A Hundred More Years

by Ben Glover

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(G)Dia mond ring and twelve red ros es, (C)ev ’ry thing she ev er want ed.

He (D)All those dreams, and now be they’re fi n’lly here.

She’s She’s so young and he’s so per fect.

They (C)wait ed for love, and it was worth it.

She (D)wants to feel like this for a hun dred years.

(Em)All this (D)life still (C)yet to live, and they can (Am7)hard ly wait.

They can laugh,

they can cry.

The fu ture looks so beau ti ful and bright.

They can dance

un der the moon light,

’cause God is smil ing down on them to night.

And she wants

to (D)stay right here,

(G)make it last

for a (Dsus)hun dred more years.

She’s (G)got blue eyes just like her moth er.

(C)Three years old, he’s cra zy for her.

He (D)wants to freeze this day be fore it ap pears.

She’s spin ning like a lit tle prin cess, They (C)mak ing for sure he’s gon na no tice.

She (D)He could watch her twirl for a hun dred years.

(Em)She’ll grow (D)up and (C)she’ll leave home, and but un (Am7)til that day,

they can laugh,

they can cry.

The fu ture looks so beau ti ful and bright.

They can dance

un der the moon light,

’cause God is smil ing down on them to night.

And he wants

to (D)stay right here,

(G)make it last

for a (Dsus)hun dred more years.

She’s (Dsus)hun dred more years.

And it’s on

ly time,

but it flies

right by,

and to day

is sweet er than we (D)know.

And so they dance

un der the moon light,

while God is smil ing down on them to night.

And they want

to (D)stay right here

for a (Dsus)hun dred more years.

A Hundred More Years by Ben Glover — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Hundred More Years by Ben Glover 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 G at 148 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 "A Hundred More Years" 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 "A Hundred More Years"?
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 "A Hundred More Years" use?
Just 10 chords: Am7, C, D, D6, D7, Dsus4, Em, G, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Ben Glover songs work for kids?
Try "Overcomer". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.