19 Somethin'

by Mark Wills

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I saw Star Wars at least eight times, had the (C#m)Pac man pat tern (B)mem o rized

and (A)I’ve seen the stuff they put in side

(E)Stretch Arm strong.

Well, I was Rog er Stau bach in (B)my back yard, had a (C#m)shoe box full of base ball cards and a (A)cou ple of E vel K niev al scars

on my right (E)arm.

Well, I was a (B)kid when El vis (F#m7)died

and my (A)ma ma cried.

It was nine teen (B)sev en ty some thin’, in the world that I grew up in;

Fa rah Faw cett hair do days,

bell (G#m)bot toms and eight track tapes.

And look in’ back now, (B)I can see me.

Oh, man, did I look chees ey.

And I would n’t trade those days

for noth in’.

Oh, it was nine teen sev en ty (E)some thin’.

It was the dawn ing of a new de cade.

(C#m)We got our first (B)mi cro wave,

(A)Dad broke down and fin ’lly shaved them old side burns (E)off.

I took the stick ers off of my (B)Ru bik’s Cube, watched (C#m)M.

T.

V.

all (B)af ter noon and (A)my first love was Dais y Duke in them cut (E)off jeans.

A space shut tle fell out of the sky

and the whole world cried.

It was nine teen (B)eight y some thin’,

in the world that I grew up in;

skat in’ rinks and black Trans Am's,

big (G#m)hair and par a chute (B)pants.

And look in’ back now, (B)I can see me.

And oh, man, did I look chees ey.

I would n’t (C#m)trade those days

for noth in’.

Oh, it was nine teen eight y (E)some thin’.

Now I got a mort gage and an (E)S.

U.

V., but all this re (F#m)spon si bil i ty

makes me wish

some times

(E)some thin’,

nine teen sev en ty some thin’.

19 Somethin' by Mark Wills — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “19 Somethin' by Mark Wills in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "19 Somethin'" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "19 Somethin'"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "19 Somethin'" use?
Just 9 chords: A, B, B7, C, C#m, E, F#m, F#m7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.