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Days Of Plenty

· by Mindi Dickstein

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I nev er dreamed of this (Dbsus2)sor row.

I nev er thought I’d have (Bbm7sus4)rea son to la ment.

I hoped I’d nev er know (Fm7)heart break.

How I wish I could (Ebm7)change the way things (Ab7)went.

I want ed noth ing but (Db)good ness.

I want ed (Abmaj7)rea son to pre (Fm9)vail.

Not this (Bbm7sus4)bare

emp ti ness.

I (Db)want (Ab)ed (Bbm7sus4)days

of (Ebsus4)plen ty.

But I re fuse to feel (Dbsus2)trag ic.

I am ach ing for (Bbm7sus4)more than pain and grief.

There has got to be (Fm7)mean ing.

Most of all when a (Ebm7)life has been so (Ab7)brief.

I have got to learn (Db)some thing.

How can I (Abma7)give her an y (Fm9)less?

I want (Bbm7)life

to go on.

(Db)I (Ab)want (Bbm7sus4)days

of (Ebsus4)plen ty.

You (Db69)have to be lieve there (Ab)is (Bb)rea son for hope.

You (F)have to be lieve

(Ab)that the (Ebsus4)an swers will (Ab)come.

You can’t let this de feat you.

I won’t let (Ebsus4)this de (Ab)feat you.

You must fight to (Db)keep her (Eb)there

(Fm7)with (Gbsus2)in you.

So be lieve that she (Dbsus2)mat tered.

And (Dbsus2)be lieve that she (Bbm7sus4)al ways will.

She (Bbm7sus4)will al ways be (Fm7)with you.

She’ll be (Fm7)part of the (Ebm7)days you’ve yet to (Gb)fill.

She will (Ab)live in (Bbm)your (Dbsus2)boun ty.

She will live as you (Cm7)car ry on your life.

(Fb)So (Fbma7)car ry (Abma7)on,

full of (Eb7sus4)hope.

She’ll be (Ab)there

for (Bbm7)all (Cm7)your (Dbma7)days

of plen ty.

Days Of Plenty by Mindi Dickstein — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Days Of Plenty” by Mindi Dickstein 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 Db at 140 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 "Days Of Plenty" 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 "Days Of Plenty"?: 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 "Days Of Plenty" use?: Just 25 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abmaj7, Absus4, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbm9, Bbsus4, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mindi Dickstein songs work for kids?: Try "TAKE A CHANCE ON ME", "Could You", "Our Finest Dreams". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.