A Year Ago Today

by Delta Goodrem

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An oth er year (A)old er,

a lit tle bit (F#)strong er,

a lit tle bit (D)wis er than

a (Em)year

a go

to (F#)day.

Look ing ov er my (A)shoul der,

I was so much (F#)young er then,

I can’t be lieve what hap

pened,

a (Em)year

a go

to (F#)day.

1.

And 2.

I I just can’t can’t for (D)get a bout it, it,

I oh it would n’t mean a thing.

You (D)went a way

a (A)year a go

to (D)day.

An oth er year (A)gone by,

oh, the tears have (F#)run dry,

life seemed

so un kind,

a (Em)year

a go

to (F#)day.

1.

And 2.

I I just can’t (D)un der stand it, it,

I don’t it think I ev er will.

You (D)went a way

a (A)year a go

to (D)day.

An oth er year (A)gone by,

oh, the tears have (F#)run dry,

life seemed

so un kind,

a (Em)year

a go

to (F#)day.

And (C)how ma ny times have I (G)quest ioned my self,

what more could I do?

And (C)how ma ny times

have I (G)fooled my self,

(D)ov er (A)you?

(Dsus4)Oh.

You’ve got ta (D)pick your self up, take an (D)oth er look and (G)dust your self off ’cause a (Bm)life’s too (A)good.

I’ll (D)say it to my self and I’ll (D)say it a gain, (G)love will nev er end.

And though we’re so far a part,

you’re for e ver in my (G)heart.

An oth er year (Bb)old er

oh,

a lit tle bit (G)strong er.

On this an ni ver sa ry

you’re (Fm)watch

ing ov

er me.

You

went a way

a (Bb)year a go

to (Eb)day.

You ran a way

a (Bb)year a go

to (Eb)day.

A Year Ago Today by Delta Goodrem — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Year Ago Today by Delta Goodrem 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 B at 70 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "A Year Ago Today" 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 Year Ago Today"?
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.
What other Delta Goodrem songs work for kids?
Try "Born To Try", "Innocent Eyes", "Not Me, Not I". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.