Super Simple Piano

Days Of Wine And Roses

· by Henry Mancini

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Lyrics

The (F)days

of wine and (D7b5)ros (D9)es

laugh and (Gm)run a way

like a (Bbm)child at play,

through the (Am)mead ow land to (Dm)ward a clos ing (Gm)door,

a (Gm7)door marked “Nev er (E)more,”

(A9)that (D)was n’t (G9)there be (Gm7)fore.

The (F)lone

ly night dis (D7b5)clos (D9)es

just a (Gm)pass ing breeze

filled with (Bbm)mem o ries

of the (Am)gold en smile that (Dm)in tro (Dm7)duced me (B)to

the (Am)days of (Dm)wine and (Gm9)ros es (Gm7)and (F)you.

The (F)days

of wine and (D7b5)ros (D9)es

laugh and (Gm)run a way

like a (Bbm)child at play,

through the (Am)mead ow land to (Dm)ward a clos ing (Gm)door,

a (Gm7)door marked “Nev er (E)more,”

(A9)that (D)was n’t (G9)there be (Gm7)fore.

The (F)lone

ly night dis (D7b5)clos (D9)es

just a (Gm)pass ing breeze

filled with (Bbm)mem o ries

of the (Am)gold en smile that (Dm)in tro (Dm7)duced me (B)to

the (Am)days of (Dm)wine and (Gm9)ros es (Gm7)and (F)you.

The (F)you.

Days Of Wine And Roses by Henry Mancini — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Days Of Wine And Roses” by Henry Mancini 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 Bb at 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 Wine And Roses" 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 Wine And Roses"?: 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 Wine And Roses" use?: Just 19 chords: A9, Am, Bb9, Bbm, Bm7, C7, Cm6, D7, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Henry Mancini songs work for kids?: Try "HOW SOON", "TWO FOR THE ROAD", "SOMETIMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.