tracks that Taylor has the option to perform. Here's all the songs that she has not yet performed as surprise songs:

  • Taylor Swift : 'Mary’s Song (Oh My My My)', 'A Perfectly Good Heart'
  • Fearless (Taylor's Version): ' The Way I Loved You', 'Change', 'Superstar', 'We Were Happy', 'That’s When', 'Don’t You', 'Bye Bye Baby'
  • Speak Now (Taylor's Version): [All songs from Speak Now have been played.]
  • Red (Taylor's Version) : 'Girl At Home', 'Ronan', 'Forever Winter', 'Run'
  • 1989 (Taylor's Version) : 'Sweeter Than Fiction'
  • Reputation : 'I Did Something Bad'
  • Lover : 'London Boy', 'Soon You’ll Get Better', 'It’s Nice To Have A Friend'
  • Folklore : 'Hoax'
  • Evermore : 'Happiness', 'Closure'
  • Midnights : 'Paris', 'Glitch'
  • The Tortured Poets Department : [All 31 songs from the full Anthology version of the album have yet to be played live.]

Taylor's brand new album The Tortured Poets Department was released on April 19th, complete with a whopping 31 new songs. She's likely to perform those as surprise songs on the upcoming European leg of the tour.

Alongside those listed album tracks, there's also several standalone and soundtrack songs that Taylor could add into the mix: 'Crazier', 'Only The Young', 'Carolina', 'I Heart?', 'Beautiful Eyes', 'Beautiful Ghosts'... And of course, 'Macavity' and 'Christmas Tree Farm'...

There's also the small possibility that she could potentially perform the songs she's featured on, maybe even with special guests: 'The Joker and the Queen', 'Two Is Better Than One', 'Renegade', 'Both of Us', 'Gasoline', 'Birch', 'Highway Don’t Care' and 'The Alcott'.

What surprise songs has Taylor Swift performed on The Eras Tour?

What surprise songs will Taylor Swift perform again?

At the start of the The Eras Tour, Taylor revealed that she had two rules when it comes to playing surprise songs more than once. Rule 1: If she messed up, she's allowed to play it again. Rule 2: Midnights songs are exempt and she can play them "however many times I want..."

However, in February 2024, she confirmed that that rule is no longer in place. She will play whatever songs she wants, however many times she wants.

So, if you're going to a London show in August, or one of the final shows in Vancouver and you're hoping to hear 'You're On Your Own, Kid'? It's now a strong possibility.

Here's a list of all the songs Taylor has performed multiple times on the Eras Tour so far:

  • 'You're On Your Own, Kid' (Played 5 times)
  • 'Maroon' (Played 3 times)
  • 'this is me trying'
  • 'Our Song'
  • 'Snow On The Beach'
  • 'Death By A Thousand Cuts'
  • 'Clean'
  • 'The Other Side of the Door'
  • 'Teardrops On My Guitar'
  • 'Out of the Woods'
  • 'Come Back...Be Here'
  • 'Red'
  • 'Getaway Car'
  • 'Holy Ground'
  • 'Daylight'

Taylor performed 'Nothing New' with Phoebe Bridgers on the nights Phoebe appears as a support act, but the song was not one of the two surprise songs. Taylor could now perform the song again later down the line as a surprise song.

Taylor also performed 'No Body, No Crime' with HAIM on the nights they supported the show. It's possible that Taylor will now perform that one again, solo, later down the line.

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What surprise songs are in Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie?

The Eras Tour concert film was filmed on August 3rd, 4th and 5th in Los Angeles, CA. Taylor performed six additional surprise songs, all of which were recorded for the film. In the cinema and digital releases, 'Our Song' and 'You're On Your Own, Kid' were included as the two surprise songs.

In the (Taylor's Version) edition that will begin streaming on Disney+ on March 15th, Taylor confirmed that all six songs that she performed during those shows will be included. Here's the full list:

  • 'I Can See You'
  • 'Maroon'
  • 'You Are In Love'
  • 'You're On Your Own, Kid'

What surprise songs does Taylor Swift have left to perform?

Will Taylor Swift add The Tortured Poets Department songs to the Eras Tour setlist?

Just when you thought the Eras Tour would remain a celebration of Taylor's 10 albums, she goes ahead an announces her surprise 11th album!

'The Tortured Poets Department' was released on April 19th, and features 31 songs – 16 from the original tracklist as well as a further 16 on the Anthology version . We won't know for sure if Taylor will change her setlist to accommodate the new songs, but it's possible that she will perform them as surprise songs.

Watch this space – we'll update this article with more information as soon as she heads back on tour after the release.

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour serves two surprise songs at every stop.

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift ‘s Eras Tour set list features a surprise song (or two), so far performed during a mini acoustic set, on each date of the the superstar’s trek, which kicked off in March 2023.

Guitar in hand and making her way to the end of the stage’s catwalk at March 17’s Eras kickoff in Glendale, Ariz., Swift revealed her intentions for the acoustic portion of her long-awaited live show. She’ll perform a surprise song that will not be played again on this tour — probably.

“The plan, the goal, would be to play different songs every single night and never repeat one. Right? So that when you heard one on this tour, you would know it’s the only time that I was going to play it in the acoustic set, unless — caveat — unless I mess it up so badly,” she said with a small laugh, “that I have to do it over again in some other city. Send your best wishes towards me that I don’t do that.”

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The Eras Tour is her first real tour in five years, and the first time the prolific songwriter is getting to perform selections from Lover , Folklore , Evermore and Midnights to sold-out stadium crowds.

Eras Tour night one introduced a career-spanning, whopping 44-song setlist with a runtime of more than three hours, with Swift playing anywhere from one to eight tracks from all 10 of her full-length studio albums. The show’s nightly surprise is sure to keep her fans on their tallest tiptoes, waiting to hear what gem will be unveiled at their concert.

Below, check out the list of all the surprise songs she’s brought to The Eras Tour, courtesy of social media livestreams and post-concert clips uploaded by Swifties in attendance. Bookmark this page, as the list will updated regularly as the tour goes on.

"Mirrorball"

Taylor Swift Mirrorball Eras Tour

Performed at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona (March 17, 2023)

“I was thinking about the first one I would play for you,” Swift said at the very first Eras Tour concert, to a crowd of fans who were still gloriously spoiler-free about what was in store for the rest of the show. “I was thinking about what song to play first, and I was thinking about how one of the songs that I wrote with you in mind during the pandemic was one of the first songs I wrote for Folklore , and it was me writing about how badly I craved the connection that I feel from the care that you have directed in my way. I’m trying to tell you I love you, and I’m babbling,” she noted. Swift tried again: “I was trying to think of sort of an eloquent way to say that I love you and I need your attention all the time, and I came up with ‘I’m a mirrorball.'” After the wordy intro, Swift begins singing “Mirrorball” at the 2:17 timestamp in the video above.

"Tim McGraw"

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“I was thinking about tonight and how special this is,” Swift explained on the opening night of The Eras Tour, and then added, “So I thought it might be kind of fun to play the very first song I ever put out.” The crowd gladly sang along to her pretty piano rendition of her debut single, nearly 17 years after it was first released. “Tim McGraw” was the only track from her first album to make the Eras setlist in Arizona.

"This Is Me Trying"

Taylor Swift This Is Me Trying Eras Tour

Performed at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona (March 18, 2023)

“I keep forgetting what key it’s in — one second. It’s lost all concept to me,” Swift joked before launching into the emotional Folklore track as the first of two surprise songs, at the second show of The Eras Tour.

"State of Grace"

Taylor Swift State of Grace Eras Tour

Swift brought the Red album opener down to its roots as a piano ballad in Glendale. Her delicate vocals were echoed by a stadium of thousands joining in, making for a chilling moment of connection between a singer-songwriter and her fans.

Performed at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (March 24, 2023)

“I do get ideas from places. I actually saw an interview that Beabadoobee did — who is our amazing, brilliant opening act tonight — and they were saying, ‘Oh, you’re going on The Eras Tour. What song might you want to hear?’ And she was like, ‘I grew up listening to songs on her first album.’ And she named a specific song. So I figured, you know what, for her first show with us, I’ll play the specific song that she said she would want to hear. So this is a song I wrote for my ninth-grade talent show. It’s called ‘Our Song.’”

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"Snow on the Beach"

“Lana Del Rey put out a new album. It’s called Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. Guys, it’s so good. You probably already know that, but it’s just extraordinary. I just think she’s the best that we have. I think we need to make it a priority as a group to stream, buy, support this album and this artist. She knows I’m obsessed with her, and she was kind enough to make a song with me on Midnights called ‘Snow on the Beach’ because she’s a generous king. She did that for me, and I’ll never forget how nice she’s been to me. It’s so cool when you have favorite artists and they turn out to be so nice to you. I wanted to just do some promo for her, and also, in honor of this brilliant album that she just put out, I wanted to play ‘Snow on the Beach.’”

🎥| @TaylorSwift13 debuts "Snow On The Beach" performance pic.twitter.com/K87w73cPNm — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) March 25, 2023

"Cowboy Like Me" (with Marcus Mumford)

Performed at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (March 25, 2023)

“Las Vegas, Nevada, you are so lucky, because we do have a special guest with us tonight,” Swift told the sold-out crowd when introducing Mumford & Sons frontman Marcus Mumford. “Would you sing ‘Cowboy Like Me’ with me?” The duo paired up for the 2020 Evermore duet.

Taylor Swift and @MarcusMumford performing “cowboy like me” at #TSTheErasTour  ! pic.twitter.com/CAq6i58Whz — Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (@TSTheErasTour) March 26, 2023

"White Horse"

🎥| @TaylorSwift13 singing "White Horse" on piano pic.twitter.com/QhaMdkXva1 — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) March 26, 2023

“Sad Beautiful Tragic”

Performed at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (March 31, 2023)

Swift worked in “Sad Beautiful Tragic” from Red to the setlist during her acoustic portion of the Arlington show. Strumming it on just an acoustic guitar, she introduced the song saying, “I love this one. When I love a song, I don’t care what anyone says.”

🚨| Taylor Swift performing “Sad Beautiful Tragic TV” from “Red TV” at ‘The Eras Tour’! The crowd is singing along beautifully. #TSTheErasTour #ArlingtonTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/tNseMswsZF — The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) April 1, 2023
🚨| Taylor Swift performing “Ours” from “Speak Now” at ‘The Eras Tour’! The crowd is singing along beautifully. #TSTheErasTour   #ArlingtonTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/nxbxOCQlCt — The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) April 1, 2023

“Death By A Thousand Cuts”

Performed at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (April 1, 2023)

Taylor Swift performing her first surprise song, “Death By A Thousand Cuts” #TStheErasTour   pic.twitter.com/HquXNUdNKB — Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (@TSTheErasTour) April 2, 2023
Taylor Performed Clean tonight as 2nd surprise song at #ArlingtonTSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/qQfOcPWzYX — Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (@TSTheErasTour) April 2, 2023

"Speak Now"

Performed at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (April 13, 2023)

“I’ve been thinking a lot about one of my albums recently. One of my albums has been on my mind a lot … lots going on in my brain about it. So I thought I might play the title track of that album.”

Taylor singing Speak Now as the first surprise song tonight in Tampa! #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/saKMe95yjz — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) April 14, 2023

"Treacherous"

🎥| @TaylorSwift13 performing "Treacherous" pic.twitter.com/9ptkpzketV — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) April 14, 2023

"The Great War" (with Aaron Dessner)

Performed at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (April 14, 2023)

“This song really took on a new meaning when you guys made enough jokes about how you trying to get tickets for this tour felt like surviving the great war,” Swift joked prior to the debut live performance of the Midnights (3am Edition)  track.

🎶| The crowd singing 'The Great War' bridge pic.twitter.com/FVO4QyurOC — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) April 15, 2023

"You're on Your Own, Kid"

You're On Your Own, Kid tonight! #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/UCnj8E39QS — Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (@TSTheErasTour) April 15, 2023

"Mad Woman"

Performed at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. (April 15, 2023)

“I have a really, really, really wonderful, incredible person in my life who I’ve been making music with,” Swift said, bringing Aaron Dessner out on her stage for a second time this tour and joining him at the piano bench. “…We wrote this song that I really love because it allowed me to get a lot off my chest, and now we’re gonna sing it for you — ’cause who doesn’t love a mad woman?”

MAD WOMAN. 💀💀💀 #TampaTSTheErasTour #TheErasTourTS @taylornation13 pic.twitter.com/MvkDCStWgA — ღMarci (It’s me. Hi.) (@loveMarci) April 16, 2023

Swift picked up the guitar for surprise song No. 2 of the night, complimenting the particularly loud Tampa crowd. She explained that she thought she’d play a song they might know and want to sing along with. “Just thought that would be nice, which is the opposite of mean,” she quipped.

WHY YOU GOTTA BE SO MEAN #TSTheErasTour #TampaTSTheErasTour @taylornation13 pic.twitter.com/nGNfqbYKV4 — allison | ERAS 4/13 & 15 💙✨ (taylor’s version) (@lovetayalatte13) April 16, 2023

"Wonderland"

Performed at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas (April 21, 2023)

Wonderland, Tonight! #TSTheErasTour #HoustonTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/SH0bWNAsBK — Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (@TSTheErasTour) April 22, 2023

"You're Not Sorry"

You're Not Sorry, tonight #TSTheErasTour #HoustonTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/qpSNpQhLZg — Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (@TSTheErasTour) April 22, 2023

"A Place in This World"

Performed at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas (April 22, 2023)

Going way back to her very early songwriting days, Swift introduced “A Place in This World” as a song she penned around the age of 13 — noting that she might relate to its lyrics even more 20 years later.

A Place in This World, Tonight! #TStheErasTour pic.twitter.com/ENJcQkshGr — Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (@TSTheErasTour) April 23, 2023

"Today Was a Fairytale"

“You make every day on this tour feel like a fairytale,” Swift told her fans before performing the song, originally featured on the soundtrack for the 2010 film Valentine’s Day , on piano. (At the second of three Houston shows, she admitted that The Eras Tour has basically become her “entire personality.”)

🎥| @TaylorSwift13 for "Today Was A Fairytale" pic.twitter.com/YNc7TMunxW — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) April 23, 2023

"Begin Again"

Performed at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas (April 23, 2023)

“We’ve come to the acoustic era,” Swift said as she set up for the two surprise songs of the evening at the end of the catwalk. Before launching into the Red track, she told the crowd, “I hope that if you know it, you sing along” — and they did.

📹 | Taylor Swift singing ‘Begin Again’ tonight #HoustonTSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTour https://t.co/GNfsA40mwt — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) April 24, 2023

"Cold as You"

“No shade to the other songs on the album,” Swift joked, expressing an utmost love for the emotional ballad from her debut album, which she played at the piano for the night three Houston audience. “Cold as You” immediately trended on Twitter while she sang the song live on tour for the first time in a decade.

Cold As You , tonight! #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/HDAtoxfhkj — Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (@TSTheErasTour) April 24, 2023

"The Other Side of the Door"

Performed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia (April 28, 2023)

“This is one of my favorite moments in the show because it kind of keeps me on my toes,” Swift said to a wild crowd in Atlanta.

“When I was rerecording my album Fearless , I looked back and I was listening to this one … I remember when I wrote this one I was so obsessed with this sort of, like, rant I put at the end of the song,” she said, hinting at the deep cut that was to come. “And I never, I don’t think I really got to perform it live. If I ever I ever did, it was not enough times, so I’d really love to play the song. It’s called ‘The Other Side of the Door.'”

🚨| Taylor Swift performing “The Other Side of the Door (Taylor’s Version)” at tonight’s show! #TSTheErasTour #AtlantaTSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTourAtlanta pic.twitter.com/VfZUlOKvRP — The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) April 29, 2023

"Coney Island"

A pretty long speech came before the first-ever solo (and first-ever at all) live performance of the heart-wrenching Evermore highlight, originally a duet with with Matt Berninger.

“Any time I’m gonna talk about or even reference another artist, I feel inclined to tell you that if they’re not here, they’re not here,” she warned the crowd. “No one else is here. You are stuck with me. It’s only me. But I am gonna talk about another artist. I just feel like, you know, stadiums are huge and it’s important to really communicate, so that’s what I’m doing. I’m gonna talk about another artist who has an album that just came out that is so incredible. The National just had an album come out. This band has influenced me beyond my ability to verbalize how much they’ve influenced me — just lyrically, their ability to set a scene, their ability to tell a story. And obviously, Aaron Dessner is in The National and he has completely changed my life. I was lucky enough to be able to write a song with them for their new album, which is called the First Two Pages of Frankenstein . Check it out, stream it, buy it on vinyl. I love them so much. They’ve been so kind to me. So, I’m not gonna sing the song that we have on this new album — it’s called ‘The Alcott’ — check that out, though. But I am gonna sing ‘Coney Island.'”

THANK YOU TAYLOR #AtlantaTSTheErasTour https://t.co/HUKGgpYrxU pic.twitter.com/vFzL9S3fvX — connor | ERAS TOUR 4/28 & 4/30 (@ivymidnights) April 29, 2023

"High Infidelity"

Performed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia (April 29, 2023)

“Do you really wanna know where I was April 29th?” Swift improvised before beginning the actual song. “Atlanta, Georgia.”

🎥| @TaylorSwift13 performing "High Infidelity" pic.twitter.com/hbOUeSPtDD — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) April 30, 2023

For her second surprise song of night two in Atlanta, Swift made “Gorgeous” the first Reputation track to get the acoustic treatment this tour.

first rep era song, GORGEOUS, as the 2nd suprise song!! @TSTheErasTour @taylornation13 #AtlantaTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/NpJENQMWnm — KL (@kit_lamungkun) April 30, 2023

"I Bet You Think About Me"

Performed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia (April 30, 2023)

🎵 | The surprise songs tonight are ‘I Bet You Think About Me’ and ‘How You Get The Girl’! #AtlantaTSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/GI9Zn34bog — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) May 1, 2023

"How You Get the Girl"

HOW YOU GET THE GIRL pic.twitter.com/BKlB7ZytP5 — c 💌 (@celestialswiftt) May 1, 2023

"Sparks Fly"

Performed at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee (May 5, 2023)

“I’ve been planning something for a while. You know how I love to plan things. You know how I love to surprise you… It’s my love language with you,” Swift teased during her first night in Nashville on The Eras Tour. “I plot, I scheme, I plan.”

“Rather than me speaking about it,” she said with a grin, “I thought I would just show you — If you would direct your attention to the back screen.” The screen announced that Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) will be released on July 7, and Swift then launched into the album track “Sparks Fly” on acoustic guitar.

SPEAK NOW OUT JULY 7th!!!!! SPARKS FLY first secret song!!!! #NashvilleTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/EiZJqo0x44 — Mike Martin (@jovifan214) May 6, 2023

"Teardrops on My Guitar"

Before playing the next surprise song at the piano, a selection from her debut, Swift reflected on her early years in Nashville, noting that she’d moved to the city while in eighth grade. “I’d been writing songs since I was 12, but when I think about Nashville I think about writing all the songs that would end up on my first album,” she told the crowd.

#NashvilleTSTheErasTour TEARDROPS ON MY GUITAR!!!!! All the feels for the early Swift tonight!!!!!! Welcome home @taylorswift13 !!!!! pic.twitter.com/P44dJcfR5l — Mike Martin (@jovifan214) May 6, 2023

"Out of the Woods"

Performed at Nissan Stadium in Nashville (May 6, 2023)

“I think I saved a really good one for right now,” Swift, acoustic guitar in hand, teased the Nashville night two crowd. “You be the judge based on how loudly you scream. This one’s from 1989 .”

#NashvilleTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/aeaddW6445 — mckenzie ✨era’s 5/6 (@tisthedamseas0n) May 7, 2023

Sitting at the piano, Swift joked, “I feel like if I give you one piece of information you’d know exactly what song I was about to play,” before singing the Fearless classic “Fifteen” for her high school best friend Abigail, who was at the show.

Taylor Swift cantando "Fifteen" para Abigail que está no show de hoje. ❤️ #NashvilleTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/2ieAcXikGu — Taylor Swift Brasil 🕰 (@taylorswiftbr) May 7, 2023

"Would've, Could've, Should've"

Performed at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee (May 7, 2023)

Swift welcomed “kind, wonderful genius” Aaron Dessner to the stage on a stormy night in Nashville to join her on the surprise song from the 3AM version of Midnights . “He was warned about the rain, and he did accept the challenge anyway,” she said.

“Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve” was “one of our favorites when we made it,” Swift noted.

Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve sorry the rain is crazy #TSTheErasTour #TSErasTourNashville pic.twitter.com/coWazioQbC — Lindѕєy ✨NASHVILLE 5/5 & 5/7✨ (@lindzz_21) May 8, 2023

“I want to play a song that when I wrote it, I was writing about all these relationship things that hadn’t happened yet,” Swift said from her seat at the piano. She described how “it’s crazy” to go back and listen to songs that at the time were rooted in “fantasy” but at her age now are relatable, and then introduced the Speak Now track that was coming next: “This is called ‘Mine,'” Swift said.

MINE SOUNDED LIKE HEAVEN #NashvilleTSTheErasTour @taylornation13 pic.twitter.com/PNr8eE1iWC — Sydney & Mary (Nashville 5/7) (@swiftpix13) May 8, 2023

"Gold Rush"

Performed at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (May 12, 2023)

“I wanted to start out with this one in Philly because there was sort of a — I don’t know how large the debate was, but I did see the debate,” Swift told the audience, referencing the “Eagles T-shirt hanging from the door” lyrics from “Gold Rush.”

“I saw some people wondering if it was the band the Eagles or the team the Eagles,” the singer added. “And I love the band the Eagles, but guys, like, come on, I’m from Philly.”

Taylor Swift fully confirmed her status as an #Eagles fan tonight much to the delight of the crowd at the Linc. 🦅 pic.twitter.com/GJ4ppZJhTg — Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) May 13, 2023
📹 | Taylor Swift performing ‘gold rush’ as surprise song one tonight! #PhillyTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/C4c3cCtmpK — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) May 13, 2023

"Come Back… Be Here"

“I take requests if they are polite and decently worded,” Swift told the sold-out crowd, adding that the request came from special guest Phoebe Bridgers.

📹 | Taylor Swift performing ‘Come Back… Be Here’ tonight as surprise song two! #PhillyTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/9MmcyysDBS — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) May 13, 2023

"Forever & Always"

Performed at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (May 13, 2023)

“I have a request that I’m gonna do,” Swift teased the crowd before playing the first of two surprise songs on May 13.

“My friend Lena, it’s her birthday today,” she said, explaining that “she wanted to hear ‘Forever & Always.'”

Forever and always in 2023 #phillytstheerastour pic.twitter.com/kVtoscSw1u — Caro (@dwohthaunted) May 14, 2023

"This Love"

Heading over to her piano, Swift said she loved this night and didn’t want it to end, and then — without an introduction — played the emotional 1989 song “This Love.”

The bridge of This Love #TheErasTourPhilly pic.twitter.com/LTuNOEx0NA — Keo 🕛 | fan account (@exileoutdid) May 14, 2023

"Hey Stephen"

Performed at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (May 14, 2023)

“I had a few really nice, fun people ask me to do this one,” Swift said, and then took the crowd back almost 15 years to a Fearless classic, “Hey Stephen.”

Hey Stephen is the first surprise song for Philly night 3! #TSTheErasTour #PhillyTSTheErasTour @taylornation13 pic.twitter.com/nnwgyaFcye — Holly Caitlin (@holly_caitlin) May 15, 2023
🎥| @TaylorSwift13 for "Hey Stephen" pic.twitter.com/sZV2OzAtcT — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) May 15, 2023

"The Best Day"

Tears had to have been aplenty throughout the stadium on Mother’s Day as Swift told the story of “The Best Day” and performed it on piano.

“I secretly recorded a song on Fearless ,” she told the crowd, recalling being 16 or 17 at the time and explaining that it was very tricky to get this project done without her mother knowing. “It was very sneaky and fun,” she said.

“I wrote this song just compiling these sort of core childhood memories I had of not just her as a mother but her as a friend,” Swift said. After playing the sweet song for her mom for the first time, while showing her the video of personal family footage set to the track that she edited together herself, she asked her mom, “Did you like the song?” “It’s such a beautiful song. Where did you find it? It sounds exactly like the things we went through” Mom replied, not even comprehending that her own daughter would write a song about the two of them. “I wrote it and recorded it secretly,” Taylor told her. “It is our memories. That’s about us.” Needless to say, there were plenty of tears that day, too.

taylor talking about her mum 🥹🥹🥹🥹>>>> #PhillyTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/rOP7nzeeAU — liam (taylor’s version) ⸆⸉ (@deadswift13_) May 15, 2023
happy mothers day🥹🥹🥹🥹 #PhillyTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/0VzNo83mER — polina!🪩 TODAY!!! (@iwasmaroon) May 15, 2023
The Best Day is the second surprise song for Philly night 3! and there is not a dry eye in the stadium 🥹 #TSTheErasTour #PhillyTSTheErasTour @taylornation13 pic.twitter.com/BzvsZaBoIx — Holly Caitlin (@holly_caitlin) May 15, 2023

“Should've Said No”

Performed at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (May 19, 2023)

📹 | Taylor Swift playing ‘Should’ve Said No’ as surprise song one! #FoxboroughTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/oSuTw4yJsh — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) May 20, 2023

"Better Man"

📹 | Taylor Swift singing ‘Better Man’ as surprise song two #FoxboroughTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/ExfhIhLzon — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) May 20, 2023

“Question…?”

Performed at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (May 20, 2023)

Before giving this Midnights track its live debut, Swift got candid with fans about how her life’s going behind the scenes.

“I kind of just feel like telling you … I’ve just never been this happy in my life, in all aspects of my life, ever,” she gushed. “And I just want to thank you for being a part of that. It’s not just the tour, I just sort of feel like my life finally feels like it makes sense. I thought I’d play this song which brings me a lot of happy memories.” 

📹 | Taylor Swift performing ‘Question…?’ tonight as surprise song one! #FoxboroughTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/glbsPimISP — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) May 21, 2023

“Invisible”

📹 | Taylor Swift singing ‘Invisible’ in the rain tonight! #FoxboroughTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/kD5jdsxslK — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) May 21, 2023

"I Think He Knows"

Performed at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (May 21, 2023)

🎥| @TaylorSwift13 for "I Think He Knows" pic.twitter.com/bRHpsgff4d — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) May 22, 2023

For the first time in Eras Tour history, Swift performed both surprise songs on guitar. That’s because her piano took on a life of its own after getting damaged by rain during the show the night prior, causing Swift to last-minute switch over to guitar for “Red.”

“Literally, it was like a water park under the stage,” she recalled to fans at the May 21 show. “This has clearly broken my keyboard. It was literally underwater — I don’t know how any of the instruments were working last night.”

🏟️| Taylor performing Red tonight! #FoxboroughTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/wm2fe7ndDh — Taylor Swift Updates 🏟️💜 (@swifferupdates) May 22, 2023

“Getaway Car”

Performed at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (May 26, 2023)

“I know you’ve wanted to hear this song,” Swift teased before her first surprise acoustic offering. And she wasn’t exaggerating. The pick was “Getaway Car,” a beloved fan fave, and for the song, frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff joined her on stage. “He’s been one of my best friends — he feels like a family member,” Swift said while welcoming “Jersey’s own” Antonoff. In addition to singing lead on a few lines, Antonoff aided Swift with some forceful acoustic strumming on the Reputation highlight.

🎥| @TaylorSwift13 and Jack Antonoff for "Getaway Car" pic.twitter.com/RjoAxNFHUB — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) May 27, 2023
Taylor Swift – Getaway Car (Surprise Song 1) (Live at The Eras Tour) (East Rutherford Night 1) #TaylorSwift  #EastRutherfordTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/wp7du1OycI — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) May 27, 2023

Midnights is the most recent album to drop before Taylor’s Eras Tour, so it’s no surprise that it takes up a good portion of the setlist. Even so, the standard Eras Tour setlist doesn’t include one of the album’s absolute best songs — but the evening’s night’s crowd was in for a treat. “This is one of my favorites off Midnights , but I haven’t played it yet,” Swift said, before performing a gorgeous rendition of “Maroon” while seated at an upright piano festooned with a floral design.

WE GOT MAROON ON THE PIANO I AM NOT OKAY STILL #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/YbsvfNnTvO — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) May 27, 2023
Taylor Swift – Maroon (Surprise Song 2) (Live at The Eras Tour) (East Rutherford Night 1) #TaylorSwift  #EastRutherfordTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/TaGxWG8fsn — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) May 27, 2023

"Holy Ground"

Performed at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (May 27, 2023)

“I’m gonna do one that’s one of my favorites, and hopefully you like it too,” Swift told the MetLife crowd of Red track “Holy Ground” Saturday night (May 27). “I feel like this is a pretty good choice for tonight. I’m pretty confident about it.”

HOLY GROUND!!!!!!!!! Also call me crazy but I think she messed up one of the lyrics so has to play again 👀🤞 #EastRuthTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/x560mruDqK — Angelica (Taylor’s Version) (@angelicakyria13) May 28, 2023

"False God"

Without any introduction at all, Swift launched into Lover ‘s “False God” on the piano.

FALSE GOD ON THE PIANO IS PERFECTION #EastRuthTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/iYnWbQZFHT — Angelica (Taylor’s Version) (@angelicakyria13) May 28, 2023

"Welcome to New York"

Performed at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (May 28, 2023)

🎤| “Welcome To New York” is the surprise song for #EastRuthTSTheErasTour night 3! #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/BAVnGtWTEy — Taylor Swift Museum (@theswiftmuseum) May 29, 2023
Taylor Swift – Welcome To New York (Surprise Song 1) (Live at The Eras Tour) (East Rutherford Night 3) #TaylorSwift  #EastRutherfordTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/KPXnZJtzvx — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) May 29, 2023
Taylor Swift – Clean (Surprise Song 2) (Live at The Eras Tour) (East Rutherford Night 3) #TaylorSwift #EastRutherfordTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/rxNhrEcFhH — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) May 29, 2023
🎤| “Clean” is the second surprise song for #EastRuthTSTheErasTour night 3! #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/mvbB0PCD6M — Taylor Swift Museum (@theswiftmuseum) May 29, 2023

"I Wish You Would"

Performed at Soldier Field in Chicago (June 2, 2023)

Taylor Swift – I Wish You Would (Surprise Song 1) (Live at The Eras Tour) (Chicago Night 3) #TaylorSwift  #ChicagoTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/VT7YHAO1hK — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) June 3, 2023

"The Lakes"

🏟️| The Lakes🥹 pic.twitter.com/pH6qXdckAF — Taylor Swift Updates 🏟️ (@swifferupdates) June 3, 2023
📹 | Taylor Swift performing “the lakes” as a surprise song #ChicagoTSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/RStIpy9os1 — Taylor Swift Updates (@TSwiftLAMedia) June 3, 2023

"You All Over Me" (with Maren Morris)

Performed at Soldier Field in Chicago (June 3, 2023)

For this first-ever live performance of the “From the Vault” track off of Fearless (Taylor’s Version) , Swift decided to make it all the more special for her fans in Chicago. “When I was re-recording  Fearless , I thought it would be really cool to have one of my favorite artists sing on one of the song,” she told the screaming crowd. “We are so lucky Chicago … because not only did that artist say ‘yes,’ but Maren Morris is actually here tonight.” Morris joined Swift on stage for a beautiful rendition of the ballad, later writing on her Instagram that she “won’t ever be shutting up” about getting to perform the song live.

🚨| Taylor Swift and SPECIAL GUEST Maren Morris performing “You All Over Me” at tonight’s show of ‘The Eras Tour’ in Chicago, Illinois! #ChicagoTSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/XyVqv0B82L — The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) June 4, 2023

"I Don't Wanna Live Forever"

🚨| Taylor Swift performing “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (feat. ZAYN)” at tonight’s show of ‘The Eras Tour’ in Chicago, Illinois! #TSTheErasTour #ChicagoTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/gjVLsqgyZ5 — The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) June 4, 2023

"Hits Different"

Performed at Soldier Field in Chicago (June 4, 2023)

“I don’t know if you’ll know this. It’s kinda new,” Swift teased ahead of debuting one of the extra tracks from the Midnights era. Note: She did mess up the bridge at first, so maybe Swifties will have another shot at hearing this excellent breakup song live.

the hits different bridge is PERFECTION #ChicagoTSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTour @taylornation13 @taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/6HwxLVxPYF — alexandra⸆⸉ (@alltooswiftly13) June 5, 2023

"The Moment I Knew"

With no introduction needed, Swift topped off the weekend’s surprise performances with one of her saddest songs to not make the final cut for an album. The track appeared on a deluxe edition of Red , and it’s on the Taylor’s Version rendition of the album. This night marked the first time she’s ever sang it live.

The Moment I Knew has me in TEARS #ChicagoTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/OvU4wIb48X — Angelica (Taylor’s Version) (@angelicakyria13) June 5, 2023

Performed at Ford Field in Detroit (June 9, 2023)

Taylor Swift singing Haunted acoustic on the guitar tonight for first surprise song in Detroit Night 1! #TSTheErasTour via @alexashouneyia pic.twitter.com/koogRj4IZ1 — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) June 10, 2023

“I Almost Do”

The crowd singing back so loudly to I Almost Do as Taylor Swift sings this song on the piano for the second surprise song at Detroit Night 1! #TSTheErasTour via @angelicakyria13 pic.twitter.com/arIjnxmg8i — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) June 10, 2023

"All You Had to Do Was Stay"

Performed at Ford Field in Detroit (June 10, 2023)

“It’s interesting ’cause it has this like really loud, really high sound in it,” Swift hinted, previewing a very familiar note she hits on this 1989 track.

ALL YOU HAD TO DO WAS STAY ACOUSTIC #DetroitTSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/kw9NavTWeD — justin frederic (@justinfrederic) June 11, 2023

Jumping way back to her Fearless era, Swift brought a beautiful rendition “Breathe” to life at her piano.

Breathe #DetroitTheErasTour #DetroitTSTheErasTour @reckedmaserati pic.twitter.com/w6hWQca3dr — Ellie – DETROIT 6/10 🎈 (@EllieSi51359816) June 11, 2023

"Mr. Perfectly Fine"

Performed at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh (June 16, 2023)

Taylor Swift singing Mr. Perfectly Fine on the guitar for the first surprise song of Pittsburgh Night 1! #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/uoWG7lXQ9z — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) June 17, 2023

"The Last Time"

Taylor Swift – The Last Time (Surprise Song 2) (Live at The Eras Tour) (Pittsburgh Night 1) #TaylorSwift #TSTheErasTour #PittsburghTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/h7N1CHT9PU — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) June 17, 2023
🎤| “The Last Time” is the second surprise song for #PittsburghTSTheErasTour night 1! #TSTheErasTour     pic.twitter.com/1b4ap9BAA9 — Taylor Swift Museum (@theswiftmuseum) June 17, 2023

Performed at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh (June 17, 2023)

After calling return special guest Aaron Dessner a “soulmate collaborator,” Swift shouted out all the “amazing dads here” who had brought their kids to The Eras Tour, in honor of Father’s Day weekend.

“I have a really, really incredible dad, like hasn’t missed as how type of dad,” Swift said of her own father. She also showed love for those who don’t have a good relationship with their parents and “how hard it can be for them.”

“I’ve always wanted to play this song in Pennsylvania,” she said of “Seven.”

seven (with special guest Aaron Dessner) is the first surprise song at Pittsburgh night two!!! #TSTheErasTour #PittsburghTSTheErasTour @taylornation13 pic.twitter.com/skktG2Fvqc — Holly Caitlin (@holly_caitlin) June 18, 2023

"The Story of Us"

Swift thanked her fans for being so supportive of her re-recording her albums, and rewarded them with Speak Now ‘s “The Story of Us” acoustic.

The Story Of Us is the second surprise song at Pittsburgh night two!!! #TSTheErasTour #PittsburghTSTheErasTour @taylornation13 pic.twitter.com/XDww5m9HDN — Holly Caitlin (@holly_caitlin) June 18, 2023

"Paper Rings"

Performed at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis (June 23, 2023)

🏟️| Surprise song number one tonight is Paper Rings! #MinneapolisTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/5TxXvdsS2r — Taylor Swift Updates 🏟️ (@swifferupdates) June 24, 2023

"If This Was a Movie"

🏟️| Surprise song number two tonight is If This Was A Movie #MinneapolisTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/KmyURNJA4K — Taylor Swift Updates 🏟️ (@swifferupdates) June 24, 2023

"Dear John"

Performed at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis (June 24, 2023)

Swift prefaced her “Dear John” performance by encouraging fans to show “kindness and gentleness” on the internet ahead of her  Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)  album release on July 7.

“I’m 33 years old. I don’t care about anything that happened to me when I was 19,” she said when introducing the 2010 ballad, about a toxic relationship with an older man, widely assumed to be the singer’s ex-boyfriend  John Mayer .

“I’m not putting this album out so that you can go and should feel the need to defend me on the internet against someone you think I might have written a song about 14 billion years ago.”

“Dear John” appears on Swift’s third album,  Speak Now . The track peaked at No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2010.

🏟️| A beautiful note change in Dear John tonight 💜 pic.twitter.com/RWRmfmr1rq — Taylor Swift Updates 🏟️ (@swifferupdates) June 25, 2023
The crowd singing back so loudly during Dear John! So iconic 🥹 #TSTheErasTour via @swiftie4life27 pic.twitter.com/6awIgHA6r0 — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) June 25, 2023
Taylor Swift singing Daylight on the piano as the second surprise song for Minneapolis Night 2! #TSTheErasTour via @swiftieboston pic.twitter.com/rpvNVjMyLj — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) June 25, 2023

"I'm Only Me When I'm With You"

Performed at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio (June 30, 2023)

“I’m gonna play a song now that I wrote when I was 13,” Swift told the excited crowd. “I wrote this before I even thought I would ever have a first album. It’s kind of like the self-titled/debut era representation of the evening.”

She added that this moment was kind of the “middle school era” for her, and said, “This just takes me back. It makes me so grateful to be with you here tonight. Ummm… it’s called ‘I’m Only Me When I’m With You.'”

I’m Only Me When I’m With You is the first surprise song for Cincinnati night one!!! #TSTheErasTour #CincyTSTheErasTour @taylornation13 pic.twitter.com/8oeXjO1QCq — Holly Caitlin (@holly_caitlin) July 1, 2023

The songstress gifted her audience with a heart-wrenching solo performance of her Evermore title track. The album version features Bon Iver; in his absence, Swift took over his vocal section for the live debut of “Evermore.”

🎥| @TaylorSwift13 singing her part of "evermore" pic.twitter.com/zOENNDX4JG — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) July 1, 2023
EVERMORE THIS PAIN WOULDNT BE FOREVER MORE #CincyTSTheErasTour @taylornation13 pic.twitter.com/fKxSSc1czq — Sydney & Mary | CINCY HOMETOWN SHOWS (@swiftpix13) July 1, 2023

Performed at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio (July 1, 2023)

“Your boy is here! Aaron Dessner is here!” Swift happily announced before playing the first surprise song of the night.

Dessner joined Swift on stage and called her “the greatest living songwriter.” Swift teased, “Do you wanna play ‘Ivy’?”

📹 | Taylor Swift and @aaron_dessner singing ‘ivy’ as surprise song one! #CincyTSTheErastour pic.twitter.com/zIDaDRr2Um — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) July 2, 2023

"I Miss You, I'm Sorry" With Gracie Abrams

“I am gonna do a thing that I really, really, really wanna do right now” Swift told the crowd, and revealed that for the first time on The Eras Tour, she’d be playing three songs during her acoustic set.

She welcomed Gracie Abrams to the stage. The pair shared a hug and vocals on Abrams’ “I Miss You, I’m Sorry,” with Swift on guitar and Abrams on piano.

Gracie performing “I miss you, I’m sorry” tonight with Taylor via Hayes Bradley ❤️ pic.twitter.com/APJ9JyxZ9V — Gracie Abrams Updates ☆ (@GracieAbrUpdate) July 2, 2023

"Call It What You Want"

Swift’s third (!) surprise song of the night in Cincinnati was a Reputation highlight performed on piano.

a Taylor pegou um facão desse tamanho e me matou cantando call it what you want, sério pic.twitter.com/g0S8uIQ9j7 — alex 🪕• the eras 19/11 (@msidnights) July 2, 2023

"Never Grow Up"

Performed at Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (July 7, 2023)

Fresh off the release of her re-recorded album Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) , Swift performed “Never Grow Up” during the surprise songs portion of her set.

NEVER GROW UP, Tonight! #TSTheErasTour #KCTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/ihAYcTVU19 — The Eras Tour (@TSTheErasTour) July 8, 2023

“When Emma Falls In Love”

The pop star delivered the “From the Vault” track “When Emma Falls In Love,” which appears on her third re-recorded album, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) .

🎥| @TaylorSwift13 for "When Emma Falls in Love" pic.twitter.com/34JJzP9JBs — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) July 8, 2023

"Last Kiss"

Performed at Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (July 8, 2023)

During the acoustic section of her set in Kansas City, Mo., on July 8, Swift hilariously forget the words — not once, but twice — to her sorrowful 2010 Speak Now track “Last Kiss.” The third time was a charm, as she effortlessly delivered the tune without further interruption.

🎥| @TaylorSwift13 performing "Last Kiss" pic.twitter.com/kesN1AFEz7 — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) July 9, 2023
Taylor Swift – Last kiss (Surprise Song 1) (Live at The Eras Tour) (Kansas City Night 2) #TaylorSwift #TSTheErasTour #SpeakNowTaylorsVersion #KCTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/jCUSGHNPMe — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) July 9, 2023
💜| Taylor before performing last kiss as a surprise song for the eras tour in Kansas City. – “it’s time to play last kiss and cry” 🥹🥹✨😭 (for real) pic.twitter.com/nPtHdA5p4d — laura 🩰 foolish one n1 stan (@lauraishaunted) July 9, 2023
Taylor singing Dorothea on the piano tonight in as the second surprise song for KC Night 2! 🥹✨ #TSTheErasTour  via @outtathewoodds pic.twitter.com/R4t3IL8d4j — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) July 9, 2023
Taylor Swift – dorothea (Surprise Song 2) (Live at The Eras Tour) (Kansas City Night 2) #TaylorSwift   #TSTheErasTour   #SpeakNowTaylorsVersion   #KCTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/STVpeK9uCc — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) July 9, 2023

"Picture to Burn"

Performed at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver (July 14, 2023)

THE CROWD IS SO LOUD 🥹 Taylor Swift singing ‘Picture To Burn’ from her debut album as the first surprise song on the guitar for Denver Night 1 #TStheErasTour via @PetersenWill pic.twitter.com/edLpxGvpy5 — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) July 15, 2023
Taylor Swift – Picture To Burn (Surprise Song 1) (Live at The Eras Tour) (Denver Night 1) #taylorswift #TStheErasTour #DenverTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/v3Sv0Up4Z8 — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) July 15, 2023
Taylor Swift singing Timeless on the piano as the second surprise song for Denver Night 1! 🥹 #TStheErasTour via @angelicakyria13 pic.twitter.com/S29oQ4TAgM — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) July 15, 2023
📹 | Taylor Swift performs “Timeless” for the first time live as a surprise song in Denver #DenverTSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTour   pic.twitter.com/8Wqp2vhUbD — Taylor Swift Updates (@TSwiftLAMedia) July 15, 2023

"Starlight"

Performed at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver (July 15, 2023)

Taylor performing ‘Starlight’ on the guitar as the first surprise song of Denver Night 2! 🥹 #TSTheErasTour via @ChrisAntonacci1 pic.twitter.com/Jc1zFyidAg — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) July 16, 2023
📹 | Taylor Swift singing ‘Starlight’ tonight! #DenverTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/yu43CU2XkW — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) July 16, 2023

"Back to December"

The entire crowd singing back so loudly to Taylor singing Back To December as the second surprise song of Denver Night 2! #TStheErasTour via @divinityjenn pic.twitter.com/SrK0uwr8nH — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) July 16, 2023
📹 | The crowd when the wristbands changed to purple and they realized the surprise song on the piano was ‘Back To December’! 💜 #DenverTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/ksjuxjE5nQ — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) July 16, 2023

"This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things"

Performed at Lumen Field in Seattle (July 22, 2023)

📹 | Taylor Swift singing ‘This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things’ as surprise song one! #SeattleTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/xBF506IG28 — Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) July 23, 2023
Taylor Swift – This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things (Surprise Song 1) (Live at The Eras Tour) (Seattle Night 1) #TaylorSwift #TSTheErasTour #SeattleTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/EBFIcrhno5 — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) July 23, 2023

"Everything Has Changed"

🎵 | Taylor Swift performing “Everything Has Changed” as a surprise song #SeattleTSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTour   pic.twitter.com/18V2CZMNPS — Taylor Swift Updates (@TSwiftLAMedia) July 23, 2023
Taylor Swift – Everything Has Changed (Surprise Song 2) (Live at The Eras Tour) (Seattle Night 1) #TaylorSwift #TSTheErasTour #SeattleTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/Yu7JVatcDv — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) July 23, 2023

"Right Where You Left Me"

Performed at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (July 28, 2023)

Swift teamed up with her frequent collaborator  Aaron Dessner  for the first live performance of “Right Where You Left Me” in Santa Clara, Calif., on July 28. Prior to the performance, Swift warned concert-goers that it was one of her more challenging songs to play live.

“Because it’s one of our favorites, there’s more pressure on it,” Swift  told  the crowd. “Also, this is one of the wordiest songs. I have been rehearsing this for weeks, OK? And I’ve never, ever gotten it 100% right. Not even one time. If this is the time that I get it right, you have no idea what kind of celebration I’m going to be exhibiting after that. And also, this goes for you. If you can get all the words right to this song, you get to pat yourself on the back. You win an imaginary prize. It’s yours. We love this song and I hope that I somewhat do it justice.”

As expected, the songstress goofed up the lyrics before laughing it off and starting again where they left off. “It was too good to be true!” she said. “I knew that I would f— that up! We really can’t let that be it, so now we’ve got to go back.”

Taylor Swift – right where you left me (Surprise Song 1) (Live at The Eras Tour) (Santa Clara Night 1) #TaylorSwift #TSTheErasTour #SantaClaraTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/jawCUoi6ge — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) July 29, 2023
Taylor brought out special guest Aaron Dessner for the first surprise song “Right Where You Left Me” on the guitar for Santa Clara Night 1 🥹 pic.twitter.com/2qGvJJwQ6x — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) July 29, 2023

"Castles Crumbling"

Swift’s second surprise song on July 28 at Levi’s Stadium was the first live performance of “Castles Crumbling,” from her recently released album,  Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) , which  debuted at No. 1  on the Billboard 200. The studio version of the track features  Paramore ‘s  Hayley Williams , but Swift delivered the track solo on piano.

Taylor Swift – Castles Crumbling (Surprise Song 2) (Live at The Eras Tour) (Santa Clara Night 1) #TaylorSwift #TSTheErasTour #SantaClaraTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/o1R32PP0oq — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) July 29, 2023
Taylor sand Castles Crumbling as the second surprise song on the piano for Santa Clara night 1! #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/I6zwA9H9Uh — Taylor Swift Updates (@SwiftNYC) July 29, 2023

"Stay Stay Stay"

Performed at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (July 29, 2023)

Taylor Swift – Stay Stay Stay (Surprise Song 1) (Live at The Eras Tour) (Santa Clara Night 2) #TaylorSwift #TSTheErasTour #SantaClaraTSErasTour pic.twitter.com/aOh9WbKhC7 — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) July 30, 2023
#TSErasTour first surprise song for Santa Clara: Stay, Stay, Stay ❤️ #TaylorSwift pic.twitter.com/8Q7Jok760w — Cilla Chan (@cillchan) July 30, 2023

"All of the Girls You Loved Before"

Taylor Swift – All Of The Girls You Loved Before (Surprise Song 2) (Live at The Eras Tour) (Santa Clara Night 2) #TaylorSwift #TStheErasTour #SantaClaraTSErasTour pic.twitter.com/8pLQJFfYHt — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) July 30, 2023
#TSErasTour Second surprise song: All of the Girls You Loved Before 💜 #TaylorSwift pic.twitter.com/v4wQq3MwGS — Cilla Chan (@cillchan) July 30, 2023

"I Can See You"

Performed at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2023)

“Every night is different,” she said before beginning, “and that forces me to really go back through all of my songs and play ones that it would never occur to me to play live or I’ve never played live before, and so tonight, we got one of the ones that I’ve never played live before.”

I Can See You, Tonight! #TStheErasTour #LATSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/jqQD6DROVE — The Eras Tour (@TSTheErasTour) August 4, 2023

Performed at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Aug. 3) for a second time. Swift previously delivered this as a surprise song at her May 26 show at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

SO SCARLET IT WAS MAROON @taylornation13 #Erastour #LATSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/lI1QM4HfDA — Julian – ERAS LA 🤠🪩🏹 (@juliansusername) August 4, 2023

Performed at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Aug. 4) for a second time. Swift previously delivered this as a surprise song at her March 24 show at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Taylor Swift – Our Sing (Surprise Song 1) (Live at The Eras Tour) (LA Night 2) #TaylorSwift #TSTheErasTour #LATSTheErasTour #LosAngelesTStheErasTour pic.twitter.com/VPcU8gCdUz — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) August 5, 2023

"You Are in Love"

Performed at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Aug. 4)

Taylor Swift – You Are In Love (Surprise Song 2) (Live at The Eras Tour) (LA Night 2) #TaylorSwift #TSTheErasTour #LATSTheErasTour #LosAngelesTStheErasTour pic.twitter.com/ITKCbNBS6s — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) August 5, 2023

"Death By a Thousand Cuts"

Performed at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Aug. 5) for a second time. Swift previously delivered this as a surprise song at her April 1 concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Taylor Swift – Death By A Thousand Cuts (Surprise Song 1) (Live at The Eras Tour) (LA Night 3) #TaylorSwift #TSTheErasTour #LATSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/QYrydov3x0 — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) August 6, 2023

"You’re on Your Own, Kid"

Performed at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Aug. 5) for a second time. Swift previously delivered this as a surprise song at her April 14 concert at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

Taylor Swift – You’re On Your Own, Kid (Surprise Song 2) (Live at The Eras Tour) (LA Night 3) #TaylorSwift #TSTheErasTour #LATSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/QHfhILAicM — Taylor Swift Edits (@TSwiftEdits_13) August 6, 2023

Performed at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Aug. 7)

“This is a song that I haven’t played live acoustic, but I have played it live — and I miss playing it live,” Swift said to introduce “Dress” from 2017’s Reputation .

🎥| @TaylorSwift13 performing "Dress"   pic.twitter.com/LlsPQlGg8K — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) August 8, 2023

When Swift played the opening chords of “Exile” from 2020’s  Folklore  for the second surprise song, the crowd cheered wildly and started searching the stage for her duet partner  Bon Iver . After all, the only other time Swift has performed the song live is alongside Justin Vernon when she  popped up during a Bon Iver concert in London  last year. But the singer/songwriter ended up performing the duet solo instead on Monday night – which made for an incredible communal experience when the crowd filled in for Vernon on the bridge, creating a powerful call-and-response between Swift and her ever-prepared fans.

Oh. My. Gawd. #exile pic.twitter.com/vsJnJw4eHS — ✨THE ERAS TOUR TICKETS✨ (taylor’s version) (@erastourticketz) August 8, 2023

"I Know Places"

Performed at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Aug. 8)

1st surprise song: I Know Places!! 🤩✨ #LATSTheErasTour @taylornation13 @taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/MmY5MiaqAS — Zay Hall | ERAS TOUR 08/08/23 (@zayhallmusic) August 9, 2023

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Taylor Swift performs two surprise songs for the acoustic set during every show of her Eras Tour and she has already performed a ton of incredible tracks during the first U.S. leg.

The 33-year-old singer is getting ready to launch the South American leg of the tour and you might be wondering what songs are remaining.

Taylor made a rule that she’s allowed to repeat songs if she messes them up the first time or if they’re from Midnights , her most recent studio album.

It’s unclear if Taylor is going to continue these rules for the remainder of the tour as she’ll likely reach the point where she has no more songs left to perform!

Head inside to see the full list of remaining songs…

Keep scrolling to see the list of remaining songs, broken down by album…

Taylor Swift

“The Outside”

“Stay Beautiful”

“Mary’s Song”

“A Perfectly Good Heart”

Taylor has already performed 10 of 14 songs!

Fearless (Taylor’s Version)

“The Way I Loved You”

“Change”

“Untouchable”

“Come in With the Rain”

“Superstar”

“We Were Happy”

“That’s When”

“Don’t You”

“Bye Bye Baby”

Taylor has already performed 16 of 25 songs!

Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)

“Better Than Revenge”

“Innocent”

“Superman”

“Electric Touch”

“Foolish One”

“Speak Now” – eligible for a redo

“When Emma Falls in Love” – eligible for a redo

“Foolish One” – eligible for a redo

8 out of the 22 songs are still eligible!

Red (Taylor’s Version)

“Girl at Home”

“Ronan”

“Babe”

“Forever Winter”

“Run”

“The Very First Night”

6 out of 28 songs are still eligible!

1989 (Taylor’s Version)

“Slut!”

“Say Don’t Go”

“Now That We Don’t Talk”

“Suburban Legends”

“Is It Over Now?”

“Sweeter Than Fiction”

“Out of the Woods” – eligible for a redo

7 out of 22 songs are still eligible!

“End Game”

“I Did Something Bad”

“So It Goes”

“Dancing With Our Hands Tied”

“Gorgeous” – eligible for a redo

5 out of 15 songs are still eligible!

“London Boy”

“Soon You’ll Get Better”

“ME!”

“It’s Nice to Have a Friend”

4 out of 18 songs are still eligible!

“Epiphany”

“Peace”

“Hoax”

3 out of 17 songs are still eligible!

“Happiness”

“Long Story Short”

“Closure”

“It’s Time to Go”

“Gold Rush” – eligible for a redo

“Right Where You Left Me” – eligible for a redo

6 out of 17 songs are still eligible!

Midnights (3AM Edition)

“Labyrinth”

“Bigger Than the Whole Sky”

“Paris”

“Glitch”

“Dear Reader”

“You’re Losing Me”

Taylor still hasn’t performed 6 out of the 22 songs from Midnights , but she’s allowed to perform any track over again, so all are eiligble!

WHAT ABOUT HER OTHER SONGS?!

Taylor does have some songs that weren’t part of her albums. Remaining songs that can still be performed as surprise songs include:

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Music + concerts, music + concerts | all of the surprise songs taylor swift performed during the eras tour la tour dates.

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For Southern California Swifties, the biggest event of the year is about to take place. The Eras Tour has officially made its way to Los Angeles.

Sofi Stadium will bring in hundreds of thousands of fans to Inglewood throughout the next week. Since the start of Swift’s tour on March 17 in Glendale Arizona, her set list has stayed consistent, with only a few song swaps here and there. However, one thing that fans can count on is that each night of the Eras Tour, Swift selects two songs from her catalog to perform acoustically, one on the guitar and one on the piano. With her six Los Angeles concerts come 12 new surprise songs.

It’s an intimate moment between Swift and her fans, with rare guest appearances, where she strips down a song to just the lyrics and the chords.

So far Swift has performed 93 different surprise songs throughout her U.S. dates. After promising fans that if she messes up a song and has to restart it, it’s fair game for her to perform as a surprise song at another venue, she performed “Clean” from 1989 for a second time.

Also see: Taylor Swift’s 6 SoFi Stadium Shows: What you need to know before you go

Fans have taken it upon themselves to track each of the surprise songs as they go either through making a series out of it on TikTok , creating a website or taking to social media to place bets on which songs they thing she’ll perform that evening and what their punishment will be if she does.

Here’s the breakdown of surprise song possibilities left for the LA shows from each of Swift’s 10 albums:

From her debut album:

  • The Outside
  • Stay Beautiful
  • Mary’s Song (Oh My My My)
  • A Perfectly Good Heart

From Fearless (Taylor’s Version)

  • Tell Me Why
  • The Way I Loved You
  • Untouchable
  • Come in with the Rain
  • We Were Happy
  • That’s When
  • Bye Bye Baby

From Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)

  • Better Than Revenge
  • Electric Touch
  • Foolish One

From Red (Taylor’s Version)

  • Girl at Home
  • Forever Winter
  • The Very First Night

Taylor has performed all of the songs from 1989 during the first leg of her tour. The final song she performed from the album was New Romantics on August 9 after announcing that 1989 (Taylor’s Version) would be her next re-recording. The album will be released on October 27, 9 years to the date after the original album was released.

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From Reputation

  • I Did Something Bad
  • So it Goes…
  • Dancing with Our Hands Tied
  • I Forgot That You Existed
  • Cornelia Street
  • Soon You’ll Get Better
  • It’s Nice to Have a Friend

From Folklore

From evermore.

  • Long Story Short
  • It’s Time to Go

From Midnights

  • Sweet Nothing
  • Bigger Than the Whole Sky
  • Dear Reader
  • You’re Losing Me

Swift has also performed some songs that she wrote exclusively for movie soundtracks including “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” from “Fifty Shades Darker” and “Today Was a Fairytale” from “Valentine’s Day.”

Here are the movie soundtrack songs that remain:

  • Crazier – Hannah Montana: The Movie
  • Safe and Sound – The Hunger Games
  • Eyes Open – The Hunger Games
  • Sweeter Than Fiction – One Chance
  • Beautiful Ghosts – Cats
  • Macavity – Cats
  • Only the Young – Miss Americana
  • Carolina – Where the Crawdads Sing

Note: This list does not include songs from Swift’s Christmas album or those that she flubbed during the original surprise song performance.

And for curious fans who want to know what surprise songs have already been played while not spoiling the official set list, her’s a breakdown of when she played each surprise song and any special guests she had.

Already played songs:

  • mirrorball (Glendale, Arizona – March 17)
  • Tim McGraw (Glendale, Arizona – March 17)
  • State of Grace (Glendale, Arizona – March 18)
  • this is me trying (Glendale, Arizona – March 18)
  • Our Song (Las Vegas, Nevada – March 24 and Los Angeles, California – August 4)
  • Snow on the Beach (Las Vegas, Nevada – March 24)
  • cowboy like me with special guest Marcus Mumford (Las Vegas, Nevada – March 25)
  • White Horse (Las Vegas, Nevada – March 25)
  • Sad Beautiful Tragic (Arlington, Texas – March 31)
  • Ours (Arlington, Texas – March 31)
  • Death By a Thousand Cuts (Arlington, Texas – April 1 and Los Angeles, California – August 5)
  • Clean (Arlington, Texas – April 1 and East Rutherford, New Jersey – May 28)
  • Jump Then Fall (Arlington, Texas – April 2)
  • The Lucky One (Arlington, Texas – April 2
  • Speak Now (Tampa, Florida – April 13)
  • Treacherous (Tampa, Florida – April 13)
  • The Great War with special guest Aaron Dessner (Tampa, Florida – April 14)
  • You’re On Your Own, Kid (Tampa, Florida – April 14 and Los Angeles, California – August 5)
  • mad woman with special guest Aaron Dessner (Tampa, Florida – April 15)
  • Mean (Tampa, Florida – April 15)
  • Wonderland (Houston, Texas – April 22)
  • You’re Not Sorry (Houston, Texas – April 21)
  • A Place in This World (Houston, Texas – April 22)
  • Begin Again (Houston, Texas – April 23)
  • Cold As You (Houston, Texas – April 23)
  • The Other Side of the Door (Atlanta, Georgia – Apirl 28)
  • coney island (Atlanta, Georgia – Apirl 28)
  • High Infidelity (Atlanta, Georgia – Apirl 29)
  • Gorgeous (Atlanta, Georgia – Apirl 29)
  • I Bet You Think About Me (Atlanta, Georgia – Apirl 30)
  • How You Get the Girl (Atlanta, Georgia – Apirl 30)
  • Sparks Fly (Nashville, Tennessee – May 5)
  • Teardrops on My Guitar (Nashville, Tennessee – May 5)
  • Out of the Woods (Nashville, Tennessee – May 6)
  • Fifteen (Nashville, Tennessee – May 6)
  • Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve with special guest Aaron Dessner (Nashville, Tennessee – May 7)
  • Mine (Nashville, Tennessee – May 7)
  • gold rush (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 12)
  • Come Back…Be Here  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 12)
  • Forever & Always  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 13)
  • This Love (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 13)
  • Hey Stephen (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 14)
  • The Best Day (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 14)
  • Should’ve Said No (Foxborough, Massachusetts – May 19)
  • Better Man (Foxborough, Massachusetts – May 19)
  • Question…? (Foxborough, Massachusetts – May 20)
  • Invisible (Foxborough, Massachusetts – May 20)
  • I Think He Knows (Foxborough, Massachusetts – May 21)
  • Red (Foxborough, Massachusetts – May 21)
  • Getaway Car with surprise guest Jack Antonoff (East Rutherford, New Jersey – May 26)
  • Maroon (East Rutherford, New Jersey – May 26 and Los Angeles, California – August 3)
  • Holy Ground (East Rutherford, New Jersey – May 27)
  • False God (East Rutherford, New Jersey – May 27)
  • Welcome to New York (East Rutherford, New Jersey – May 28)
  • I Wish You Would (Chicago, Illinois – June 2)
  • the lakes (Chicago, Illinois – June 2)
  • You All Over Me with special guest Maren Morris (Chicago, Illinois – June 3)
  • I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Chicago, Illinois – June 3)
  • Hits Different (Chicago, Illinois – June 4)
  • The Moment I Knew (Chicago, Illinois – June 4)
  • Haunted (Detroit, Michigan – June 9)
  • I Almost Do (Detroit, Michigan – June 9)
  • All You Had to Do Was Stay (Detroit, Michigan – June 10)
  • Breathe (Detroit, Michigan – June 10)
  • Mr. Perfectly Fine (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – June 16)
  • The Last Time (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – June 16)
  • The Story of Us (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – June 17)
  • seven with special guest Aaron Dessner (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – June 17)
  • Paper Rings (Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 23)
  • If This was a Movie (Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 23)
  • Dear John (Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 24)
  • Daylight (Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 24)
  • I’m Only Me When I’m With You (Cincinnati, Ohio – June 30)
  • evermore (Cincinnati, Ohio – June 30)
  • Ivy with special guest Aaron Dessner (Cincinnati, Ohio – July 1)
  • I Miss You, I’m Sorry with special guest Gracie Abrams (Cincinnati, Ohio – July 1)
  • Call It What You Want (Cincinnati, Ohio – July 1)
  • Never Grow Up (Kansas City, Missouri – July 7)
  • When Emma Falls in Love (Kansas City, Missouri – July 7)
  • Last Kiss (Kansas City, Missouri – July 8)
  • dorothea (Kansas City, Missouri – July 8)
  • Picture to Burn (Denver, Colorado – July 14)
  • Timeless (Denver, Colorado – July 14)
  • Starlight (Denver, Colorado – July 15)
  • Back to December (Denver, Colorado – July 15)
  • This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things (Seattle, Washington – July 22)
  • Everything Has Changed (Seattle, Washington – July 22)
  • Message in a Bottle (Seattle, Washington – July 23)
  • Tied Together with a Smile (Seattle, Washington – July 23)
  • Right Where You Left Me with special guest Aaron Dessner (Santa Clara, California – July 28)
  • Castles Crumbling (Santa Clara, California – July 28)
  • Stay Stay Stay (Santa Clara, California – July 29)
  • All of the Girls You Loved Before (Santa Clara, California – July 29)
  • I Can See You (Los Angeles, California – August 3)
  • You Are in Love (Los Angeles, California – August 4)
  • Dress (Los Angeles, California – August 7)
  • Exile (Los Angeles, California – August 7)
  • I Know Places (Los Angeles, California – August 8)
  • King of My Heart (Los Angeles, California – August 8)
  • New Romantics (Los Angeles, California – August 9)
  • New Year’s Day (Los Angeles, California – August 9)
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The full list of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour surprise songs is massive.

Taylor’s Latest Surprise Songs Have All Been Mashups

She’s basically doubling the number of surprise songs!

The Eras Tour is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Not only is Swift’s tour a hotbed for celebrities (hi, Travis Kelce ) and collecting friendship bracelets, but the setlist is packed with hits. At each show, the singer has shown love to her entire discography and some cult classics — or what she defines as “surprise songs.” No two Eras Tour shows are the same, as she changes up which two surprise tracks she’ll sing at each stop. Luckily, Swifties have shared tons of videos capturing these performances online.

During the tour’s opening night on Mar. 17, 2023 in Arizona, Swift told the crowd her setlist idea. “The plan, the goal, would be to play different songs every single night and never repeat one,” she said, adding these tracks would be performed during her acoustic set . With a lighthearted smile, she then gave a quick caveat. “Unless I mess it up so badly that I have to do it over again in another city.”

The whole year, Swift kept true to her promise and switched up the 36th and 37th songs with new surprise tracks. She occasionally repeated these performances due to minor hiccups, because ~Errors Tour.~ But these live renditions were iconic, nonetheless.

During her Nov. 26, 2023 show in São Paulo, Brazil, Swift made a major announcement about her surprise songs for 2024. “What I’ve decided is that in 2024, when we go back out on tour, I’m just going to open back up all the songs for surprise songs ,” Swift said. “I feel like for one year we’ve really gotten through a lot of songs. So I’m just going to make all the songs fair game.”

The full list of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour surprise songs is massive.

Here are all the special one-night-only Eras Tour performances, including her newest addition of medleys, that fans will always remember.

The Glendale, AZ Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Swift kicked off the surprise song tradition with an acoustic performace of her Folklore track “Mirrorball .”

She then threw it all the way back to the beginning of her career with “Tim McGraw .”

Night two saw Swift delivering a performance of “This Is Me Trying .”

She followed that up with her Red ballad “State of Grace .”

The Las Vegas, NV Eras Tour Surprise Songs

In Vegas, Swift performed another nostalgic throwback, “ Our Song .”

Then she snapped back to the present with the debut live performance of her Midnights track “Snow on the Beach .”

Swift closed out her Vegas weekend by belting “White Horse” while playing the piano.

Then she performed “Cowboy Like Me” live for the first time, alongside special guest Marcus Mumford.

The Arlington, TX Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Swift kicked off her Texas shows by wowing the crowd with “ Sad Beautiful Tragic.”

She also performed a fan-favorite Speak Now throwback: “Ours .”

For her second night in Arlington, Swift performed “Death by a Thousand Cuts ,” dedicating it to her frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff.

She then dedicated “Clean ” to opening act Gracie Abrams.

However, this marked the first night of the tour where Swift admitted she’d be redoing her surprise songs at a later date. After messing up the bridge in “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” Swift told the crowd she would be redoing the song later in the tour. She also said she wanted to try “Clean” again in a higher key .

For her final night in Arlington, Swift performed “Jump Then Fall .”

She followed up with “ The Lucky One .”

The full list of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour surprise songs is massive.

The Tampa, FL Eras Tour Surprise Songs

For her first show in Tampa, Swift performed the song many fans had been waiting for. After Swifties theorized the singer had been teasing a re-release of Speak Now , she sang the album’s title track on stage .

She also performed “Treacherous .”

Swift performed “ You’re on Your Own, Kid .”

She also had a surprise guest for this concert. She welcomed her collaborator Aaron Dessner to the stage to perform “The Great War ” with her.

Dessner performed with Swift again the next night. This time, the duo sang the folklore track “Mad Woman .”

Then, Swift busted out her Speak Now single “Mean .”

The Houston, TX Eras Tour Surprise Songs

For her first Houston show, Swift surprised the audience with “ Wonderland .”

And followed it up with “ You’re Not Sorry .”

During her second Houston show, Swift surprised the crowd with “ A Place in This World .”

She followed that up with “ Today Was a Fairytale .”

During her final Houston show, Swift performed “Begin Again ” from Red (Taylor’s Version) .

She then retired to her piano to sing “Cold As You ” from her 2009 debut album.

The Atlanta, GA Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Swift threw it back to her Fearless eras for her first Atlanta show, playing “The Other Side of the Door. ”

She also got emotional with a performance of “Coney Island .”

Every Swiftie already knew what one of the surprise songs would be for the April 29 show. Swift did not disappoint, and performed “High Infidelity ,” which features the lyric, “Do you really want to know where I was April 29th?”

Swift also sang her first surprise song from Reputation , “Gorgeous .” However, Swift messed up the performance a bit, so she revealed she’d be doing “Gorgeous” again at a later date.

At her final Atlanta show, Swift performed “ I Bet You Think About Me .”

And she also played “ How You Get the Girl .”

The Nashville, TN Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Swift fans knew she would make her Nashville shows extra special, and she definitely did by announcing the re-release of Speak Now at her May 5 concert. The whole stadium celebrated the big announcement by singing “Sparks Fly .”

Swift also threw it back all the way to the start of her career by playing “Teardrops on My Guitar .”

With Swift’s best friend Abigail Anderson in the audience, the singer dedicated a special version of “Fifteen ” to her bestie.

She also sang “Out of the Woods .” However, because she messed up the bridge , Swift confirmed she would be performing this song again at another tour date.

For her last night in Nashville, Swift brought out Dessner once again to perform her Midnights bonus track “ Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve ” with her.

She also performed her Speak Now single “ Mine .”

The full list of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour surprise songs is massive.

The Philadelphia, PA Eras Tour Surprise Songs

For her first hometown show, Swift sang “Gold Rush .” The Evermore track includes a Philly shoutout with its lyrics about Swift’s Eagles T-shirt .

She also performed “Come Back... Be Here ,” which was requested by opener Phoebe Bridgers .

Swift performed her Fearless track “ Forever & Always .”

She then slowed things down with her 1989 ballad “ This Love .”

Swift closed out her hometown shows by playing “Hey Stephen .”

She also performed “The Best Day .”

The Foxborough, MA Eras Tour Surprise Songs

For her first show in Massachusetts, Swift delivered an acoustic version of “Should’ve Said No .”

Then she traded the guitar for the piano to sing “Better Man .”

As rain poured down on her, Swift performed her Midnights bonus track “ Question...? ”

She followed that up with “ Invisible .”

To close out her Foxborough weekend, Swift surprised the crowd with “ I Think He Knows .”

Then she performed her hit single “ Red (Taylor’s Version) .”

The East Rutherford, NJ Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Swift kicked off her New Jersey shows by bringing her frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff on stage for a surprise “Getaway Car” duet .

Then she sat at her piano to sing “Maroon .”

Swift leaned into a bit of a religious theme for her second New Jersey show. First, she performed “Holy Ground .”

Then, she delivered a chilling rendition of “False God .”

Every NYC Swiftie who trekked over to East Rutherford was expecting the same surprise song all weekend, and Swift finally delivered it on the final night: “ Welcome to New York .”

Swift then performed her first repeat surprise song of the Eras Tour. She originally messed up her version of “Clean” a couple months earlier and promised to re-perform it, which she did in New Jersey.

The full list of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour surprise songs is massive.

The East Chicago, IL Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Swift kicked off her Chicago shows by singing “I Wish You Would .”

Then she treated the crowd to her Folklore bonus track “ The Lakes .”

Swift made her second Chicago show extra special by bringing out Maren Morris for a live duet of “You All Over Me .”

She then gave an emotional performance of “ I Don’t Wanna Live Forever .”

To celebrate her announcement that the beloved Midnights bonus track “Hits Different” would finally be released on streaming , Swift performed it in her final Chicago show .

She followed it up with “ The Moment I Knew .”

The East Detroit, MI Eras Tour Surprise Songs

The first surprise song for Detroit was “ Haunted .”

That was followed by “ I Almost Do .”

Swift’s first surprise song of the night was “ All You Had To Do Was Stay .”

Then she traded her guitar for the piano to perform “Breathe .”

The Pittsburgh, PA Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Swift kicked off her Pittsburgh shows by playing “Mr. Perfectly Fine .”

And she also surprised the audience with “ The Last Time .”

Swift welcomed Aaron Dessner back onto the stage for a surprise “Seven” duet .

Then she performed “ The Story of Us .”

The Minneapolis, MN Eras Tour Surprise Songs

For her Minneapolis shows, Swift started things off with “ Paper Rings .”

She kept the romantic vibes going with “ If This Was a Movie .”

Swift had a message for her fans before performing “Dear John .” She urged them to not “feel the need to defend me on the internet against someone you think I might have written a song about 14 billion years ago.” Of course, this was likely referencing the increased hate John Mayer received online ahead of the release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) .

The vibes were much brighter after that, as Swift shifted into singing “Daylight .”

The Cincinnati, OH Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Her first surprise song for Cincinnati was “ I'm Only Me When I'm with You .”

She followed that up with the title track of her ninth studio album, “ Evermore .”

Swift once again welcomed her frequent collaborator Aaron Dessner to the stage to perform a fan-favorite cut, “ Ivy .”

She also sang “ Call It What You Want .”

And, in the biggest surprise of all for the Cincinnati crowd, Swift added a third surprise song for the first time in her Eras Tour. Because opener Gracie Abrams couldn’t perform her opening set due to weather conditions, Swift brought her on stage so she could perform her song “ I Miss You, I’m Sorry ” alongside her.

The Kansas City, MO Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Naturally, Swift went all in on Speak Now songs to celebrate the release date of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) on July 7. After inviting Taylor Lautner and Joey King to the stage to premiere the “I Can See You” video, Swift surprised the audience with " Never Grow Up ."

She then performed her newly released vault track " When Emma Falls in Love " live for the first time. Although the song was new, fans had already put together theories it may be about Emma Stone .

Since there was no July 9 tour date, Swift had to perform "Last Kiss " a day early.

She closed out her Kansas City weekend with a surprise performance of "Dorothea ."

The full list of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour surprise songs is massive.

The Denver, CO Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Swift gave the Denver crowd a true classic by performing “Picture to Burn .”

She also gave a rare live performance of "Timeless ."

For her second night in Denver, Taylor performed "Starlight ."

Along with the big Speak Now ballad, " Back to December ."

The Seattle, WA Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Swift kicked off her Seattle shows by taking it back to her Reputation era with " This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things ."

She also performed " Everything Has Changed ."

For her second night in Seattle, Swift sang "Message in a Bottle ."

As well as " Tied Together with a Smile ."

The Santa Clara, CA Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Once again, Swift brought out Aaron Dessner. This time, they two sang " Right Where You Left Me ."

She also delivered the live debut of her Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) vault track " Castles Crumbling ."

For Night Two in Santa Clara, Swift surprised the crowd with " Stay Stay Stay ."

Followed by " All Of The Girls You Loved Before ."

The Los Angeles, CA Eras Tour Surprise Songs

For the first show in the final city of the U.S. leg of her tour, Swift performed her newly released Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) vault track “ I Can See You .”

She also delivered her second Eras Tour performance of " Maroon ."

Another repeat — Swift dusted off "Our Song " for a second time after initially performing it at one of the tour’s first shows in Las Vegas.

She followed that up with " You Are in Love ."

For her third night in L.A., Swift sang her fan-favorite Lover track " Death by a Thousand Cuts ."

And had the whole crowd in their feelings during " You're on Your Own, Kid ."

The greatness continued on her fourth night in L.A. There, she performed “Dress” from Reputation . However, instead of incorporating the track’s original synths, she stripped it down to an acoustic version.

She continued the mellow vibes with her Folklore gem, “ Exile .”

Swift continued her Reputation streak on her fifth L.A. stop. She performed “King Of My Heart ” to an emotional crowd, who belted the lyrics as passionately as Swift did.

Afterward, she took a trip down 1989 with “I Know Places.” Similar to “Dress” from the night before, she swapped the original tune’s synth-y production for a guitar solo.

For Swifties, this was certainly the night *not* to miss. During her final night in the City of Angels, Swift announced her re-recording of 1989 would release on Oct. 27. She also performed some surprises.

To celebrate 1989 (Taylor’s Version) , she sang “New Romantics” from the 9-year-old album.

She then turned her attention back to Reputation and performed “New Year’s Day .”

The full list of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour surprise songs is massive.

The Mexico City, MX Eras Tour Surprise Songs

For her first international stop on the Eras Tour, Swift performed an acoustic version of “ I Forgot That You Existed .”

She also sat at her piano to perform a rendition of “Sweet Nothing .”

She gave the Mexico City crowd a serious throwback when she sang “Tell Me Why .”

Her second surprise song was “ Snow on the Beach .”

Swift made sure to give the fans what they wanted on her third night in Mexico City. She introduced her performance of “Cornelia Street ” by noting it was a song she’d been hearing a lot of requests for throughout her tour.

She then sang "You're on Your Own, Kid ," making it the first surprise song to get three performances on the Eras Tour.

The “You’re on Your Own, Kid” record didn’t last long, though. On her final night in Mexico City, Swift performed “Maroon” for the third time .

She also sang her Lover ballad “ Afterglow .”

The Buenos Aries, ARG Eras Tour Surprise Songs

After more than two months away from the Eras stage, Swift returned with her Red (Taylor’s Version) vault track “ The Very First Night .”

She also performed her Midnights song “ Labyrinth .”

These two song choices were incredibly interesting, given it was Swift’s first performance since she began dating her new boyfriend, Travis Kelce . Fans were quick to point out how both songs were about the romantic beginnings of a new relationship , with “The Very First Night” in particular having the lyric, “I was riding in the car when we both fell.” Swift and Kelce memorably drove off together after their first public appearance at one of Kelce’s games.

November 11

For the first time in the Eras Tour, Swift performed a special mashup for one of her surprise songs. She combined her newly released vault track “ Is It Over Now?” with “Out of the Woods .”

It was her second surprise song that really raised eyebrows. Swift sang her Reputation track “End Game ,” which carried extra meaning since her boyfriend Travis Kelce was in attendance . The song had become a top pick for Swifties when making romantic edits of Swift and Kelce, given the sports references in its lyrics and “big reputation” chant .

Taylor Swift sang "End Game" as a surprise song for Travis Kelce's Eras concert.

November 12

To close out her Buenos Aries dates, Swift surprised the crowd with “ Better Than Revenge .”

She then sang “Slut! ,” a vault track off her newly released 1989 (Taylor’s Version) .

The Rio De Janeiro, BRA Eras Tour Surprise Songs

November 17.

On her first night in Rio de Janeiro, Swift sang “Stay Beautiful” for the crowd.

She also treated them to the live debut of “Suburban Legends .”

November 19

After having to cancel her Saturday concert due to extreme temperatures, Swift returned to the stage on Sunday and surprised the audience with “ Dancing With Our Hands Tied .”

Then, she went to the piano to sing “ Bigger Than the Whole Sky .”

November 20

For her final night in Rio de Janeiro, Swift performed an acoustic version of her single “Me! ”

But the real conversation starter was Swift’s second surprise song. She took to the piano to sing “So It Goes... ,” which fans were quick to point out was one of the two Reputation tracks she had not yet performed on the tour. To drive the point home even more, Swift winked during the performance .

Swifties took the “So It Goes...” choice as an indication that she is about to announce Reputation (Taylor’s Version) , a project she’s been subtly teasing for a while now . The theory is that whenever Swift finally performs her last Rep song, “I Did Something Bad,” she’ll use that to announce when her re-release of the album will drop.

The São Paulo, BRA Eras Tour Surprise Songs

November 24.

For her first night in São Paulo, Swift performed her 1989 (Taylor’s Version) vault track “Now That We Don’t Talk” live for the first time .

She then took to her piano to sing “Innocent .”

November 25

She also gifted her Brazilian fans with a live performance of “Safe & Sound ,” the song she wrote for The Hunger Games .

Swift then performed “Untouchable .”

November 26

The third night of São Paulo was bittersweet for Swifties, many of whom were theorizing that Swift may use her final 2023 concert to announce Reputation (Taylor’s Version) . But ultimately, that long-awaited “I Did Something Bad” surprise song didn’t come. Instead, Swift live-debuted her recently released vault track “Say Don’t Go .”

Her final surprise song of the year was “ It’s Time to Go .”

Swift also gave the crowd a major update about her future surprise songs for 2024. She told the crowd that she would be repeating surprise songs for the next leg of her tour, making a completely blank slate to choose any song she wanted.

The Tokyo, JPN Eras Tour Surprise Songs

At long last, Swift’s Eras Tour returned in 2024 with her Tokyo shows. Fittingly, her first surprise song was “ Dear Reader, ” a nod to her recently announced 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department .

Swift also performed “Holy Ground” for the Tokyo crowd.

Swift included a truly deep cut in her Feb. 8 show. She performed her Hunger Games single “Eyes Open” live for the first time ever .

She kept the niche love going by singing the vault track “Electric Touch” live for the first time.

For Night 3 in Tokyo, Swift sang “Superman” for her guitar section.

And after she sat down at the piano, Swift threw it all the way back to one of the first songs she’d ever written: “ The Outside .”

February 10

She closed out her Tokyo performances with the Fearless track “Come In With the Rain .”

And finally, the last song she played before jetting off to watch her boyfriend play in the Super Bowl was “ You’re On Your Own, Kid .” Swifties speculated that she chose this song as an ode to Travis Kelce , considering they met when Kelce tried to give her a friendship bracelet (an Eras staple inspired by a line in that song).

The Melbourne, AUS Eras Tour Surprise Songs

February 16.

Swift kicked off her Melbourne surprise set with her hit single, “Red .”

The first song may have been super well-known, but Swift went obscure for her second pick. After telling the crowd she’s never performed this track live before , Swift launched into her Midnights bonus track “You’re Losing Me .”

February 17

For Melbourne night two, Swift sang a mashup of songs from three different eras — Fearless , Reputation , and Folklore . She surprised crowds by combining “Getaway Car,” “August,” and “The Other Side Of The Door” on guitar.

Switching over to piano, Swift sang, “ This Is Me Trying .” She previously performed the track as a surprise song during one of her Arizona shows, but played it on guitar at the time.

February 18

Keeping with the trend of performing mashups, Swift sang a combination of “Come Back... Be Here and “Daylight” on guitar. She then performed “ Teardrops on My Guitar ” on piano.

The Sydney, AUS Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift performing together on the Eras Tour

February 23

For Swift’s first Eras Tour performance in Sydney, she played “ How You Get The Girl ” on guitar. Then, Sabrina Carpenter (who’s been opening for Swift on tour) came on stage to sing a mashup of “White Horse” and “Coney Island” with her.

February 24

Sydney truly won in the surprise songs department. On her second night, Swift whipped out her guitar to perform a mix of two older tracks : “Should’ve Said No” from her self-titled debut, and “You’re Not Sorry” on Fearless . Later that night, she retired behind the piano and sang a mashup of Reputation’ s “New Year’s Day” and “Peace” from Folklore .

February 25

The Sydney mashups continued. Swift first started with a 1989 (both original and Taylor’s Version ) blend of “Is It Over Now” and “I Wish You Would.” She then darkened the setlist, performing a mix of Speak Now’ s “Haunted” and “Exile” off Folklore .

February 26

For her final night in Sydney, Swift fully leaned into her mashup era with ease. Her first blend began with “Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve” from Midnights and “Ivy” from Evermore , which felt on par with her green-hued dress. Later that night, she brought out her traditional piano and performed Fearless’ “Forever & Always” and Maroon from Midnights .

The Singapore Eras Tour Surprise Songs

Sydney wasn’t the only stop to be blessed with some surprise mashups. Swift opened her Singapore shows with a mashup of “Mine” and “Starlight .”

At the piano, she combined her songs “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” and “Dress .”

Swift had a lot of stories to tell on her second night in Singapore. She mashed up “Long Story Short” with “The Story of Us .”

She concluded with one of her most emotional mashups yet: “Clean” x “Evermore .”

For her guitar mashup, Swift combined “Foolish One” with “Tell Me Why .”

She got extra romantic for her second surprise mashup — marrying “This Love” with “Call It What You Want .”

Swift’s first mashup on March 7 took the whole crowd by surprise. After launching into fan-favorite “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” she combined the song with her lesser-known Sugarland feature “Babe .”

Next, Swift had a message for her younger self. She got super nostalgic for her adolescence, combining “Fifteen” with “You’re on Your Own, Kid .”

This article was originally published on 03.25.23

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Every Surprise Song Taylor Swift Performed On ‘The Eras Tour’

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When Taylor Swift released the 44-song set list for her Eras Tour, fans were always going to be disappointed if their favourite song wasn’t on it.

So, she devised a plot to bring her more than 180 song discography to her captivated audience though ‘surprise songs’ performed throughout the tour, two each night.

However, Swifties will know that the idea of a ‘surprise song’ or deviation from the usual set list is nothing new to a Swift concert.

She did surprise songs as far back as her Red Tour, singing a series of her older songs in place of ‘I Almost Do’. In her Speak Now Tour Swift performed a series of surprise covers, including Train’s ‘Drops of Jupiter’.

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Taylor sang surprise songs (but they were covers) as far back as ‘Speak Now’.

But, with Swift amassing multiple albums since her last tour (Lover, Folklore , Reputation and Midnights) it made even more sense to bring back the surprise songs. Not to mention the re-recorded Vault tracks we’ve been blessed with and the announcement of her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department .

Fans that attended the first Glendale concert had the rules of the surprise songs on the Eras Tour explained to them.

Taylor said she intends to only play each secret song one time, unless she makes an error or it’s on Midnights . Of course, since then many fans have suspected that Swift has purposely started a song in the wrong key or mis-pronounced a lyric, in order to be able to play it again.

However, on her final night of the Latin American leg in São Paulo, one year into the tour, Swift announced that she would refresh the list of songs she’s played, meaning that all of them are now once again up for grabs.

“In 2024, when we go back out on tour, I’m just going to open back up all of the songs for surprise songs,” she said. “I feel like, for one year we’ve really gotten through a lot of songs so I’m just going to make all the songs fair game.”

The announcement was met with major enthusiasm from fans yet to see the tour, who had feared that they may not get the chance to hear their favourite songs if they’d already been played.

She further elaborated when she was in Melbourne.

“I want to be as creative as possible with the acoustic set moving forward and I don’t want to limit anything or say, ‘Oh, if I played this song, I can’t play it again,’” she explained. “So, from now on, I don’t want to take any paint colours out of the paintbox [or] tools out of the toolbox.

“I want to be able to play songs more than once if I feel like it and I want to be able to make changes to songs. Does that sound OK?” she asked to her biggest crowd of 96,000 Australians.

Swift went on to perform a series of mash ups, starting a new trend that many Swifties hope will continue.

Here’s all the surprise songs has she already performed on the Eras tour, and the ones she is yet to bring out during her live performances.

Every Surprise Song Taylor Swift Has Already Played On The Eras Tour

  • Glendale, March 17: ‘mirrorball’ and ‘Tim McGraw’
  • Glendale, March 18: ‘this is me trying’ and ‘State of Grace’
  • Las Vegas, March 24: ‘Our Song’ and ‘Snow on the Beach’
  • Las Vegas, March 25: ‘cowboy like me’ (alongside Marcus Mumford) and ‘White Horse’
  • Arlington, March 31: ‘Sad Beautiful Tragic’ and ‘Ours’
  • Arlington, April 1: ‘Death By a Thousand Cuts’ and ‘Clean’ (She ‘messed up’ both and said she would repeat them)
  • Arlington, April 2: ‘Jump Then Fall’ and ‘The Lucky One’
  • Tampa, April 13: ‘Speak Now’ and ‘Treacherous’
  • Tampa, April 14: ‘The Great War’ (alongside Aaron Dessner) and ‘You’re On Your Own Kid’
  • Tampa, April 15: ‘mad woman’ (alongside Aaron Dessner) and ‘Mean’
  • Houston, April 21: ‘Wonderland’ and ‘You’re Not Sorry’
  • Houston, April 22: ‘A Place In This World’ and ‘Today Was A Fairytale’
  • Houston, April 23: ‘Begin Again’ and ‘Cold as You’
  • Atlanta, April 28: ‘The Other Side of the Door’ and ‘Coney Island’
  • Atlanta, April 29: ‘High Infidelity’ and ‘Gorgeous’ (She ‘messed up’ Gorgeous and said she would sing it again)
  • Atlanta, April 30: ‘I Bet You Think About Me’ and ‘How You Get The Girl’
  • Nashville, May 5: ‘Sparks Fly’ and ‘Teardrops On My Guitar’
  • Nashville, May 6: ‘Out of the Woods’ and ‘Fifteen’ (She ‘messed up’ the bridge of Out Of The Woods and had to repeat it)
  • Nashville, May 7: ‘Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve’ (alongside Aaron Dessner) and ‘Mine’
  • Philadelphia, May 12: ‘gold rush’ and ‘Come Back… Be Here’
  • Philadelphia, May 13: ‘Forever & Always’ and ‘This Love’
  • Philadelphia, May 14: ‘Hey Stephen’ and ‘The Best Day’
  • Foxborough, May 19: ‘Should’ve Said No’ and ‘Better Man’
  • Foxborough, May 20: ‘Question…?’ and ‘Invisible’
  • Foxborough, May 21: ‘I Think He Knows’ and ‘Red’
  • East Rutherford, May 26: ‘Getaway Car’ (alongside Jack Antonoff) and ‘Maroon’
  • East Rutherford, May 27: ‘Holy Ground’ and ‘False God’
  • East Rutherford, May 28: ‘Welcome To New York’ and ‘Clean’ (Clean had already been played at Arlington but was played again here)
  • Chicago, Jun 2: ‘I Wish You Would’ and ‘the lakes’
  • Chicago, Jun 3: ‘You All Over Me’ (alongside MarenMorris) and ‘I Don’t Wanna Live Forever’ C hicago, Jun 4: ‘Hits Different’ and ‘The Moment I Knew’
  • Detroit, Jun 9: ‘Haunted’ and ‘I Almost Do’
  • Detroit, Jun 10: ‘All You Had To Do Was Stay’ and ‘Breathe’
  • Pittsburgh, Jun 16: ‘Mr. Perfectly Fine’ and ‘The Last Time
  • Pittsburgh, Jun 17: ‘seven’ (alongside Aaron Dessner) and ‘The Story Of U
  • Minneapolis, Jun 23: ‘Paper Rings’ and ‘If This Was A Movie’
  • Minneapolis, Jun 24: ‘Dear John’ and ‘Daylight’
  • Cincinnati, Jun 30: ‘I’m Only Me When I’m With You’ and ‘evermore’
  • Cincinnati, Jul 1: ‘ivy’ (alongside Aaron Dessner), ‘I miss you, I’m sorry’ (alongside Gracie Abrams) and ‘Call It What You Want’
  • Kansas City, Jul 7: ‘Never Grow Up’ and ‘When Emma Falls in Love’. She also played ‘Long Live’ to honour the release of Speak Now, and it has officially been added to the setlist.
  • Kansas City, Jul 8: ‘Last Kiss’ and ‘dorothea’
  • Denver, Jul 14: ‘Picture To Burn’ and ‘Timeless’
  • Denver, Jul 15: ‘Starlight’ and ‘Back To December’
  • Seattle, Jul 22: ‘This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things’ and ‘Everything Has Changed’. She also played ‘No Body No Crime’ alongside openers HAIM, which is continuing while HAIM support the show.
  • Seattle, Jul 23: ‘Message In A Bottle’ and ‘Tied Together With A Smile’
  • Santa Clara, Jul 28: ‘right where you left me’ (with Aaron Dessner) and ‘Castles Crumbling’
  • Santa Clara, Jul 29: ‘Stay Stay Stay’ and ‘All of the Girls You’ve Loved Before’
  • Los Angeles, Aug 3:’I Can See You’ and Maroon’
  • Los Angeles, Aug 4: ‘Our Song’ and ‘You Are In Love’
  • Los Angeles, Aug 5: ‘Death By A Thousand Cuts’ and ‘You’re On Your Own, Kid’
  • Los Angeles, Aug 7: ‘Dress’ and ‘exile’
  • Los Angeles, Aug 8: ‘I Know Places’ and ‘King of My Heart’
  • Los Angeles, Aug 9: ‘New Romantics’ and ‘New Year’s Day’
  • Mexico City, Mexico, Aug 24: ‘I Forgot That You Existed’ and ‘Sweet Nothing’
  • Mexico City, Mexico, Aug 25: ‘Tell Me Why’ and ‘Snow on the Beach’
  • Mexico City, Mexico, Aug 26: ‘Cornelia Street’ and ‘You’re On Your Own, Kid’
  • Mexico City, Mexico, Aug 27: ‘Afterglow’ and ‘Maroon’
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov 9: ‘The Very First Night’ and ‘Labyrinth’
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov 11: ‘Is It Over Now?’ mashed up with ‘Out of the Woods’ and ‘End Game’
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov 12: ‘Better Than Revenge (Taylor’s Version)’ and ‘Slut!’
  • Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Nov 17: ‘Stay Beautiful’ and ‘Suburban Legends’
  • Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Nov 18: ‘Dancing With Our Hands Tied’ and ‘Bigger Than The Whole Sky’
  • Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Nov 19: ‘ME!’ and ‘So It Goes…’
  • São Paulo, Brazil, Nov 24: ‘Now That We Don’t Talk’ and ‘Innocent’
  • São Paulo, Brazil Nov 25: ‘Safe & Sound’ and ‘Untouchable’
  • São Paulo, Brazil Nov 26: ‘Say Don’t Go’ and ‘It’s Time To Go’
  • Tokyo, Japan Feb 7: ‘Dear Reader’ and ‘Holy Ground’
  • Tokyo, Japan, Feb 8: ‘Eyes Open’ and ‘Electric Touch’
  • Tokyo, Japan Feb 9: ‘Superman’ and ‘The Outside’
  • Tokyo, Japan Feb 10: ‘Come In With The Rain’ and ‘You’re On Your Own Kid’
  • Melbourne, Australia Feb 16: ‘You’re Losing Me’ and ‘Red’
  • Melbourne, Australia Feb 17: ‘This Is Me Trying’ and ‘Getaway Car x August x The Other Side Of The Door’
  • Melbourne, Australia Feb 18: ‘Teardrops On My Guitar’ and ‘Come Back Be Here x Daylight’
  • Sydney, Australia Feb 23: ‘How You Get The Girl’ and a mashup of ‘White Horse x Coney Island’ featuring Sabrina Carpenter
  • Sydney, Australia Feb 24: ‘Should’ve Said No x You’re Not Sorry’ and ‘New Year’s Day x Peace’
  • Sydney, Australia Feb 25: ‘Is It Over Now? x I Wish You Would’ and ‘Haunted x Exile’
  • Sydney, Australia Feb 26: ‘Forever & Always x Maroon’ and ‘Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve x Ivy’

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Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour during the ‘Lover’ set.

Given that Taylor Swift had a total of 52 tour dates in the US , she managed to get through 101 songs while there.

During her Latin American leg she performed 26 songs, bringing that total to 127 songs so far.

As for what album she’s favoured the most, they go in order as follows:

Speak Now , 17

Fearless , 15

Midnights , 11

Reputation , 10

Evermore , 8

Folklore , 6

We will update this again at the end of her Asia Pacific leg.

Which Songs Did Taylor ‘Mess Up’ That She’ll Play Again?

Taylor has made a few mistakes across the surprise songs on her Eras Tour, so, per her original rule, she had to play them again. We are still waiting for the second replays of the following songs with ‘errors’ or on Midnights .

However, with Swift opening back up her discography for the 2024 dates, we’re unsure whether we’ll get repeat plays of these iconic tunes.

Death By A Thousand Cuts

Out Of The Woods

When Emma Falls In Love

Right Where You Left Me

Would’ve Could’ve Should’ve

The Great War

Snow On The Beach (Played twice on March 24, August 25)

High Infidelity

Hits Different

Question…?

Maroon (Played three times on May 26, August 3 and August 27)

You’re On Your Own Kid (Played three times on April 14, August 5 and August 26)

Bigger Than The Whole Sky

Clean (Played again on May 28 in East Rutherford)

Our Song (Played again on August 4 in Los Angeles)

Out Of The Woods (Played In ‘Is It Over Now’ mashup on November 11 in Buenos Aires)

Of course, her 180 song discography is now even bigger with the [addition of six vault tracks in Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) and five more Vault tracks from 1989 (Taylor’s Version) .

Will Taylor Swift’s Surprise Songs Refresh For The International Tour Dates?

Good news Australian Swifties! Taylor Swift has announced that she will be refreshing the slate of her surprise songs for 2024, opening out her huge discography once more to be played at the Eras Tour.

That means if your favourite song has already been played it is now up for grabs again. With just four international dates before she gets to Melbourne and seven before Sydney, it’s likely only 8 (Melbourne) and 14 (Sydney) songs will have been played again by the time she gets here.

The announcement has been a long time coming for international fans, who have been anxiously running the numbers and realising that Swift has more dates than she does songs (which is saying something about how long this tour will run for).

What Songs Haven’t Been Sung Yet On Eras Tour Surprise Songs?

Beautiful Eyes

Mary’s Song

A Perfectly Good Heart

The Way I Loved You

We Were Happy

That’s When

Don’t You

Bye Bye Baby

Foolish One

Girl At Home

Forever Winter

  • Sweeter Than Fiction (From One Chance )
  • I Did Something Bad

Soon You’ll Get Better

It’s Nice To Have A Friend

Only The Young

Long Story Short

Singles And Songs Taylor Swift Has Featured On

Swift played her song with ex-One Direction star Zayn Malik ‘I Don’t Wanna Live Forever’ on the Eras Tour, so some fans think we can expect some of the other songs she’s co-written, produced for film or put out as singles. This could include:

Beautiful Ghosts (From Cats )

Macavity (From Cats )

Christmas Tree Farm ( Merry Christmas 2021 )

Carolina ( Where The Crawdads Sing )

Crazier (From Hannah Montana )

The Joker And The Queen (Ed Sheeran)

Two Is Better Than One (Boys Like Girls)

Both of Us (B.o.B)

Gasoline (HAIM)

Birch (Big Red Machine)

Highway Don’t Care (Tim McGraw)

The Alcott (The National)

Renegade (Big Red Machine)

Cassandra Green is the Senior Writer (Digital) for marie claire and ELLE. She loves rearranging her skincare shelf, comfort watching Pride and Prejudice and buying yet another black garment. You can usually find her typing up a storm alongside a decaf cappuccino or glass of dry white wine.

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Every Surprise Song Taylor Swift Plays On The Eras Tour

A Swifties guide to all the surprise songs.

Taylor Swift showing off her yellow duster on the Eras Tour.

Over the course of three and a half hours, Taylor Swift takes Swifties on a journey through all her eras by way of 45 songs, elaborate sets, sparkly costumes, fun dance moves and epic vocals. However, two of the songs featured each night during the Eras Tour change, as the pop star switches up her acoustic set for every show. So, with that in mind, we've created a guide to all the surprise songs featured on the pop star's tour.

While fans who survived the Ticketmaster fiasco know they’ll be seeing Swift honor her grandmother during “marjorie,” dive into her stage and do the viral “Bejeweled” TikTok dance , what they don’t know is the surprise songs they’ll get. Swift has a discography that currently includes 209 songs, and with 43 on the permanent setlist, per Variety , that leaves 166 left to play. So, as she tours around the world, we'll be here to tell you what she's played, what has been repeated, and why it's important. 

As The Eras Tour goes on, we’ll be sure to keep you updated on everything secret song-related, so you can relive performances of your favorite Swift songs or try to predict which surprise songs you’ll see at your show.

Taylor Swift beaming in a sparkly one-piece in front of a flowy orange background

mirrorball – Glendale, Arizona – March 17

The first surprise song Swifties got on the Eras Tour was “mirrorball.” The song from folklore is a big fan-favorite, and many Swifties showed up to the concert dressed as the sparkly decoration. The song is a fascinating examination of Taylor Swift and her relationship with fame. Fans have also resonated with the song, and they understandably lost it when she started strumming the chords to the tune on her guitar. 

@arielmirandamusic ♬ original sound - ariel miranda ♪

Tim McGraw – Glendale, Arizona – March 17

Fittingly, the second song Swift surprised the audience with was her first single and the song that put her name on the map. She moved over to the piano to play “Tim McGraw” from her debut album, and Swifties couldn’t help but sing along to the lyrics from this OG Taylor Swift classic. 

this is me trying – Glendale, Arizona – March 18

Night two brought some deeper cuts to the Eras stage, as Swift started by singing “this is my trying” from folklore . She played the melancholic song on her guitar, and many fans were in shock that the singer played two beloved songs off her folky album on nights one and two of the tour. 

@laurenkalo ♬ original sound - Lauren Nicole

State of Grace – Glendale, Arizona – March 18

Following “this is me trying” Swift went on to play a personal favorite of mine from Red (Taylor’s Version) . As she took to the piano she played a stripped-down version of “State of Grace (Taylor’s Version),” and as one fan commented on TikTok , it was like a “religious experience.” 

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Taylor Swift twirling in a flowy dusty pink dress

Our Song – Las Vegas, Nevada – March 24

The secret songs picked for Las Vegas started with a banger as Taylor Swift played her first smash-hit song “Our Song” on her guitar. Swifties lost their minds hearing the throwback tune, and for all of us who weren’t at the concert, we’re hoping she’ll “play it again.” 

@arianna.pesci ♬ original sound - ariannapesci

Snow on the Beach – Las Vegas, Nevada – March 24

While Swift has become known for bringing out special guests to perform songs with her, that did not happen when she sang “Snow on the Beach.” The track from Midnights features Lana Del Rey, and while fans were hoping for a guest appearance, the headliner made it clear that there wouldn't be guests at this particular show: 

I’m going to talk about another artist, but that artist is not here, OK? This is not a bit, I’m not going to bring somebody out, you are stuck with me. We do not have guests at this show.

So, while fans didn’t get to see Lana Del Rey live, they still got to bask in a beautiful rendition of “Snow on the Beach” in Las Vegas. 

cowboy like me (ft. Marcus Mumford) – Las Vegas, Nevada – March 25

There may not have been a guest on night one of Swift’s Vegas shows, but there was on night two! Fans were elated when Marcus Mumford walked onto the stage to play “cowboy like me” off of evermore with Swift. The two played the tune on their guitars, and they seemed to have a blast together. Swift even stopped the song at one point to poke fun at her duet partner. Overall, it was a real tour highlight, and it marked a major milestone as Mumford was the first special guest of The Eras Tour.  

@catthyphobic ♬ original sound - catthy

White Horse – Las Vegas, Nevada – March 25

On top of the special guest appearance in Vegas on night two, Swift used her second song to play a fan-favorite off of Fearless (Taylor’s Version) as she connected “White Horse” to “cowboy like me” by saying “cowboys ride horses.” The envy was high for Swifties who weren’t at the show as she started playing “White Horse” on the piano, but nonetheless, it was a beautiful performance of a Taylor Swift classic. 

@missremiashten ♬ original sound - Remi Cruz

Taylor Swift performs in a glitter blazer and sparkly boots at the Taylor Swift

Sad Beautiful Tragic – Arlington, Texas – March 31 

Night one in Arlington, Texas featured the song "Sad Beautiful Tragic" off of Red (Taylor's Version) . This marks the second time the singer picked a song off said album to be one of her secret songs, and fans loved it, even if they were balling through the entire tune.

Ours – Arlington, Texas – March 31

This one was special, this one was "Ours," and it marked the first time Swift played a song off Speak Now during her secret set. She slowed the song down a tad for piano, and she played the hit beautifully, and while fans were trying "not to worry [their] pretty little mind," they were understandably freaking out. 

@francisdominiic ♬ original sound - Francis Dominic

Death By A Thousand Cuts – Arlington, Texas – April 1

Hang onto your valuables guys, gals and non-binary pals, because Taylor Swift shook the stadium, and TikTok, when she played "Death by a Thousand Cuts" off Lover . The fan-favorite song inspired by the movie Someone Great is so iconic, especially the bridge, that Swift played the moment twice on guitar. However, the second time she messed it up (though I think the flub was intentional), and her rule on the surprise songs is if she messes one up, she will play it again at another show. So, I guess that means we'll be getting this legendary Lover tune again.

@kelllieann ♬ original sound - kellie

Clean – Arlington, Texas – April 1

Swift dedicated "Clean" to her opener Gracie Abrams since the "adorable" singer had asked the pop star if she'd play the song off of 1989 during her surprise set. The audience lost their minds as the first notes were played, and this moment marked the first time a song from 1989 was featured in this segment of the Eras tour. 

Jump Then Fall – Arlington, Texas – April 2

Night 3 in Arlington was a historic performance for Taylor Swift, as she became the first person to ever play three nights in a row at the stadium in Texas. So, to commemorate the evening, she played two songs off the (Taylor's Version) albums, including one of my favorites "Jump Then Fall" which is from Fearless (Taylor's Version) .

The Lucky One – Arlington, Texas – April 2

The Swifties in Arlington really were the lucky ones as Swift capped off her surprise songs for Texas with "The Lucky One" off of Red (Taylor's Version) . She played a slowed-down version of the song on the piano, and let's just say if I would have been there I would not "have made it out alive," and I would have very much felt like the "Lucky One." 

Taylor Swift and Aaron Dessner performing together in Tampa

Speak Now – Tampa, Florida – April 13

Taylor Swift was hardcore teasing the release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version) during her first night in Tampa. However, the biggest tease came when she grabbed her guitar and started her secret songs set by saying:

One of my albums has been on my mind a lot, I've been thinking about it, there's lots going on in my brain about it. So I thought I might play the title track of that album.

As many fans, took to TikTok to post the clip of Swift singing this song, viewers freaked out, because this performance alludes to the theory that the singer's next re-recording is coming sooner than later. 

@albertocarzo ♬ original sound - Beto Carzo

Treacherous – Tampa, Florida – April 13

Song No. 2 came by way of Red (Taylor's Version) as the singer introduced the song "Treacherous." Swift mused about how the tune is one of her favorite songs, and she also mentioned that she didn't think she'd played it on a piano before. Well, she sounded fabulous, and everyone absolutely loved hearing the stripped-down version of the track. 

The Great War – Tampa, Florida – April 14

The second guest has entered the chat. For her surprise set, Taylor Swift brought out her Midnights 3 a.m. Edition collaborator Aaron Dessner. The member of The National came out to accompany the pop star during her performance of "The Great War," and the crowd loved it. 

🎶| The crowd singing 'The Great War' bridge pic.twitter.com/FVO4QyurOC April 15, 2023

You're On Your Own Kid – Tampa, Florida – April 14

In a first for the Eras Tour, Swift decided to play two songs off the same album for her surprise set. She also decided to change the rules, saying that if the song is off Midnights , she can play it however many times she pleases. This version of "You're On Your Own Kid," was not only emotional and heartfelt, it also changed the rules of the acoustic set. 

Mad Woman – Tampa, Florida – April 15

For the second night in a row, Swift brought out Aaron Dessner, who has collaborated with her on many albums. This time, the duo sat at the piano together and played "Mad Woman," a deep cut off folklore . 

Mean – Tampa, Florida – April 15

The big, and very exciting, surprise of the night, was Swift singing "Mean," one of the massive hits off Speak Now . She commented that she wanted to play a song that everyone would be able to scream along to, and the crowd did exactly that as the popstar continued to hardcore tease the release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version). 

@sydneyhesman1 ♬ original sound - Sydney Russo

Taylor Swift on the opening night of the Eras Tour

Wonderland – Houston, Texas – April 21

Taylor Swift started off Houston's secret songs with a deep cut from 1989 . She mentioned that it was a song she hadn't played often live, and then said the song was based on a "twisted Alice in Wonderland ." Then she strummed the first notes of "Wonderland," and the crowd lost it. 

You're Not Sorry – Houston, Texas – April 21

Swift added another song from Fearless (Taylor's Version) to the list of secret tunes she's played at the Eras Tour. As she took to the piano, she explained how much she's been loving the secret songs, touched on her re-recorded albums, and said she "re-fell in love" with "You're Not Sorry" while remaking Fearless . 

A Place In This World – Houston, Texas – April 22

The song might be from Taylor Swift , her first album, however during her surprise set, the singer admitted that she relates to "A Place In This World," more now than she did all those years ago, saying: 

I wrote it when I was 13, but I think I relate to it more now, 20 years later.
@jp_in_austin ♬ original sound - jp_in_Austin

She also explained that she very rarely plays the song live, so the crowd was really in for a special performance with this song. 

Today Was A Fairytale – Houston, Texas – April 22

Following "A Place In This World," the singer ended her set with another throwback. Pulling a song off Fearless (Taylor's Version), Swift referenced one of her movies by playing "Today Was A Fairytale" off the Valentine's Day soundtrack and it was such a sweet moment.

Begin Again – Houston, Texas – April 23

On her final night in Houston, Swift started her surprise set with "Begin Again," off of Red (Taylor's Version) . While fans are excited and loud with every song she plays, the screaming in this video was particularly loud, showing the love for this deep cut. 

Cold As You – Houston, Texas – April 23

Swift ended her time in Texas with a bold claim and a performance of another track off Debut. While figuring out the key to the song, the singer explained that "Cold As You" was her best song on the album, saying "no shade to the other songs." 

Taylor Swift performing Karma in pink fringe jacket on the Eras Tour.

The Other Side Of The Door – Atlanta, Georgia – April 28

Taylor Swift's Atlanta surprise songs began with her signing a deep cut from Fearless (Taylor's Version) . While playing "The Other Side of the Door" Swift got excited by how loud the crowd was singing, and noted how happy it makes her when they know the lyrics to some of her deep cuts. 

Coney Island – Atlanta, Georgia – April 28

In honor of The Nationals' new album, and their song "The Alcott," which Swift is featured on, she decided to play "Coney Island" off evermore as her second surprise song of the night. While the band who is featured on Swift's track wasn't a special guest that night, it was a nice nod to her longtime collaborators. 

High Infidelity – Atlanta, Georgia – April 29

Do you really want to know where Taylor Swift was on April 29? She was in Atlanta Georgia, playing her song that mentions the specific date in the fourth month of the year. "High Infidelity" was maybe the only predictable song of the surprise songs, however, it was still oh so exciting to see Swift sing the Midnights' song on the date it mentions. 

Gorgeous – Atlanta, Georgia – April 29

Up to this point, Taylor Swift hadn't played a song off Reputation during the surprise set. She noted those online who are keeping track of all the tunes played, and said she realized she hadn't given some love to her most "metal" album, as she called it. So, she took to the piano and played a lovely rendition of "Gorgeous." 

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I Bet You Think About Me – Atlanta, Georgia – April 30

"I Bet You Think About Me" was the first Vault track Swift played as a surprise song. Even though Chris Stapleton wasn't there to accompany her, she played her heart out on the guitar, and fans loved hearing the new Red track for the first time live. 

How You Get The Girl – Atlanta, Georgia – April 30

Ending her surprise songs for Atlanta, Swift played a deep cut off 1989 . She took to the piano and played a stripped-down version of "How You Get The Girl," and you could tell she was so excited about the crowd screaming the lyrics with her. 

Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour in Tampa, FL

Sparks Fly – Nashville, Tennessee – May 5

Oh, Swifties, we were in for an "Enchanted" night in Nashville! Ever since Taylor Swift dropped the "Bejeweled" video , fans quickly picked up on all the Speak Now- related Easter eggs, starting the speculation that the singer's third album would be her next re-release. Well, the news officially broke at night one in Swift's hometown, as she announced the album would be coming out on July 7. Then she topped it off with a performance of "Sparks Fly." 

To celebrate the news, jessica.taylor13 posted the announcement and the beginning of "Sparks Fly" on TikTok, and let's just say we were all ready to "Drop Everything Now." 

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Teardrops on My Guitar – Nashville, Tennessee – May 5

To top off this extra exciting surprise set, Swift decided to play one of the big hits off her debut album by choosing "Teardrops on My Guitar" as her piano tune. She noted that her career began in Nashville, and she'd write songs between going to school and doing her homework. So, in honor of this special city, she played the beloved song on the piano.

Out Of The Woods – Nashville, Tennessee – May 6

Taylor Swift threw it back to 1989 on Night 2 as she sang "Out of the Wood" on guitar. She noted the repetitive nature of the song's chorus, and that's when fans really realized the song they were getting. 

Fifteen – Nashville, Tennessee – May 6

The second song of Night 2 was a tearjerker, as Taylor Swift honored her bestie Abigail by singing a classic from Fearless . It's assumed that she chose to sing this song in Nashville because her red-headed friend was in the crowd, as you can see in this cute TikTok :

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Would've, Could've, Should've – Nashville, Tennessee – May 7

It rained and poured, and there was a massive weather delay, but Taylor Swift put on an extra epic show for Night 3 in Nashville because of it. This included the surprise songs, as the singer brought Aaron Dessner out, again, to sing "Would've, Could've, Should've," because the crowd had "earned it." 

Mine – Nashville, Tennessee – May 7

Capping off quite the weekend in Nashville, Taylor Swift played one last song off Speak Now . In the pouring rain, the singer and the Swifties celebrated Speak Now (Taylor's Version) again as she played "Mine" on the piano. 

Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour in Las Vegas, NV

Gold Rush – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 12

There's been a debate about the song "gold rush," off evermore for a while now, especially for those who care about the Philadelphia Eagles. Taylor Swift put the discourse to rest by confirming she was talking about the NFL team , and the crowd went wild as she strummed the first chord to "gold rush." 

Come Back...Be Here – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 12

Per the request of her opener and super famous musician Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift played a track off Red (Taylor's Version).  She sat down on the piano, noting that she takes requests, and then proceeded to play "Come Back...Be Here." 

Forever & Always – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 13

" Once upon a time , I believe it was a [Saturday]" when Taylor Swift played "Forever & Always" as one of her surprise songs. Per Lena Dunham's request, the singer played the Fearless tune on the guitar, marking the first of three songs she'd play off her first re-recorded album in Philly. 

This Love – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 13

To go with "Forever & Always," Swift decided to play "This Love" from 1989 on piano. Swifties loved the emotional rendition of the song, and it was such an interesting pair with the song off Fearless . 

Hey Stephen – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 14

Kicking off the night three surprise songs, Swift played a tune off Fearless that she said quite a few people had requested. So, she started to hum along, and then the stadium started to scream along to the catchy song "Hey Stephen."  

The Best Day – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – May 14

Ending off the surprise songs, though it wasn't much of a surprise, was "The Best Day." Since it was Mother's Day, and the Fearless track was written for her mom Andrea Swift, many knew the pop star would play this song. And she did it beautifully. Taylor Swift noted she'd have to try and get through it without crying, and went on to play an emotional and adorable tribute to her mother. 

Taylor at the Eras Tour in Philadelphia.

Should've Said No – Foxborough, Massachusetts – May 19

Kicking off the Massachusetts shows at Gillette Stadium (which is a very special place for Taylor Swift) she played "Should've Said No" off her debut album. She introduced the song by noting that when she performed it on her first tour she'd thrash her head around, and really jam out to it, and that's exactly what she did on this night too. 

Better Man – Foxborough, Massachusetts – May 19

The second song of the night, while on Red (Taylor's Version) as a vault track, is actually a tune that she wrote and Little Big Town sang at first. She explained that "Better Man" "narrowly, narrowly didn't make the cut," on Red (the first time) so she sent it to the country group. She noted how important it was for her to be recognized as a songwriter, and she gushed over her love for Little Big Town before performing a beautiful version of the hit country song. 

Question...? – Foxborough, Massachusetts – May 20

It rained and poured through the entire 3.5-hour show on Night 2, but that didn't stop Taylor Swift. To kick off her secret songs, she started with "Question...?" off of Midnights , noting that she's "never been this happy" in "all aspects" of her life. She also paused mid-song to note the rain, saying if she messes up she gets to play a song again, so I think we'll be hearing this one again. 

Invisible – Foxborough, Massachusetts – May 20

The second song during this massive rain show came off her debut. After literally wiping the water off her piano, Swift played "Invisible," in the pouring rain, and it was beautiful. 

I Think He Knows – Foxborough, Massachusetts – May 21

We finally got another song from Lover ! To start out the night, Swift noted that she'd never played "I Think He Knows" live before, and the fans absolutely loved it. 

Red – Foxborough, Massachusetts – May 21

While Swift almost always plays her second secret song on the piano, on this night, the piano was acting haunted, no pun intended. Taylor Swift tried to play the title song off Red (Taylor's Version) on piano, however, the keys kept playing themselves, making the singer and the crowd laugh. So, to fix the problem, she grabbed her guitar again, and she played "Red" for the crowd. 

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Taylor Swift on Opening Night of the Eras Tour

Getaway Car – East Rutherford, New Jersey – May 26

For all of us Reputation girlies who weren't at Met Life night one, it was a big L. But, for everyone in the stadium right outside New York City, they were in for a real treat as Taylor Swift played "Getaway Car" on guitar. And she didn't just play the fan-favorite track, she brought out her longtime collaborator and Bleachers' lead singer Jack Antonoff to sing the song with her. Let's just say it was epic. 

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Maroon – East Rutherford, New Jersey – May 26

As if the secret songs could get any better, Taylor Swift played "Maroon" off Midnights next. She noted that she'd never played the song live before, and that since it took place in New York, she figured this was the perfect place to debut the song live. 

Holy Ground – East Rutherford, New Jersey – May 27

To kick off Night 2, Taylor Swift noted that she was "pretty proud" of her guitar choice. Keeping with the New York theme, she decided to play "Holy Ground" off Red , and that paired with the song she played next was perfect. 

False God – East Rutherford, New Jersey – May 27

With no intro to song two, Swift went right into singing "False God" off Lover . Considering the religious words mentioned in both songs' titles, plus the nature of both tunes, this felt like a perfect pairing. 

Welcome To New York – East Rutherford, New Jersey – May 28

While many fans thought this would be played as a surprise song on Night 1, Swift shocked us all by playing "Welcome To New York" to close out her shows right outside of New York City. 

Clean – East Rutherford, New Jersey – May 28

The final song of the East Rutherford shows was a historic one because it was the first time she repeated a surprise song. Swift played "Clean" for the second time on tour, noting that she thought she could have played it in a higher key last time, so it counted as a mess up. 

This also marked the second time she'd played two songs off the same album for this set, with the only other time being in Tampa, when she did two tunes off Midnights . Overall, it was a big moment for the Eras Tour, and also kind of supplemented the theory fans have about the "Karma" video, and 1989 (Taylor's Version) being next. 

Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour in Tampa, FL

I Wish You Would – Chicago, Illinois – June 2

Homegirl is running through her 1989 songs. For the third surprise song in a row, Taylor Swift played a tune off her fifth album by acoustically performing "I Wish You Would." One of the most adorable parts of this performance came when the pop star adorably commented about the crowd knowing the lyrics to the fun song. 

The Lakes – Chicago, Illinois – June 2

Swift explained that she played "the lakes" off folklore in Chicago because they're right next to The Great Lakes. While that totally tracks and is likely the only reason, I personally hope she somehow found out that the folklore song was a final Jeopardy question earlier this week, and that played a small role in her choice for Night 1. But, no matter what it was a lovely performance. 

You All Over Me – Chicago, Illinois – June 3

Pulling a track from The Vault of Fearless (Taylor's Version), Taylor Swift did a very exciting thing and brought out Maren Morris to sing "You All Over Me" with her. Swift has only brought out a few guests during her shows, so seeing the country singer on the big stage was very exciting. 

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I Don't Wanna Live Forever – Chicago, Illinois – June 3

Night 2 was all about the collaborations! While Zayn wasn't a special guest, Taylor Swift gave a heart-wrenching performance of their song "I Don't Wanna Live Forever." This was the first time the pop star performed a song that isn't on one of her albums because it was featured on the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack. Overall, it was a very exciting and emotional moment. 

Hits Different – Chicago, Illinois – June 4

After making some comments about how committed the Swifties are during her shows, Taylor Swift jumped right into a song that's "pretty new." The song "Hits Different" was a bonus track on Midnights for the physical version of the album, but now with the release of (The Til Dawn Edition) the tune is available to everyone. So, folks were extra excited to hear the singer's newest song for the first time live in Chicago.  

The Moment I Knew – Chicago, Illinois – June 4

Then, with no intro, Swift walked over to her piano to play "The Moment I Knew" off Red (Taylor's Version). Overall, Chicago got lots of fun songs and some really deep cuts, making for a stellar surprise song set. 

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Haunted – Detroit, Michigan – June 9

I think there were a lot of Swifties who were left "Haunted" over the fact that Taylor Swift played "Haunted" as her surprise song to open Detroit and they weren't there. Before she started playing the fan fave, the singer noted that Speak Now (Taylor's Version) comes out next month and then dove right into this epic tune.

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I Almost Do – Detroit, Michigan – June 9

Keeping the re-record theme alive, Swift then played a track off Red (Taylor's Version) . After adjusting her mic, and with no intro, she jumped right into a pretty piano rendition of "I Almost Do."  

All You Had To Do Was Stay – Detroit, Michigan – June 10

By reenacting the high-pitched "Stay!" sung in "All You Had To Do Was Stay," Taylor Swift introduced the 1989 track in a fun way before playing it on her guitar. This means that over the course of two weeks, the singer has performed five songs off her fifth album, contributing to my growing theory that 1989 (Taylor's Version) might be released soon. 

Breathe – Detroit, Michigan – June 10

The other trend of the last few weeks has been Swift's tendency to play her really sad songs. Adding to this, after playing "All You Had To Do Was Stay," she walked over to her piano and started to play "Breathe" off of Fearless (Taylor's Version). 

Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour in Tampa, FL

Mr. Perfectly Fine – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – June 16

Starting Pittsburgh off with a bang, and keeping the streak of break-up songs alive, Taylor Swift played "Mr. Perfectly Fine" to open up the surprise songs. Noting that she didn't remember why the song didn't make Fearless the first time, she spoke about her vault tracks a bit before jumping right into this bubbly break-up tune.

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The Last Time – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – June 16

Keeping with the break up theme, Swift's second song of the night came off of Red (Taylor's Version). With no introduction, she jumped right into playing "The Last Time" on piano.

Seven – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – June 17

For the fourth time on this tour, Taylor Swift brought Aaron Dessner on stage to perform a surprise song with her. Appropriately, since it was June 17 and she was in Pennsylvania, the pair sat at the piano and played "seven" off folklore.

The Story Of Us – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – June 17

Following "seven," Swift grabbed her guitar and started strumming a true banger: "The Story of Us." Like me, this was a surprise song of dreams for many, and the Swifties were so excited to hear the Speak Now song live, especially since Taylor's Version comes out on July 7. 

Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour in Arlington, TX

Paper Rings – Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 23

Our streak of heartbreak ended in Minneapolis, as Taylor Swift opened her weekend of surprise songs with "Paper Rings" off of Lover . Following the announcement that "Cruel Summer" would be her next single, this bubbly song felt like the perfect pick for this show. 

If This Was A Movie – Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 23

Following that, and with no introduction, Swift jumped right into "If This Was A Movie," which was originally on Speak Now but now lives on Fearless (Taylor's Version). Without a word, she simply played this tune on the piano, and the crowd loved it. 

Dear John – Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 24

Before jumping into a fan favorite, Taylor Swift took a moment to sort of defend John Mayer as she asked fans to not bully her exes online. As she got ready to perform "Dear John," she made a point to say:

I’m 33 years old. I don’t care about anything that happened to me when I was 19 except the songs I wrote and the memories we made together. So what I’m trying to tell you is that I’m not putting this album out so that you can go and feel the need to defend me on the internet against someone you think I might have written a song about.

So, Swifties, when Speak Now (Taylor's Version) comes out, Taylor Swift has made it clear she wants no online bullying. 

Following this PSA she then jumped into a gorgeous version of "Dear John:"

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Daylight – Minneapolis, Minnesota – June 24

Taylor Swift started and ended her time in Minneapolis with a tune from Lover . After playing "Dear John," she walked right over to her piano and played "Daylight."  

Taylor Swift on opening night of the Eras Tour

I'm Only Me When I'm With You – Cincinnati, Ohio – June 30

Taylor Swift started out with the throwback of all throwbacks by playing a song she wrote when she was 13. Noting that this was from her "middle school era," the singer went on to play "I'm Only Me When I'm With You," and the audience happily jumped along with her. 

Evermore – Cincinnati, Ohio – June 30

Jumping to one of her more recent eras, Taylor Swift went on to play "evermore" on the piano. This gorgeous rendition of the title track of the singer's ninth album means she's officially played all her songs that albums are named after live. 

Ivy – Cincinnati, Ohio – July 1

Cincinnati Night 2 was a truly special evening when it came to surprise songs. It started with Swift and Aaron Dessner (who has now appeared at five shows) playing "ivy" off of evermore . 

I Miss You, I'm Sorry – Cincinnati, Ohio – July 1

The second song is what made this a truly historic night on the Eras Tour.

Since there was a weather issue, Swift started her show an hour early, and Gracie Abrams wasn't able to do her normal opening set. So, in a truly unprecedented event, Taylor Swift brought her opener out on stage to play Abrams' song "I Miss You, I'm Sorry," marking the first time Swift played a song that wasn't her's on tour. 

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Call It What You Want – Cincinnati, Ohio – July 1

To finish off a truly special night of surprise songs, Swift ended with a song off Reputation . With no intro, she played "Call It What You Want," marking the third time she's played a song off this album during her acoustic set. 

Taylor Swift, dressed as Speak Now, leaning against a vault trying to hear out of it.

Never Grow Up – Kansas City, Missouri – July 7

Following Taylor Swift releasing Speak Now (Taylor's Version) , adding "Long Live" to her set list, and premiering the "I Can See You" music video, which featured Taylor Lautner and Joey King , she kept the Speak Now hype alive by playing "Never Grow Up." 

When Emma Falls In Love – Kansas City, Missouri – July 7

Keeping the Speak Now enthusiasm going, Swift went on to play one of the brand-new songs from the vault. Noting that it's inspired by one of her best friends, she jumped right into "When Emma Falls In Love," which people think is about Emma Stone . 

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Last Kiss – Kansas City, Missouri – July 8

After Speak Now's epic release show, Swift followed it up by playing a fan-favorite off the album for Night 2, "Last Kiss." Good news is, she kind of messed up while playing  it, so that means we'll get to hear it again.

Dorethea – Kansas City, Missouri – July 8

Following "Last Kiss," Swift ended her shows in Kansas City by playing "dorethea," which is a very sweet song off evermore. 

Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour in Las Vegas, NV

Picture To Burn – Denver, Colorado – July 14

So, I was at this show specifically, and the crowd and I lost our collective minds when Taylor Swift decided to play the certified banger "Picture to Burn." She noted that she has been loving exploring all her eras, and it felt really special that we got a song from her debut album. 

Timeless – Denver, Colorado – July 14

After playing one of her oldest songs in her discography, Swift went on to perform one of her newest by playing "Timeless" from Speak Now's vault next. 

Starlight – Denver, Colorado – July 15

Opening up Night 2 in Colorado, Swift played one of the sweetest songs off of Red by performing "Starlight" on guitar. 

Back To December – Denver, Colorado – July 15

Then, the moment many of us have been waiting for, Taylor Swift finally played "Back to December" as a surprise song. Understandably, the crowd lost it when they figured out she was playing this fan-favorite. 

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This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things – Seattle, Washington – July 22

Seattle was kicked off with a song from Reputation ! Swift mentioned that she'd never played this song acoustically before, and boy was it a treat to hear "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" on the guitar. It was such a fun performance, and the crowd loved it!

Everything Has Changed – Seattle, Washington – July 22

Even though Ed Sheeran wasn't there, Taylor Swift's rendition of "Everything Has Changed" was still magical. Hearing her play the tune stripped down on piano was beautiful, and it kicked off the duo of Red (Taylor's Version) tracks that Seattle got. 

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Message In A Bottle – Seattle, Washington – July 23

Keeping the Red love alive, Taylor Swift kicked off Night 2 with "Message In A Bottle." What was extra exciting about this performance was it was the first time she played the song live since recording it for the album's vault. 

Tied Together With A Smile – Seattle, Washington – July 23

To round out the surprise songs in Seattle, Swift ended with a track off her debut album, "Tied Together With A Smile."

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Right Where You Left Me – Santa Clara, California – July 28

Calling it one of the "wordiest" songs she's ever written, Taylor Swift embarked on a journey to play a fan-favorite deep cut from evermore , " right where you left me ." After bringing Aaron Dessner on stage to accompany her, she noted that she'd been rehearsing the track for "weeks," and she hadn't been able to do it right once. However, she sounded amazing as she played it on stage:

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Castles Crumbling – Santa Clara, California – July 28

The audience was in for a real surprise with the second song, as she played " Castles Crumbling ," from the Speak Now (Taylor's Version) vault . This was shocking because she played it solo even though Hayley Williams is featured on it, and Paramore has been and will be one of Swift's openers later on tour. I'd bet when Paramore is opening for Swift in Europe, this song will be making a comeback. 

Stay Stay Stay – Santa Clara, California – July 29

Taylor Swift played one of her most adorable songs to open the set during night two as she played "Stay Stay Stay" off of Red (Taylor's Version) . 

All Of The Girls You Loved Before – Santa Clara, California – July 29

Song two of night two was also a shock as Swift played a Lover song that was released right at the beginning of the Eras Tour. She took to her piano and played a moving version of " All Of The Girls You Loved Before ." 

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I Can See You – Los Angeles, California – August 3

While the "I Can See You" music video premiered in Kansas City, Swift played the Speak Now (Taylor's Version) vault track for the first time live during her first of six shows in Los Angeles. 

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Maroon – Los Angeles, California – August 3

For the second time on tour, Taylor Swift repeated a surprise song. After playing "I Can See You" for the first time ever, she went on to play "Maroon" from Midnights for the second time live. 

Our Song – Los Angeles, California – August 4

This was unprecedented people! Taylor Swift played "Our Song" for a second time on the Eras Tour. However, the catch is, she didn't mess it up the first time. 

You Are In Love – Los Angeles, California – August 4

Taylor Swift played a beautiful rendition of "You Are In Love" as her second song, which means there are only two songs from 1989 left for her to play as surprise songs. 

Death by a Thousand Cuts – Los Angeles, California – August 5

For the second time on tour, Taylor Swift played "Death by a Thousand Cuts" off of Lover. However, this wasn't the only song she played twice on this night in LA.

You're On Your Own Kid – Los Angeles, California – August 5

Keeping the repeat trend alive, Swift went on to play " You're On Your Own Kid " from Midnights again. 

Dress – Los Angeles, California – August 7

Night Four in Los Angeles was special because Swift played " Dress " off Reputation . She also noted that she "missed" playing it live, and I think we all did too. 

Exile – Los Angeles, California – August 7

While it was a bummer that Bon Iver didn't show up as a special guest to perform " exile " with Swift, the performance was beautiful, and the audience made it super special. As you can see in the TikTok below, they didn't just sing along, they also supported the pop star by signing the duet part during the bridge:

I Know Places – Los Angeles, California – August 8

We're getting very close to the end of the first US leg of this tour, and very close to Taylor Swift playing every song from 1989 . Following this performance of " I Know Places, " all that's left is "New Romantics." 

King Of My Heart – Los Angeles, California – August 8

After the 1989 track, Swift ended this surprise set with another Reputation song, and performed a wonderful rendition of " King Of My Heart ." 

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New Romantics – Los Angeles, California – August 9

August 9, 8/9, was a special day Swifties! On her final show in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift announced 1989 (Taylor's Version), and then proceeded to play "New Romantics." Not only is this album announcement so exciting, it was also done on the night she played her final song off her fifth album, which is super special!

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New Year's Day – Los Angeles, California – August 9

To close out this momentous tour, and an incredible last show, Taylor Swift played " New Year's Day " off of Reputation . "There was glitter on the floor after the party," and it was the perfect way to end the iconic leg that has been the US leg of the Eras Tour.

Taylor Swift performs during The Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.

I Forgot That You Existed – Mexico City, Mexico – August 24

Welcome to the international leg of the Eras Tour! Taylor Swift kicked off her shows in South America by playing the bop "I Forgot That You Existed" from Lover .

Sweet Nothing – Mexico City, Mexico – August 24

Switching gears entirely, Swift decided to play a song off of Midnights on the piano. She performed a gorgeous rendition of "Sweet Nothing," and I'm not crying, you are. 

Tell Me Why – Mexico City, Mexico – August 25

During the Eras shows in Mexico, Swift exclusively played songs from Midnights and Lover . However, she made one exception to play "Tell Me Why" from Fearless (Taylor's Version) during Night 2. 

Snow On The Beach – Mexico City, Mexico – August 25

For the second time, Swift played "Snow on the Beach" from Midnights .

Cornelia Street – Mexico City, Mexico – August 26

I was genuinely shocked when Swift decided to play "Cornelia Street" off of Lover . In hindsight this song is truly tragic, however, the pop star delivered a beautiful performance of the beloved song. 

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You're On Your Own Kid – Mexico City, Mexico – August 26

In a lethal pairing, Swift put the Lover track with "You're On Your Own Kid" from Midnights . This also marked the first time she's played a surprise song thrice on tour. 

Afterglow – Mexico City, Mexico – August 27

Keeping the Lover and Midnights trend going, Swift played "Afterglow" for the first time ever live to kick off the surprise songs on Night 4.

Maroon – Mexico City, Mexico – August 27

Her second song on Night 4 marked the third time "Maroon" from Midnights was played as a surprise song. 

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The Very First Night – Buenos Aires, Argentina – November 9

Starting off with an unplayed song from Red (Taylor's Version) , Swift kicked off her first show in two months with "The Very First Night." 

Labyrinth – Buenos Aires, Argentina – November 9

Keeping the trend of playing totally unplayed songs alive, Swift played the whistful track "Labyrinth" from Midnights . 

Is It Over Now? X Out Of The Woods – Buenos Aires, Argentina – November 11

In an unprecedented event, Taylor Swift mashed up two songs for the surprise number. After people pointed out the 1989 vault track "Is It Over Now?" kind of sounded like "Out of the Woods," the singer decided to put the two together and prove the fans right. 

Endgame – Buenos Aires, Argentina – November 11

Keeping things spicy for Night 2, Taylor Swift played " Endgame " from Reputation next. And I say this because, her boyfriend Travis Kelce was in the audience at this show, and many fans love the fact that this track seemingly relates to their relationship so well.

Better Than Revenge – Buenos Aires, Argentina – November 12

On night three of the Buenos Aires shows, Taylor Swift opened the surprise song set by playing " Better Than Revenge " from Speak Now (Taylor's Version) on guitar. 

"Slut!" – Buenos Aires, Argentina – November 12

Then, to round out her performances in Argentina, Swift played "Slut!" from 1989 (Taylor's Version). 

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Stay Beautiful – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – November 17

Kicking off her surprise songs in Rio, Taylor Swift appropriately started with a track from her debut album, and it was "Stay Beautiful."  

Suburban Legends – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – November 17

Following that up, Swift played one of her newest songs: "Suburban Legends" from 1989's vault. 

Dancing With Our Hands Tied – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – November 19

After Taylor Swift postponed her second Rio show due to an extreme heat wave, she came back on November 19, and started her surprise set with Reputations' "Dancing With Our Hands Tied."

Bigger Than The Whole Sky – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – November 19

At the concert on November 17, a fan died right before it began. Swift seemed to honor her by singing "Bigger Than The Whole Sky" from Midnights during her second Rio show. 

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ME! – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – November 20

Rounding out the surprise set on night three, Swift played Lover's single "ME!"

So It Goes – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – November 20

The final song from Rio was also the second Reputation song played in Brazil. For her last number, Swift played "So It Goes." 

Taylor Swift performs onstage for night one of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on July 07, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Now That We Don't Talk – Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 24

Keeping the trend of playing 1989 Vault songs alive, Swift's first surprise song in Sao Paulo was " Now That We Don't Talk. "

Innocent – Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 24

Following up "Now That We Don't Talk," Swift played "Innocent" from Speak Now (Taylor's Version). 

Safe and Sound – Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 25

Fittingly, one week after the release of The Hunger Games : The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes , Taylor Swift performed her song from the OG Hunger Games film, "Safe and Sound." 

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Untouchable – Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 25

Then, Swift played a cover from Fearless (Taylor's Version) next, making for a super unique pairing. "Safe and Sound" was followed by "Untouchable."  

Say Don't Go – Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 26

By playing "Say Don't Go" during her final show of 2023, Taylor Swift officially played every single song off 1989 (Taylor's Version) during the first year of her tour. 

It's Time To Go – Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 26

Rounding out the surprise songs of 2023, Taylor Swift fittingly played "It's Time To Go" from Evermore .

Taylor Swift performs onstage during

Dear Reader – Tokyo, Japan – February 7

It's a new year, which means new surprise songs! Taylor Swift kicked 2024 off in fashion too by playing "Dear Reader" from the 3 a.m. edition of Midnights . 

State Of Grace – Tokyo, Japan – February 7

Eyes open – tokyo, japan – february 8.

Shocking many, Swift started Night 2 in Tokyo with "Eyes Open" from The Hunger Games soundtrack.

Electric Touch – Tokyo, Japan – February 8

After that, Swift played a vault track off Speak Now (Taylor's Version). While Fall Out Boy wasn't there to accompany her, her solo rendition of "Electric Touch" was gorgeous. 

Superman – Tokyo, Japan – February 9

The sweet song "Superman" from Speak Now is what Swift used to kick off night three in Tokyo.

The Outside – Tokyo, Japan – February 9

Then, throwing it all the way back to Debut, she played "The Outside."

Come In With The Rain – Tokyo, Japan – February 10

On her last night in Japan, Swift kicked things off with the Fearless track, "Come In With The Rain." 

You're On Your Own Kid – Tokyo, Japan – February 10

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 24: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO BOOK COVERS.) Taylor Swift performs onstage during

Red – Melbourne, Australia – February 16

You're losing me – melbourne, australia – february 16.

After announcing a new varient of The Tortured Poets Department that evoked many theories about its track "The Bolter," Swift played the Midnights track "You're Losing Me" for the first time ever live. 

Getaway Car x August x Other Side of the Door – Melbourne, Australia – February 17

Throwing literally everyone off, Swift played a mashup of "Getaway Car," "August" (which is in the normal set) and "The Other Side Of The Door" for Melbourne's second show. 

This Is Me Trying – Melbourne, Australia – February 17

Come back be here x daylight – melbourne, australia – february 18.

Continuing her trend of mashing up songs, and implementing her new Eras rule of being allowed to play whatever she wants, Taylor Swift did a mashup of "Come Back Be Here" and "Daylight."

Teardrops on My Guitar – Melbourne, Australia – February 18

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO BOOK COVERS Taylor Swift performs with Sabrina Carpenter at Accor Stadium on February 23, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.

How You Get The Girl – Sydney, Australia – February 23

White horse x coney island – sydney, australia – february 23.

Bringing out her lovely opener Sabrina Carpenter for the piano number, Swift played a mashup of "White Horse," which her opening act notably loves, and "Coney Island."

taybrina singing a mash-up of “white horse” and “coney island” at the piano #SydneyTSTheErasTour 🥲🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/KFJPHem2lS February 23, 2024

Should've Said No X You're Not Sorry – Sydney, Australia – February 24

Mashing up a song off Debut with a track from Fearless , Swift played "Should've Said No" with "You're Not Sorry." 

New Year's Day X Peace – Sydney, Australia – February 24

Keeping the mash up streak alive, Swift played "New Year's Day" from Reputation with "peace " from folklore . 

Is It Over Now? X I Wish You Would – Sydney, Australia – February 25

The second time Taylor Swift played "Is It Over Now?" in a mash up she paired it with its fellow 1989 track "I Wish You Would." 

Haunted X Exile – Sydney, Australia – February 25

Making things a bit darker, Swift played a mash up of Speak Now's "Haunted" with folklore's "exile." 

Would've, Could've, Should've X Ivy – Sydney, Australia – February 26

Using two of her newer albums, Swift mashed Midnights' "Would've, Could've, Should've" with evermore's "ivy." 

Forever & Always X Maroon – Sydney, Australia – February 26

Closing out her shows in Australia, Swift mashed up Fearless' "Forever & Always" with "Maroon" from Midnights . 

Taylor Swift performs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Mine X Starlight – Singapore – March 2

Kicking off six shows of mashups, Taylor Swift played "Mine" from Speak Now with "Starlight" from Red on her first night in Singapore. 

I Don't Wanna Live Forever X Dress – Singapore – March 2

Bringing back two songs, Swift played "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" with Reputation's "Dress."

Long Story Short X The Story Of Us – Singapore – March 3

For the first time ever, Swift played "Long Story Short" from evermore, and she mashed it up with "The Story of Us" from Speak Now . 

Clean X Evermore – Singapore – March 3

For her second mashup on night two, the pop star played "Clean" from 1989 with the title track off evermore . 

Foolish One X Tell Me Why – Singapore – March 4

By playing "Foolish One" as part of a mashup with Fearless' "Tell Me Why," Swift has officially performed every song off Speak Now (Taylor's Version) . 

This Love X Call It What You Want – Singapore – March 4

Marking the halfway point for her shows in Singapore, Swift closed out night three with a mashup of 1989's "This Love" and Reputation's "Call It What You Want." 

Death By A Thousand Cuts X Babe – Singapore – March 7

The second weekend of Taylor Swift's shows in Singapore opened with a mashup of Lover's "Death By A Thousand Cuts" and Red's "Babe." 

Fifteen X You're On Your Own Kid – Singapore – March 7

Closing out night four, Swift paired Fearless' "Fifteen" with one of her favorite tracks to play "You're On Your Own Kid" from Midnights . 

Sparks Fly X Gold Rush – Singapore – March 8

Making things shiny, Swift paired Speak Now's "Sparks Fly" with evermore's "Gold Rush" for night five. 

False God X "Slut!" – Singapore – March 8

"False God" from Lover and "Slut!" from 1989's vault made up the pairing for mashup number two on night five. 

Tim McGraw X Cowboy Like Me – Singapore – March 9

Pairing two songs that were performed during the first two stops ever of the Eras Tour, Swift mashed " Tim McGraw " from her debut album with "Cowboy Like Me" from evermore. 

Mirrorball X Epiphany – Singapore – March 9

Closing out her shows in Singapore, Taylor Swift put two songs from folklore together, "Mirrorball" and "Epiphany." 

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What surprise songs has Taylor Swift performed during the Eras Tour? Here's the full list

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Global pop sensation Taylor Swift will bring her highly anticipated Eras Tour to Cincinnati on June 30, and July 1.

The Eras Tour is Swift's first major tour in five years, as she will perform a 44-song setlist featuring chart-topping hits from all 10 of her full-length studio albums. While the setlist is mostly the same from show to show, the "Midnights" singer has been known to treat her fans with two surprise acoustic songs each night.

During her tour debut in Glendale, Arizona, Swift shocked the crowd with a surprise performance of "mirrorball" from her 2020 album "folklore" and "Tim McGraw" from her 2006 self-titled debut album. Since then, she has performed 69 surprise songs across 35 sold-out dates.

Here's a look at all the surprise songs Swift has performed during the Eras Tour as of Monday, June 20. Make sure to drop us a comment below, and let us know what surprise songs you think Swift will perform in Cincinnati.

All the surprise songs Taylor Swift has sung on the Eras Tour (so far)

  • "Mirrorball" and "Tim McGraw" (March 17 in Glendale, Arizona).
  • "State of Grace" and "This Is Me Trying" (March 18 in Glendale, Arizona).
  • "Our Song" and "Snow On The Beach" (March 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada).
  • "Cowboy Like Me" with Marcus Mumford and "White Horse" (March 25 in Las Vegas, Nevada).
  • "Sad Beautiful Tragic" and "Ours" (March 31 in Arlington, Texas).
  • "Death by a Thousand Cuts" and "Clean" (April 1 in Arlington, Texas).
  • "Jump Then Fall" and "The Lucky One" (April 2 in Arlington, Texas).
  • "Speak Now" and "Treacherous" (April 13 in Tampa, Florida).
  • "The Great War" with Aaron Dessner and "You're on Your Own, Kid" (April 14 in Tampa, Florida).
  • "Mad Woman" with Aaron Dessner and "Mean" (April 15 in Tampa, Florida).
  • "Wonderland" and "You're Not Sorry" (April 21 in Houston, Texas).
  • "A Place in This World" and "Today Was a Fairytale" (April 22 in Houston, Texas).
  • "Begin Again" and "Cold as You" (April 23 in Houston, Texas).
  • "The Other Side of the Door" and "Coney Island" (April 28 in Atlanta, Georgia).
  • "High Infidelity" and "Gorgeous" (April 29 in Atlanta, Georgia).
  • "I Bet You Think About Me" and "How You Get the Girl" (April 30 in Atlanta, Georgia).
  • "Sparks Fly" and "Teardrops On My Guitar" (May 5 in Nashville, Tennessee).
  • "Out of the Woods" and "Fifteen" (May 6 in Nashville, Tennessee).
  • "Would've, Could've, Should've" with Aaron Dessner and "Mine" (May 7 in Nashville, Tennessee).
  • "Gold Rush" and "Come Back…Be Here" (May 12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).
  • "Forever & Always" and "This Love" (May 13 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).
  • "Hey Stephen" and "The Best Day" (May 14 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).
  • "Should've Said No" and "Better Man" (May 19 in Foxborough, Massachusetts).
  • "Question…?" and "Invisible" (May 20 in Foxborough, Massachusetts).
  • "I Think He Knows" and "Red" (May 21 in Foxborough, Massachusetts).
  • "Getaway Car" with Jack Antonoff and "Maroon" (May 26 in East Rutherford, New Jersey).
  • "Holy Ground" and "False God" (May 27 in East Rutherford, New Jersey).
  • "Welcome to New York" and "Clean" (May 28 in East Rutherford, New Jersey).
  • "I Wish You Would" and "The Lakes" (June 2 in Chicago, Illinois).
  • "You All Over Me" with Maren Morris and "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" (June 3 in Chicago, Illinois).
  • "Hits Different" and "The Moment I Knew" (June 4 in Chicago, Illinois).
  • "Haunted" and "I Almost Do" (June 9 in Detroit, Michigan).
  • " All You Had to Do Was Stay" and "Breathe" (June 10 in Detroit, Michigan).
  • “Mr. Perfectly Fine” and “The Last Time” (June 16 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania).
  • “Seven” with Aaron Dessner and “The Story of Us” (June 17 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania).
  • “Paper Rings” and “If This Was a Movie” (June 23 in Minneapolis, Minnesota).
  • “Dear John” and “Daylight” (June 24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota).
  • “I’m Only Me When I’m With You” and “Evermore” (June 30 in Cincinnati).
  • “Ivy” with Aaron Dessner, “I Miss You, I’m Sorry” with Gracie Abrams and “Call It What You Want” (July 1 in Cincinnati).

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Surprise Songs: The List So Far

Fans will remember this tour all too well for years to come

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Every day is a fairytale on the Eras Tour .

Taylor Swift has embarked on her first tour since 2018 , the singer has added to fans' excitement by performing two surprise acoustic songs from her 10 studio albums at some point during each three-hour show.

"The plan, the goal, would be to play different songs every single night and never repeat one," the singer and songwriter revealed to the audience at her first show of the tour.

Ticket-holders remained on the edge of their seats knowing no surprise song will be performed twice — unless Swift messes the song up during her performance — as she said while singing "Death by a Thousand Cuts" at an April 1 show — or if it's off Midnights . (So far, she's repeated "Red," "Holy Ground," "Clean," "Our Song," "Snow on the Beach," "Out of the Woods," Fifteen," "Sparks Fly," "Gold Rush" and "False God" twice while "Death by a Thousand Cuts" and "Maroon" have been played three times. "You're on Your Own, Kid" has been played four.)

In Melbourne, Australia in February 2024, Swift abolished her own no repeats rule — and has since begun playing medleys.

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Here is a complete list of all the songs Swift has surprised the audience with during her shows so far:

“Mirrorball” and “Tim McGraw” — Played March 17 in Glendale, Arizona

“State of Grace” and “This Is Me Trying” — Played March 18 in Glendale, Arizona

“Our Song” and “Snow on the Beach”  — Played March 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada 

“Cowboy Like Me” with Marcus Mumford and “White Horse” — Played March 25 in Las Vegas, Nevada 

“Sad Beautiful Tragic” and “Ours” — Played March 31 in Arlington, Texas 

“Death by a Thousand Cuts” and “Clean” — Played April 1 in Arlington, Texas

“Jump Then Fall” and “The Lucky One” — April 2 in Arlington, Texas

“Speak Now” and “Treacherous” — Played April 13 in Tampa, Florida

“The Great War” with Aaron Dessner and “You’re on Your Own, Kid” — Played April 14 in Tampa, Florida

“Mad Woman” with Aaron Dessner and “Mean” — Played April 15 in Tampa, Florida

“Wonderland” and “You’re Not Sorry” — Played April 21 in Houston, Texas

“A Place in This World” and “Today Was a Fairytale” — Played April 22 in Houston, Texas

“Begin Again” and “Cold as You” — Played April 23 in Houston, Texas

“The Other Side of the Door” and “Coney Island” — Played April 28 in Atlanta, Georgia

“High Infidelity” and “Gorgeous” — Played April 29 in Atlanta, Georgia

“I Bet You Think About Me” and “How You Get the Girl” — Played April 30 in Atlanta, Georgia

“Sparks Fly” and “Teardrops on My Guitar” — Played May 5 in Nashville, Tennessee

“Out of the Woods” and “Fifteen” — Played May 6 in Nashville, Tennessee

“Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve” with Aaron Dessner and “Mine” — Played May 7 in Nashville, Tennessee

“Gold Rush” and “Come Back…Be Here” — Played May 12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“Forever & Always” and “This Love” — Played May 13 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“Hey Stephen” and “The Best Day” — Played May 14 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

"Should’ve Said No” and “Better Man” — Played May 19 in Foxborough, Massachusetts

“Question…?” and “Invisible” — Played May 20 in Foxborough, Massachusetts

“I Think He Knows” and “Red” — Played May 21 in Foxborough, Massachusetts

“Getaway Car” with Jack Antonoff and “Maroon” — Played May 26 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

“Holy Ground” and “False God” — Played May 27 in East Rutherford, New Jersey 

“Welcome to New York” and “Clean” — Played May 28 in East Rutherford, New Jersey

“I Wish You Would” and “The Lakes” — Played June 2 in Chicago, Illinois

“You All Over Me” with Maren Morris and “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” — Played June 3 in Chicago, Illinois

“Hits Different” and “The Moment I Knew” — Played June 4 in Chicago, Illinois

"Haunted' and "I Almost Do" — Played June 9 in Detroit, Michigan

"All You Had to Do Was Stay"” and "Breathe"  —   Played June 10 in Detroit, Michigan

"Mr. Perfectly Fine" and "The Last Time"  —   Played June 16 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

"Seven" and "The Story of Us"  —   Played June 17 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

"Paper Rings" and "If This Was a Movie"  —   Played June 23 in Minneapolis, Minnesota

"Dear John" and "Daylight"  —   Played June 24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota

"I'm Only Me When I'm with You" and "Evermore"  —   Played June 30 in Cincinnati, Ohio

"Ivy" and "Call It What You Want"  —   Played July 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio

"Never Grow Up" and "When Emma Falls in Love"  —   Played July 7 in Kansas City, Missouri

"Last Kiss" and "Dorothea"  —   Played July 8 in Kansas City, Missouri

"Picture to Burn" and "Timeless"  —   Played July 14 in Denver, Colorado

"Starlight" and "Back to December"  —   Played July 15 in Denver, Colorado

"This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" and "Everything Has Changed"  —   Played July 16 in Seattle, Washington

"Message in a Bottle" and "Tied Together with a Smile"  —   Played July 16 in Seattle, Washington

"Right Where You Left Me" and "Castles Crumbling"  —   Played July 28 in Santa Clara, California

"Stay Stay Stay" and "All of the Girls You Loved Before"  —   Played July 29 in Santa Clara, California

"I Can See You" and "Maroon"  —   Played Aug. 3 in Los Angeles, California

"Our Song" and "You Are in Love"  —   Played Aug. 4 in Los Angeles, California

"Death by a Thousand Cuts" and "You're on Your Own Kid"  —   Played Aug. 5 in Los Angeles, California

"Dress" and "Exile"  —   Played Aug. 7 in Los Angeles, California

"I Know Places" and "King of My Heart"  —   Played Aug. 8 in Los Angeles, California

"New Romantics" and "New Year's Day"  —   Played Aug. 9 in Los Angeles, California

"I Forgot That You Existed" and "Sweet Nothing"  —   Played Aug. 24 in Mexico City, Mexico

"Tell Me Why" and "Snow on the Beach"  —   Played Aug. 25 in Mexico City, Mexico

"Tell Me Why" and "Snow on the Beach"  —   Played Aug. 26 in Mexico City, Mexico

"Afterglow" and "Snow on the Beach"  —   Played Aug. 27 in Mexico City, Mexico

"The Very First Night" and "Labyrinth"  —   Played Nov. 9 in Buenos Aires, Argentina

"Is It Over Now?" "Out of the Woods" and "End Game"  —   Played Nov. 11 in Buenos Aires, Argentina

"Better Than Revenge" and "Slut!"  —   Played Nov. 12 in Buenos Aires, Argentina

"Stay Beautiful" and "Suburban Legends"  —   Played Nov. 17 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

"Dancing with Our Hands Tied" and "Bigger Than the Whole Sky"  —   Played Nov. 19 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

"ME!" and "So It Goes"  —   Played Nov. 20 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

"Now That We Don't Talk" and "Innocent"  —   Played Nov. 24 in São Paulo, Brazil

"Safe and Sound" and "Untouchable"  —   Played Nov. 25 in São Paulo, Brazil

"Say Don't Go" and "It's Time to Go"  —   Played Nov. 26 in São Paulo, Brazil

"Dear Reader" and "Holy Ground"  —   Played Feb. 7 in Tokyo, Japan

"Eyes Open" and "Electric Touch"  —   Played Feb. 8 in Tokyo, Japan

"Superman" and "The Outside"  —   Played Feb. 9 in Tokyo, Japan

"Come in with the Rain" and "You're on Your Own, Kid"  —   Played Feb. 10 in Tokyo, Japan

"Red" and "You're Losing Me"  —   Played Feb. 16 in Melbourne, Australia

"Getaway Car/August/The Other Side of the Door" medley and "This Is Me Trying"  —   Played Feb. 17 in Melbourne, Australia

"Come Back... Be Here/Daylight" medley and "Teardrops on My Guitar"  —   Played Feb. 18 in Melbourne, Australia

"How You Get the Girl" and "White Horse/Coney Island" medley  —   Played Feb. 23 in Sydney, Australia

"Should've Said No/You're Not Sorry" medley and "New Year's Day/Peace" medley  —   Played Feb. 24 in Sydney, Australia

"Is It Over Now?/I Wish You Would" medley and "Haunted/Exile" medley  —   Played Feb. 25 in Sydney, Australia

"Would've Could've Should've/Ivy" medley and "Forever & Always/Maroon" medley  — Played Feb. 26 in Sydney, Australia

"Mine/Starlight" medley and "I Don't Wanna Live Forever/Dress" medley  — Played March 2 in Singapore

"Long Story Short/The Story of Us" medley and "Clean/Evermore" medley  — Played March 3 in Singapore

"Foolish One/Tell Me Why" medley and "This Love/Call It What You Want" medley  — Played March 4 in Singapore

"Death by a Thousand Cuts/Babe" medley and "Fifteen/You're on Your Own, Kid" medley  — Played March 7 in Singapore

"Sparks Fly/Gold Rush" medley and "False God/Slut!" medley  — Played March 8 in Singapore

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What Are the Odds Taylor Swift Plays Your Surprise Song?

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Any self-respecting Swiftie knows the more obscure your favorite Taylor song is the better. You need a deep cut like “False God,” “I’m Only Me When I’m With You,” or “Babe (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)” to truly impress — something that proves to your fellow friendship-bracelet-wielding fanatics that you’ve spent the requisite amount of time and emotional energy with the whole catalogue. Of course, Swift knows this too, which is why she dedicates a portion of her record-breaking Eras Tour to playing two surprise acoustic versions of typically lesser-known tracks.

Swift has a lot of songs to choose from for these weekly moments — and with 19 shows left on the American leg of her tour, only 38 more chances to do so before she heads overseas. So how good are the odds of her playing your non-main-set-list dream song? I crunched the numbers to find out.

There are ten Taylor Swift albums. If you count every song on the longest version of each (“Bonus,” “3 a.m.,” “Taylor’s Version,” et al.) and add in every B-side, collaboration, and stray Christmas-themed track, you end up with 204 in total. Of those, 43 are already on the main Eras set list each night, which takes us down to 161 options. We can then eliminate the songs she’s already chosen as surprises so far this tour, as well as “invisible string,” which she removed after breaking up with its muse, former boyfriend/block of unfrosted vanilla cake Joe Alwyn.

That leaves Swift with 98 songs. Since they aren’t all equally likely to be played — surely she’ll use a spot on a widely beloved track like “Picture to Burn” and not, I don’t know, “Crazier” from the Hannah Montana soundtrack — we need an objective, data-driven metric that takes into account each remaining song’s commercial success, fan popularity, history on previous tour set lists, and suitability for a stripped-down acoustic cover.

An Objective Data-Driven Metric That Takes Into Account Each Remaining Song’s Commercial Success, Fan Popularity, History on Previous Tour Set Lists, and Suitability for a Stripped-Down Acoustic Cover:

Billboard Hot 100 Chart data : The first listing on my model is a chart score , which factors in both peak position and total weeks on the Hot 100. One-hundred and ninety (!) Taylor Swift songs have spent at least one week on the Hot 100, and as of today, 69 of them remain in the running for the surprise set list. This is a good baseline for commercial success, although it typically focuses on success at the time of release. We also want to be able to measure a song’s performance five, ten, or 15 years later, so I also included …

Spotify Streams and YouTube Views data:  The nice thing about both of these is that you can see cumulative and current data (streams from last week on Spotify, views from yesterday on YouTube). Cumulative data alone will overrate older songs, while current data will tell you that “Karma” is a bigger hit than “You Belong With Me”; when combined they should give us a fuller picture of a song’s commercial success .

Ranking of All Taylor Swift Songs: In her 2019 Tiny Desk, Taylor admitted that she loves it when people rank all her songs, and that she’d paid particularly close attention to the ascent of “All Too Well.” While I don’t weigh rankings very heavily compared with the other data above, I think it’s helpful for my metric to know that most fans and critics agree that “Ivy” is a better track than “Come in With the Rain.”

Reputation Tour B-Stage?:  Throughout 2018’s reputation tour, Taylor cycled through 46 different acoustic songs on the “smaller” B-stage, either because they were her personal favorites, she knew fans loved them, or maybe because they were easy for her to play acoustically. In any case, her reasons for choosing them probably still apply five years later . Since then there have been six new Taylor Swift albums, so I am giving rep- tour B-stage songs a small bonus to their overall score.

Intangibles/Unquantifiables:

The Ed Factor:  Swift has been a generous collaborator (or, if you want to be cynical about it, a ruthlessly savvy marketer) her whole career, working with country icons Tim McGraw and the Chicks; indie sad boys Bon Iver and the National; and rap stars Kendrick Lamar and Future. But for Swift, there’s one duet partner who is first among equals: Ed Sheeran. She helped anoint Ed as a pop star in 2013 when Swift invited him to collaborate on “Everything Has Changed,” a rather forgettable late entry on Red , and to open for that album’s tour. Since then, Ed has contributed vocals to reputation ’s “End Game” and “Run.” Taylor loves to bring out collaborators in live shows to sing duets, so all collaborations are fair game on my list — except that Ed will be headlining his own show in Toronto this weekend, which makes his appearance at Swift’s Pittsburgh show (or any other show, as his tour extends through August) highly improbable. I actually do formally quantify this one: My metric penalizes the three Ed songs accordingly.

Local Color:  Whenever possible, Taylor likes to play songs that reference the city she’s in, or feature beloved local artists. For example, in her three nights at Metlife Stadium in May, she played “Maroon,” (“And I chose you / the one I was dancing with / in New York”) “Holy Ground,” (“Back to a first-glance feeling on New York time”) “False God,” (“Staring out the window like I’m not your favorite town / I’m New York City”), and of course, “Welcome to New York.” She also brought out her producer, co-writer, and “ friend for life ” Jack Antonoff for “Getaway Car,” considered by many experts to be one of the most stirring depictions of West Side Highway standstill traffic. Sadly, this is not super helpful because she does not mention Pittsburgh or most upcoming cities in any of her songs . As for collaborators, I couldn’t find anyone from Pittsburgh, but looking ahead, the National are all originally from the Cincinnati area (although she’s already played “coney island”), OneRepublic frontman and co-writer of “I Know Places” Ryan Tedder grew up an hour outside of Denver, and pretty much every pop star she’s ever worked with probably has a house in L.A. None of these affects today’s model, but feel free to make adjustments to your home city’s show as you see fit.

Numerology/Patterns:  Yes, we all know Swift loves to plant Easter eggs in her work for fans to frantically decipher. She’s also obsessed with numerology, has four songs with numeric titles (“the 1,” “seven,” “Fifteen,” and “22”), and considers 13 her lucky number. So there must be some code or pattern that she’s left us with the sequence of surprise songs so far, and … look, I’ve spent more time staring at the colored dots on this USA Today graphic than I care to admit. She’s only played songs from Lover on odd-numbered days. She plays the two songs in alphabetical order about two-thirds of the time. If you add 13 to the number of vowels in the first verse of each song she’s played … no, I’m sorry, I have nothing. Let me know in the comments if you’ve cracked any codes I’ve missed.

The Results:

98. “The Outside” (0.705 percent chance) : This cut off her 2006 self-titled debut album implausibly depicts teenaged Taylor as a pariah who is never invited to the cool sleepover birthday parties. It has earned the ignominious honor of being my model’s least-favorite pick for her surprise set list. This seems like a good call to me, as she has not played this song live since her October 18, 2008 show at Chattanooga’s McKenzie Arena.

97. “Highway Don’t Care” (0.74 percent)

96. “I’d Lie” (0.8 percent)

95. “I Heart?” (0.81 percent)

94. “We Were Happy” (0.82 percent)

93. “Beautiful Eyes” (0.82 percent)

92. “Stay Beautiful” (0.87 percent)

91. “Don’t You” (0.895 percent)

90. “Beautiful Ghosts” (0.905 percent)

89. “Run” (0.955 percent)

88. “A Perfectly Good Heart” (0.965 percent)

87. “Mary’s Song” (Oh My Oh My) (0.97 percent)

86. “That’s When” (0.99 percent)

85. “Girl At Home” (0.995 percent)

84. “Bye Bye Baby” (1.04 percent)

83. “Dancing With Our Hands Tied” (1.105 percent)

82. “I Wish You Would” (1.205 percent)

81. “Tell Me Why” (1.28 percent)

80. “Christmases When You Were Mine” (1.285 percent)

79. “King of My Heart” (1.335 percent)

78. “The Lakes” (1.44 percent)

77. “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” (1.46 percent)

76. “Tied Together With a Smile” (1.51 percent)

75. “About Me” (1.545 percent)

74. “It’s Time to Go” (1.56 percent)

73. “Everything Has Changed” (1.635 percent)

72. “Dress” (1.64 percent)

71. “I Did Something Bad” (1.655 percent)

70. “End Game” (1.665 percent)

69. New Year’s Day (1.695 percent): As part of her 2016-17 Kardashian-induced exile from public society, Swift did almost no press for reputation . Two of the rare exceptions were a performance on Fallon , and a stunt for Good Morning America where she invited 100 fans to hear her play a song in the living room of her Rhode Island summer home. She played this tear-jerking love song both times, with no band backing up her solo piano and vocals. The model isn’t impressed with its online performance, but I’d be truly shocked if she makes it through the rest of the tour without playing this one.

68. “So It Goes …” (1.895 percent)

67. “Closure” (1.955 percent)

66. “I Know Places” (1.985 percent)

65. “You Are in Love” (2.045 percent)

64. “Forever Winter” (2.1 percent)

63. “Superman” (2.19 percent)

62. “Carolina” (2.215 percent)

61. “Sweeter Than Fiction” (2.255 percent)

60. “Better Than Revenge” (2.26 percent): I don’t care what my model says, in the year 2023, Taylor Swift will not sing this iconic slut-shaming anthem about a girl who’s “better known for the things that she does on the mattress.” That’s a bit of a bummer but luckily she has many other great songs to choose from.

59. “Right Where You Left Me” (2.285 percent)

58. “It’s Nice to Have a Friend” (2.29 percent)

57. “Starlight” (2.35 percent)

56. “Last Kiss” (2.35 percent)

55. “Superstar” (2.375 percent)

54. “Innocent” (2.41 percent)

53. “I’m Only Me When I’m With You “(2.41 percent)

52. “Only the Young” (2.45 percent)

51. “Stay Stay Stay” (2.465 percent)

50. “Christmas Tree Farm” (2.465 percent)

49. “Come in With the Rain” (2.485 percent)

48. “Crazier” (2.54 percent)

47. “The Moment I Knew” (2.615 percent)

46. “Hoax” (2.62 percent)

45. “You All Over Me” (2.65 percent)

44. “Epiphany” (2.775 percent)

43. “If This Was a Movie” (2.805 percent)

42. “The Very First Night” (2.825 percent)

41. “Never Grow Up” (2.825 percent)

40. “The Last Time” (2.83 percent)

39. “Soon You’ll Get Better” (2.83 percent)

38. “Dear John” (2.86 percent)

37. “Dear Reader” (2.9 percent)

36. “Peace” (2.91 percent)

35. “Untouchable” (2.95 percent)

34. “Long Live” (2.96 percent) One of the few songs that Swift has admitted is explicitly autobiographical, writing on her website that it’s “about my band, and my producer, and all the people who have helped us build this brick by brick, [and] the fans, the people who I feel are all in this together [with me].” But the vague lyrics and dramatic, effusive nostalgia allow every high-school senior to relate, whether they have toured as an international pop star or not. My hunch is she’ll save this one for the last night of the North American leg of the tour and play it with a heart-wrenching montage of backstage pictures of her and her band and crew on the big screen.

33. “Eyes Open” (2.99 percent)

32. “Ivy” (3.005 percent)

31. “Glitch” (3.01 percent)

30. “Dorothea” (3.045 percent)

29. “Happiness” (3.065 percent)

28. “Long Story Short” (3.075 percent)

27. “All of the Girls You Loved Before” (3.21 percent)

26. “Babe” (3.235 percent)

25. “Safe And Sound” (3.26 percent)

24. “Daylight” (3.305 percent)

23. “Evermore” (3.36 percent)

22. “Ronan” (3.38 percent)

21. “Message in a Bottle” (3.485 percent): It’s nuts to me that after their outrageous run with “22,” “We Are Never Getting Back Together,” and “I Knew You Were Trouble,” Taylor and Max Martin wrote a fourth song for Red and then sat on it for a decade. It’s as if George Lucas secretly made a fourth Star Wars movie in 1983, put it aside to work on the prequels, and then casually slid it onto the extras section of a DVD set next to some bloopers and director’s commentary. And then the secret fourth movie was just as good as the first three if not better. Personally, I feel cheated that I never got to hear “Message in a Bottle” at all my middle-school dances.

20. “Bigger Than the Whole Sky” (3.49 percent): Marc Maron listened to this song on a hike, and was so moved (and/or dehydrated) that he passed out and smashed up his face. I don’t know if Taylor listens to Maron, or if the knowledge that this song has this effect would make her more or less likely to play it in front of 70,000 fans, but it’s a good song!

19. “No Body, No Crime” (3.57 percent) She brought out Phoebe Bridgers for “Nothing New” during the Red era of the main set list for all the shows that Bridgers opened. I imagine she’ll do something similar with this song when Haim joins as an opening act.

18. “Afterglow” (3.575 percent)

17. “Paris” (3.58 percent)

16. “Labyrinth” (3.59 percent)

15. “London Boy” (3.7 percent): Can you imagine if she played this in Pittsburgh or some other American city? It would practically be a Third Amendment violation. This one is for Wembley or nowhere.

14. “Sweet Nothing” (3.775 percent): A lovely ballad about being sleepy and in love, featuring only piano and vocals, this song seems like it would fit perfectly in the acoustic section of the set list. Then again, it might not, both because the three-hour mark of a frenzied stadium show is probably not the best time to regale all the parents in the audience about the pleasures of having a lazy night in, and because the piano part is sneakily difficult.

13. “Change” (4.015 percent)

12. “New Romantics” (4.07 percent)

11. “Paper Rings” (4.105 percent)

10. “The Way I Loved You” (4.14 percent): The model is enamored with the streaming success that the re-recorded version of this song enjoyed, but I’m not so sure, if only because I think Taylor might not want to give Avril Lavigne’s copyright team any more opportunities to belatedly realize that this song has an uncanny similarity to “Complicated.”

9. “I Forgot That You Existed” (4.16 percent): A song about not caring, which was always going to be a bit of a reach for an artist who cares so intensely. But it’s a fun time, and has a sparse production style that would translate very well to acoustic guitar.

8. Mr. Perfectly Fine (4.25 percent):  Two years ago, we were introduced to the re-recorded Fearless with the release of this breezy “From the Vault” track. You can see why it didn’t make the final cut of the original album, but it delivers a good dose of nostalgia for her early-empire snark. For fans devastated to have missed her “Forever and Always” performance in Philly, this might be the next best thing.

7: “Cornelia Street” (4.31 percent): This would be incredible. Taylor got famous writing cheerful songs about being heartbroken and rejected. This is the opposite, a devastatingly sad song about being in a perfect relationship with the love of your life and feeling miserable, because you know the hypothetical future breakup would be so crushing. Now that the breakup has transpired, it takes on a whole new meaning. She literally can’t walk Cornelia Street again !

6: “Picture to Burn” (4.25 percent) : One of the biggest early hits to be left off the reputation tour B-Stage set list, which is a shame because this song is hilarious. Perhaps she’s still avoiding it as penance for the hastily scrubbed original line about telling her friends that the asshole ex is gay. But come on. It’s been 15 years. She put “You Need to Calm Down” out as a single for Lover ! She wrote an entire lesbian love triangle into folklore ! She maybe even slept with Dianna Agron! She’s done enough to atone for this. Burn that picture!

5: “Call It What You Want” (4.52 percent): A lo-fi love song seemingly tailor-made (and Taylor-made, lol) for an acoustic cover on a stadium tour, except that once again, it’s probably too tainted by Joe. She put some particularly nauseating home footage of her playing it for him (and even telling him she loved him in between the chorus and the verse, Rodrigo style) in the 2020 Netflix documentary/propaganda vehicle Miss Americana . It seems like she’s missed her moment for this, but if she had something similar to play for Matty Healy at one of the Nashville shows he attended, I think she might have broken the internet.

4: “Exile “(4.92 percent) : Last year, Swift showed up onstage at a Bon Iver concert in London midway through this song, and the band had to stop playing for a full minute because the crowd was screaming so much. Personally, her returning the favor and bringing out Justin Vernon at her own show is a dream scenario — I love this song with my whole heart.

3: “ME!” (5.09 percent) : Okay this song sucks. But. It would be SO FUNNY on piano. “Hooooo hoo hooooooo,” she would sing soulfully, in between angsty minor chords. Though a Brendan Urie cameo would probably be cool. (I know there are people out there who care more about Panic! at the Disco than Bon Iver. These people are crazy. But Panic! is good too.)

2: “The Story of Us” ( 5.25 percent): This would be incredible. The song is another masterful meta-commentary on the nature of storytelling, but it’s also about the awkwardness of being alone at a party (another theme she’s kind of obsessed with). A bit up-tempo for this setting, but she did it acoustically on the reputation tour and people loved it.

1: “Back to December” (5.68 percent) : She left this one off the reputation tour and I simply don’t understand why. It’s got everything. Massive streaming/charting success. Widespread critical acclaim. Slow, ballad-y verses that build to an epic one-note melody chorus. Blaming herself for the way a relationship ended (revolutionary for her in 2010)! I guess the one drawback is the one-instrument version would mean no cellos, and the cellos are (in this amateur cellist’s unbiased opinion) what elevates this song from good to incredible.

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What surprise songs are left for Taylor Swift Eras Tour LA tour dates?

A ug. 3—For Southern California Swifties, the biggest event of the year is about to take place. The Eras Tour has officially made its way to Los Angeles.

Sofi Stadium will bring in hundreds of thousands of fans to Inglewood throughout the next week. Since the start of Swift's tour on March 17 in Glendale Arizona, her set list has stayed consistent, with only a few song swaps here and there. However, one thing that fans can count on is that each night of the Eras Tour, Swift selects two songs from her catalog to perform acoustically, one on the guitar and one on the piano. With her six Los Angeles concerts come 12 new surprise songs.

It's an intimate moment between Swift and her fans, with rare guest appearances, where she strips down a song to just the lyrics and the chords.

So far Swift has performed 93 different surprise songs throughout her U.S. dates. After promising fans that if she messes up a song and has to restart it, it's fair game for her to perform as a surprise song at another venue, she performed "Clean" from 1989 for a second time.

Also see: Taylor Swift's 6 SoFi Stadium Shows: What you need to know before you go

Fans have taken it upon themselves to track each of the surprise songs as they go either through making a series out of it on TikTok, creating a website or taking to social media to place bets on which songs they thing she'll perform that evening and what their punishment will be if she does.

Here's the breakdown of surprise song possibilities left for the LA shows from each of Swift's 10 albums:

From her debut album:

* The Outside

* Stay Beautiful

* Mary's Song (Oh My My My)

* A Perfectly Good Heart

From Fearless (Taylor's Version)

* Tell Me Why

* The Way I Loved You

* Untouchable

* Come in with the Rain

* Superstar

* We Were Happy

* That's When

* Don't You

* Bye Bye Baby

From Speak Now (Taylor's Version)

* Better Than Revenge

* Electric Touch

* I Can See You

* Foolish One

From Red (Taylor's Version)

* Girl at Home

* Forever Winter

* The Very First Night

* I Know Places

* You Are in Love

* New Romantics

From Reputation

* I Did Something Bad

* So it Goes...

* King of My Heart

* Dancing with Our Hands Tied

* New Year's Day

* I Forgot That You Existed

* Cornelia Street

* London Boy

* Soon You'll Get Better

* Afterglow

* It's Nice to Have a Friend

From Folklore

From Evermore

* Happiness

* Long Story Short

* It's Time to Go

From Midnights

* Labyrinth

* Sweet Nothing

* Bigger Than the Whole Sky

* Dear Reader

* You're Losing Me

Swift has also performed some songs that she wrote exclusively for movie soundtracks including "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" from "Fifty Shades Darker" and "Today Was a Fairytale" from "Valentine's Day."

Here are the movie soundtrack songs that remain:

* Crazier — Hannah Montana: The Movie

* Safe and Sound — The Hunger Games

* Eyes Open — The Hunger Games

* Sweeter Than Fiction — One Chance

* Beautiful Ghosts — Cats

* Macavity — Cats

* Only the Young — Miss Americana

* Carolina — Where the Crawdads Sing

Note: This list does not include songs from Swift's Christmas album or those that she flubbed during the original surprise song performance.

And for curious fans who want to know what surprise songs have already been played while not spoiling the official set list, her's a breakdown of when she played each surprise song and any special guests she had.

Already played songs:

1. mirrorball (Glendale, Arizona — March 17)

2. Tim McGraw (Glendale, Arizona — March 17)

3. State of Grace (Glendale, Arizona — March 18)

4. this is me trying (Glendale, Arizona — March 18)

5. Our Song (Las Vegas, Nevada — March 24)

6. Snow on the Beach (Las Vegas, Nevada — March 24)

7. cowboy like me with special guest Marcus Mumford (Las Vegas, Nevada — March 25)

8. White Horse (Las Vegas, Nevada — March 25)

9. Sad Beautiful Tragic (Arlington, Texas — March 31)

10. Ours (Arlington, Texas — March 31)

11. Death By a Thousand Cuts (Arlington, Texas — April 1)

12. Clean (Arlington, Texas — April 1 and East Rutherford, New Jersey — May 28)

13. Jump Then Fall (Arlington, Texas — April 2)

14. The Lucky One (Arlington, Texas — April 2

15. Speak Now (Tampa, Florida — April 13)

16. Treacherous (Tampa, Florida — April 13)

17. The Great War with special guest Aaron Dessner (Tampa, Florida — April 14)

18. You're On Your Own, Kid (Tampa, Florida — April 14)

19. mad woman with special guest Aaron Dessner (Tampa, Florida — April 15)

20. Mean (Tampa, Florida — April 15)

21. Wonderland (Houston, Texas — April 22)

22. You're Not Sorry (Houston, Texas — April 21)

23. A Place in This World (Houston, Texas — April 22)

24. Begin Again (Houston, Texas — April 23)

25. Cold As You (Houston, Texas — April 23)

26. The Other Side of the Door (Atlanta, Georgia — Apirl 28)

27. coney island (Atlanta, Georgia — Apirl 28)

28. High Infidelity (Atlanta, Georgia — Apirl 29)

29. Gorgeous (Atlanta, Georgia — Apirl 29)

30. I Bet You Think About Me (Atlanta, Georgia — Apirl 30)

31. How You Get the Girl (Atlanta, Georgia — Apirl 30)

32. Sparks Fly (Nashville, Tennessee — May 5)

33. Teardrops on My Guitar (Nashville, Tennessee — May 5)

34. Out of the Woods (Nashville, Tennessee — May 6)

35. Fifteen (Nashville, Tennessee — May 6)

36. Would've Could've Should've with special guest Aaron Dessner (Nashville, Tennessee — May 7)

37. Mine (Nashville, Tennessee — May 7)

38. gold rush (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — May 12)

39. Come Back...Be Here (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — May 12)

40. Forever & Always (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — May 13)

41. This Love (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — May 13)

42. Hey Stephen (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — May 14)

43. The Best Day (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — May 14)

44. Should've Said No (Foxborough, Massachusetts — May 19)

45. Better Man (Foxborough, Massachusetts — May 19)

46. Question...? (Foxborough, Massachusetts — May 20)

47. Invisible (Foxborough, Massachusetts — May 20)

48. I Think He Knows (Foxborough, Massachusetts — May 21)

49. Red (Foxborough, Massachusetts — May 21)

50. Getaway Car with surprise guest Jack Antonoff (East Rutherford, New Jersey — May 26)

51. Maroon (East Rutherford, New Jersey — May 26)

52. Holy Ground (East Rutherford, New Jersey — May 27)

53. False God (East Rutherford, New Jersey — May 27)

54. Welcome to New York (East Rutherford, New Jersey — May 28)

55. I Wish You Would (Chicago, Illinois — June 2)

56. the lakes (Chicago, Illinois — June 2)

57. You All Over Me with special guest Maren Morris (Chicago, Illinois — June 3)

58. I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Chicago, Illinois — June 3)

59. Hits Different (Chicago, Illinois — June 4)

60. The Moment I Knew (Chicago, Illinois — June 4)

61. Haunted (Detroit, Michigan — June 9)

62. I Almost Do (Detroit, Michigan — June 9)

63. All You Had to Do Was Stay (Detroit, Michigan — June 10)

64. Breathe (Detroit, Michigan — June 10)

65. Mr. Perfectly Fine (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — June 16)

66. The Last Time (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — June 16)

67. The Story of Us (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — June 17)

68. seven with special guest Aaron Dessner (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — June 17)

69. Paper Rings (Minneapolis, Minnesota — June 23)

70. If This was a Movie (Minneapolis, Minnesota — June 23)

71. Dear John (Minneapolis, Minnesota — June 24)

72. Daylight (Minneapolis, Minnesota — June 24)

73. I'm Only Me When I'm With You (Cincinnati, Ohio — June 30)

74. evermore (Cincinnati, Ohio — June 30)

75. Ivy with special guest Aaron Dessner (Cincinnati, Ohio — July 1)

76. I Miss You, I'm Sorry with special guest Gracie Abrams (Cincinnati, Ohio — July 1)

77. Call It What You Want (Cincinnati, Ohio — July 1)

78. Never Grow Up (Kansas City, Missouri — July 7)

79. When Emma Falls in Love (Kansas City, Missouri — July 7)

80. Last Kiss (Kansas City, Missouri — July 8)

81. dorothea (Kansas City, Missouri — July 8)

82. Picture to Burn (Denver, Colorado — July 14)

83. Timeless (Denver, Colorado — July 14)

84. Starlight (Denver, Colorado — July 15)

85. Back to December (Denver, Colorado — July 15)

86. This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things (Seattle, Washington — July 22)

87. Everything Has Changed (Seattle, Washington — July 22)

88. Message in a Bottle (Seattle, Washington — July 23)

89. Tied Together with a Smile (Seattle, Washington — July 23)

90. Right Where You Left Me with special guest Aaron Dessner (Santa Clara, California — July 28)

91. Castles Crumbling (Santa Clara, California — July 28)

92. Stay Stay Stay (Santa Clara, California — July 29)

93. All of the Girls You Loved Before (Santa Clara, California — July 29)

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Taylor Swift's remaining surprise songs: What you still might hear on the Eras Tour

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For Taylor Swift fans around the world, the best time of day is “ surprise song o’clock .”

That’s when, 30-some songs into her Eras Tour show, Swift shakes off her dancers and band members after the "1989" era to perform two acoustic songs. To the delight of her sold-out stadium crowds and countless social media livestream viewers, she plucks songs from her discography to play on the guitar, then on an upright piano before continuing with the rest of her set list .

So far, Swift has performed a mix of repeat and first-time surprise songs in Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium during her final U.S. shows this year: "I Can See You" and "Maroon" (Aug. 3), "Our Song" and "You Are In Love" (Aug. 4), "Death By A Thousand Cuts" and "You're On Your Own, Kid" (Aug. 5) and "Dress" and "Exile" (Aug. 7).

If you want to see whether your favorite Taylor Swift song still has a chance of being performed during the surprise set, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s the list of songs that haven’t been performed yet during The Eras Tour or are otherwise still eligible.

Note: The songs marked with an asterisk are tracks that Swift has sung but made a mistake during their performance, meaning they are eligible — by her own rules, which admittedly seem to change day-to-day — for a redo.

Eras Tour surprise songs: Here's what Taylor Swift performed on each night

‘Taylor Swift’ album

  • “The Outside”
  • “Stay Beautiful”
  • “Mary’s Song (Oh My My My)”
  • “A Perfectly Good Heart”

‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ album

  • “Tell Me Why”
  • “The Way I Loved You”
  • “Untouchable”
  • “Come in With the Rain”
  • “Superstar"
  • “We Were Happy”
  • “That’s When”
  • “Don’t You”
  • “Bye Bye Baby”

‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ album

  • “Speak Now”*
  • “Better Than Revenge”
  • “Last Kiss”*
  • “Electric Touch"
  • “When Emma Falls In Love”*
  • “Foolish One”

‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ album

  • “Girl at Home”
  • “Forever Winter”
  • “The Very First Night”

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‘1989’ album

  • “Out of the Woods”*
  • “I Know Places”
  • “New Romantics”

‘reputation’ album

  • “I Did Something Bad”
  • “So It Goes…”
  • “Gorgeous”*
  • “King of My Heart”
  • “Dancing With Our Hands Tied”
  • “New Year’s Day”

‘Lover’ album

  • “I Forgot That You Existed”
  • “Cornelia Street"
  • “Death By a Thousand Cuts”*
  • “London Boy”
  • “Soon You’ll Get Better”
  • “Afterglow”
  • “It’s Nice to Have a Friend”

‘folklore’ album

‘evermore’ album.

  • “gold rush”*
  • “happiness”
  • “long story short”
  • “it’s time to go”
  • “right where you left me”*

‘Midnights’ album

Swift has previously said that she can perform "Midnights" tracks "however many times I want," meaning she can repeat songs — like she did with "Maroon" on Aug. 3. But here are the tunes that she hasn't yet sung.

  • “Question…?”*
  • “Labyrinth”
  • “Sweet Nothing”
  • “Bigger Than the Whole Sky”
  • "High Infidelity"*
  • “Dear Reader”
  • “Hits Different”*
  • “You’re Losing Me”

Bonus songs (not included on an album)

Swift has occasionally pulled tracks, such as “I Don’t Want to Live Forever” and “All of the Girls You’ve Loved Before," that aren't on one of her albums. Here are her collaboration, EP and soundtrack songs that could potentially find themselves on an Eras Tour setlist.

  • “Eyes Open (Taylor’s Version)”
  • "Safe & Sound (Taylor's Version)"
  • "If This Was a Movie (Taylor's Version)"
  • “Christmas Tree Farm”
  • “Only the Young”
  • “Beautiful Ghosts”
  • “Sweeter Than Fiction”
  • “Beautiful Eyes”
  • “I Heart ?”
  • “Two Is Better Than One”
  • “Christmases When You Were Mine”
  • “Christmas Must Be Something More”
  • “Renegade” (with Big Red Machine)
  • “Gasoline” (with HAIM)
  • “The Alcott” (with The National)
  • “Highway Don’t Care” (with Tim McGraw and Keith Urban)
  • “Both Of Us” (with B.o.B)
  • “The Joker and the Queen” (with Ed Sheeran)
  • “Best Days of Your Life” (with Kellie Pickler)
  • “Half of My Heart” (with John Mayer)

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  • 🎹 the outside

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  • 🎸 come in with the rain

Fearless

  • 🎹 electric touch

Speak Now

  • 🎹 holy ground
  • 🎸 come back… be here
  • 🎸 eyes open

Red

  • 🎸 how you get the girl

1989

  • 🎸 getaway car

reputation

  • 🎸 death by a thousand cuts

lover

  • 🎹 this is me trying

folklore

No 2024 surprise tracks yet.

evermore

  • 🎹 you're on your own, kid
  • 🎸 dear reader
  • 🎹 you're losing me

midnights

  • 🎸 Tim McGraw / cowboy like me Latest
  • 🎹 mirrorball / epiphany Latest
  • 🎸 Sparks Fly / gold rush
  • 🎹 False God / "Slut!"
  • 🎸 Death by a Thousand Cuts
  • 🎹 Fifteen / You're on Your Own, Kid
  • 🎸 Foolish One / Tell Me Why
  • 🎹 This Love / Call It What You Want
  • 🎸 long story short / The Story of Us
  • 🎹 Clean / evermore
  • 🎸 Mine / Starlight
  • 🎹 I Don't Wanna Live Forever / Dress
  • 🎸 Would've, Could've, Should've / ivy
  • 🎹 Forever & Always / Maroon
  • 🎸 Is It Over Now? / I Wish You Would
  • 🎹 Haunted / exile
  • 🎸 Should've Said No / You're Not Sorry
  • 🎹 New Year's Day / peace
  • 🎹 White Horse / coney island
  • 🎸 Come Back… Be Here
  • 🎸 Getaway Car

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This website displays all albums Taylor's put out so far each divided into three categories: Surprise, Fixed, and Unplayed. The Surprise section showcases the songs she's already performed (even the ones she's already repeated), leaving you wondering for what might come next. The Fixed category features the must-hear songs that grace every concert, ensuring you don't miss out on any of the classics. Lastly, the Unplayed section builds up anticipation as it lists the songs Taylor has yet to unveil on this tour.

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Fans theorize that Taylor Swift is changing her Eras Tour setlist to include songs from her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”

Swift shared a black-and-white video collage of her practicing for the upcoming leg of her tour and added her new single, “Fortnight,” in the background to YouTube Shorts on Thursday.

The Grammy winner, 34, included several snippets of her wearing different athleisure outfits while holding a microphone, singing and dancing on different parts of the stage.

Taylor Swift practicing on stage

The “Cruel Summer” songstress even featured a snap of her playing her acoustic guitar and sitting at her signature mossy piano.

However, some eagle-eyed fans noticed a few differences in some of the clips from what she’s done in her past shows –– such as her background dancers wearing black top hats and canes.

Swift also appeared to be leaning on a silver pole that seemed to have a white “TTPD” sign hanging on the side of it. Fans additionally pointed out her white guitar and matching microphone.

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“A fortnight til Paris 🤍 Brought to you by YouTube Shorts #ForAFortnightChallenge,” she captioned the video on Thursday.

Swift will resume her tour in Paris in two weeks –– aka a fortnight –– on May 9.

Several fans flooded the comments pointing out the changes and wrote about how convinced they are she’ll be swapping some songs for “TTPD” hits.

The cover of "The Tortured Poets Department"

“Won’t be surprised if she actually does change the setlist a little bit,” one user wrote.

“she’s going to add TTPD songs to the setlist!!” another person commented.

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“SHE’S PROB GONNA ADD TTPD!!!!!” someone exclaimed.

“TTPD on the setlist😭I will pass out,” another person added.

Taylor Swift singing on stage

Swift has not released the setlist for her upcoming shows and she did not share the setlist before she kicked off the tour in Arizona in March 2023.

The “Shake it Off” songstress previously sang 44 songs on every show and swapped out two songs each concert that were acoustic “surprise songs” not included in the same setlist.

After Paris, Swift will hit several European countries, including Sweden, Spain and Portugal, before wrapping up in London in August.

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Taylor Swift shocker: New album, "The Tortured Poets Department," is actually a double album

By Alex Sundby , Brian Dakss

Updated on: April 19, 2024 / 10:28 PM EDT / CBS News

Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, " The Tortured Poets Department ," dropped at midnight EDT. But the pop superstar had a huge surprise on tap: It's actually a double album.

When Part One dropped, Swift wrote on Instagram , "All's fair in love and poetry... New album THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. Out now 🤍"

Then came the shocker, revealed in an Instagram post saying , "It's a 2am surprise: The Tortured Poets Department is a secret DOUBLE album. ✌️ I'd written so much tortured poetry in the past 2 years and wanted to share it all with you, so here's the second installment of TTPD: The Anthology. 15 extra songs. And now the story isn't mine anymore… it's all yours. 🤍."

What's Taylor Swift's new album about?

Swift described the album as "new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time — one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure."

She also said that time has been "closed and boarded up. There is nothing to avenge, no scores to settle once wounds have healed. And upon further reflection, a good number of them turned out to be self-inflicted."

"Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Denny Directo called the record some of her most vulnerable work.

"Fans were left with more questions than there were answers, so good luck trying to decipher who these songs are about, what they mean," Directo told CBS News. "… I feel like there's more heartbreak songs on this than there are love songs."

Hours ahead of the record's release, Swift said on social media that its first single was "Fortnight," featuring Post Malone, and its music video was released Friday night .

Swift praised the Grammy-nominated artist's musical experimentation and melodies "that just stick in your head forever."

"I got to witness that magic come to life firsthand when we worked together on Fortnight," Swift said in her post .

"Fortnight" isn't the only track on the album on which Swift worked with another artist. Florence and The Machine is also featured.

What's on "The Tortured Poets Department" tracklist?

Swift posted an initial tracklist to social media in February one day after she announced the album at  the Grammys , where she won for best pop vocal album. Here's the list of all 31 songs:

  • "Fortnight"
  • "The Tortured Poets Department"
  • "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys"
  • "So Long, London"
  • "But Daddy I Love Him"
  • "Fresh Out the Slammer"
  • "Florida!!!"
  • "Guilty as Sin?"
  • "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?"
  • "I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)"
  • "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart"
  • "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived"
  • "The Alchemy"
  • "Clara Bow"
  • "The Black Dog"
  • "imgonnagetyouback"
  • "The Albatross"
  • "Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus"
  • "How Did It End?"
  • "So High School"
  • "I Hate It Here"
  • "thanK you aIMee"
  • "I Look in People's Windows"
  • "The Prophecy"
  • "Cassandra"
  • "The Bolter"
  • "The Manuscript"

Taylor Swift performs during her Eras Tour at the National Stadium on March 2, 2024, in Singapore.

What are Taylor Swift's concert dates for The Eras Tour?

Swift resumes her wildly successful Eras Tour next month in Europe with shows scheduled for Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.K. until August. In the fall, the tour returns to North America with performances in Indianapolis, Miami, New Orleans, Toronto and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Here are the dates for upcoming shows:

  • May 9 Paris
  • May 10 Paris
  • May 11 Paris
  • May 12 Paris
  • May 17 Stockholm
  • May 18 Stockholm
  • May 19 Stockholm
  • May 24 Lisbon, Portugal
  • May 25 Lisbon, Portugal
  • May 29 Madrid
  • May 30 Madrid
  • June 2 Lyon, France
  • June 3 Lyon, France
  • June 7 Edinburgh, Scotland
  • June 8 Edinburgh, Scotland
  • June 9 Edinburgh, Scotland
  • June 13 Liverpool, England
  • June 14 Liverpool, England
  • June 15 Liverpool, England
  • June 18 Cardiff, Wales
  • June 21 London
  • June 22 London
  • June 23 London
  • June 28 Dublin
  • June 29 Dublin
  • June 30 Dublin
  • July 4 Amsterdam
  • July 5 Amsterdam
  • July 6 Amsterdam
  • July 9 Zurich
  • July 10 Zurich
  • July 13 Milan
  • July 14 Milan
  • July 17 Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • July 18 Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • July 19 Gelsenkirchen, Germany
  • July 23 Hamburg, Germany
  • July 24 Hamburg, Germany
  • July 27 Munich
  • July 28 Munich
  • Aug. 1 Warsaw, Poland
  • Aug. 2 Warsaw, Poland
  • Aug. 3 Warsaw, Poland
  • Aug. 8 Vienna
  • Aug. 9 Vienna
  • Aug. 10 Vienna
  • Aug. 15 London
  • Aug. 16 London
  • Aug. 17 London
  • Aug. 19 London
  • Aug. 20 London
  • Oct. 18 Miami
  • Oct. 19 Miami
  • Oct. 20 Miami
  • Oct. 25 New Orleans
  • Oct. 26 New Orleans
  • Oct. 27 New Orleans
  • Nov. 1 Indianapolis
  • Nov. 2 Indianapolis
  • Nov. 3 Indianapolis
  • Nov. 14 Toronto
  • Nov. 15 Toronto
  • Nov. 16 Toronto
  • Nov. 21 Toronto
  • Nov. 22 Toronto
  • Nov. 23 Toronto
  • Dec. 6 Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Dec. 7 Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Dec. 8 Vancouver, British Columbia
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At 31 songs, Taylor Swift's new album is way too long. Is the streaming era to blame?

  • Taylor Swift released "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology" on Friday.
  • The surprise double album contains 31 new songs. Even as a fan, it's too much to process.
  • Swift is famously prolific, but it's also a symptom of the streaming era's more-is-more mentality.

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Taylor Swift's album release days should be days of celebration. Instead, I woke up this morning with a vague sense of disquiet, somehow wishing I'd gotten fewer new songs from my most-streamed artist of all time.

At midnight on Friday, Swift unveiled her much-anticipated new album "The Tortured Poets Department" — a 16-track odyssey through her recent heartbreaks and wildest romantic whims , dense with personal revelations and intricate lyrics.

It's a lot to parse, more than any fan could hope for. But just as I was getting ready to sleep, Swift was only getting started.

At 2 a.m., she released an extended version of the album with 15 additional tracks, almost doubling its length.

Attentive fans had anticipated a late-night surprise of some kind, but hardly anyone had prepared for one of such magnitude. "In the past 3 hours she has released more songs than Lorde has in the past decade," one listener observed on X . That's not an exaggeration.

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I already felt it'd take multiple business days for me to process the meta implications of "Clara Bow," let alone two full hours of Swift's most verbose work to date. Instead of going to bed contented, I suddenly felt squirrely and overwhelmed. In a 31-song tracklist, none of them have the space to breathe.

Now, before you accuse me of aimless hating or call me ungrateful, allow me to enter my credentials into evidence: The first time I heard "Our Song," I was 12 years old and instantly hooked. According to Spotify, I've spent the equivalent of several days listening to " Folklore ." I went to The Eras Tour and cried.

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So yes, as a Swiftie, I know the party line. We're lucky that our favorite artist is so prolific, so generous with her musings, while others haven't released new albums in eight years. (Looking at you, Rihanna .)

It's true that Swift's work ethic is a thing to behold. It's a point of both pride and pain in her new album: "I cry a lot, but I am so productive / It's an art," she sings on "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" with self-deprecating swagger.

Indeed, "The Tortured Poets Department" is Swift's eighth album (including rerecords) in less than four years. Her constant whirlwind of activity is part of what's propelled her to supermassive stardom. It's all but guaranteed that there's always a theory online about her next release date, or another rabbit hole to fall down.

But in that sense, is there not a little too much to unpack? I can't be the only one who feels a little dizzy. In fact, I know I'm not. Another one of my Swiftie-certified friends shared with me that she's "ignoring the deluxe songs for now" because the standard edition of "Poets" is already enough to digest.

Surely, this can't be the ideal outcome for Swift's strategy: To overwhelm her loyal fans with such an opulent feast of music that some of us are full, rather than hungry for more.

Of course, Swift is far from the only artist who's released a bloated project, and these days, the streaming era is largely to blame . It's a simple concept: The more songs you have, the more streams you get. The more streams you get, the more money you make. Thus, albums have been getting longer and longer for years .

In this pragmatic pursuit of profit, artistry is bound to suffer. Potential hits get lost in the shuffle.

Worse still, the art of creating a cohesive tracklist becomes devalued. Why exercise discernment when it's better business to release the would-be scraps?

As a Swiftie, I find this to be especially obvious today of all days. The latter half of her double album contains some of the brightest gems, like "I Look in People's Windows" and "The Prophecy." But instead of getting their own moments to shine, they've been relegated to track slots 25 and 26 in a two-hour deluxe edition. They won't be included in CDs or vinyl copies. Casual fans may never even hear them, and those who do may be too zoned-out to appreciate them.

Swifties have demonstrated a knack for bringing delayed justice to bonus tracks, from "New Romantics" to "Right Where You Left Me" and " Would've, Could've, Should've ," which have all become fan favorites over time. But fans shouldn't need to root through albums like vinyl crates; that's what the DJ gets paid to do. Curation is an art form, too.

In Swift's case, she may be too big to fail commercially . But an artist is never too big to improve her craft.

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