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Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five

· by Paul McCartney

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Lyrics

(Eb)No one ev er (Fm)left a live in (Eb)nine teen hun dred (Fm)and eight y five will ev er (Fm)do.

She (Eb)may be right, she (Fm)may be fine; she (Eb)may get love, but (Fm)she won’t get (Eb)mine ’cause I got (Fm)you.

Whoa, I,

oh,

I,

well, I (Cm7)just can’t get e nough of that sweet (Cm)stuff my lit tle (Fm)la dy (Cm)gets be hind.

(Dbm6)(Ooh,

(Cm)ooh,

(Dbm6)ooh.)

(Eb)Oh, my ma ma (Fm)said a time would come when I would and find my self in (Cm)love with (Fm)you.

I (Eb)did n’t think, I (Fm)nev er dreamed that (Eb)I would be (Fm)a round won’t to (Eb)see it all come (Fm)true.

Whoa, I,

oh,

I,

well, I (Cm7)just can’t get e nough of that sweet (Cm)stuff my lit tle (Fm)la dy (Cm)gets be hind.

(Dbm6)(Ooh,

(Cm)ooh,

(Dbm6)ooh.)

(Eb)No one ev er (Fm)left a live in nine teen hun dred and eight y five will (Cm)ev er (Fm)do.

She (Eb)may be right, she (Fm)may be fine; she (Eb)may get love, (Fm)but she won’t get (Eb)mine, ’cause I got (Fm)you.

Whoa, I,

oh,

I,

well, I (Cm7)just can’t get e nough of that sweet (Cm)stuff my lit tle (Fm)la dy (Cm)gets be hind.

Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five by Paul McCartney — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five” by Paul McCartney 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 96 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 "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five" 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 "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five"?: 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 "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-five" use?: Just 8 chords: Ab, C, Cm, Cm7, Dbm6, Eb, Fm, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Paul McCartney songs work for kids?: Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.