1973

by James Blunt

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Lyrics

Sim (F#m)o ne,

you’re get ting old er.

Your jour ney’s been ly now etched

the on your skin.

Sim (F#m)o ne,

wish I had known that

what seemed so strong

has been and gone.

I would call you up ev ’ry Sat ur day night, and we’d both stay out till the morn ing light, and we sang,

“Here we go a gain.”

And though time goes by, I will al ways be in a club with you in nine teen sev en ty three,

sing ing, “Here we go a gain.”

Sim (F#m)o ne,

wish I was so ber,

so I could clear ly now etched

the rain has gone.

Sim (F#m)o ne,

I guess it’s o ver.

My mem ’ry plays

the same old song.

I would call you up ev ’ry Sat ur day night, and we’d both stay out till the morn ing light, and we sang,

“Here we go a gain.”

And though time goes by, I will al ways be in a club with you in nine teen sev en ty three,

sing ing, “Here we go a gain.”

Sim

(Dmaj7)(Ah,

(Dmaj7)ah.)

I would call you up ev ’ry Sat ur day night, and we’d both stay out till the morn ing light, and we sang,

“Here we go a gain.”

And though time goes by I will al ways be in a club with you in nine teen sev en ty three,

sing ing: “Here we go a gain.”

I would call

And though time goes by I will al ways be in a club with you in nine teen

(E)sev en ty

(A)three.

1973 by James Blunt — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “1973 by James Blunt 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 F# at 119 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 "1973" 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 "1973"?
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 "1973" use?
Just 13 chords: A, A6, Asus2, Bm, C#7, D, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other James Blunt songs work for kids?
Try "GOODBYE MY LOVER", "HIGH", "YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.