Old And Wise

by Alan Parsons Project

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As (Am)far as my (Em)eyes can (Fmaj7)see,

there are (Am)shad ows sur (Em)round ing (Fmaj7)me.

And to those I left be hind,

I (Gm)want ed you to know

you’ve (Fm)al ways shared my deep est thoughts;

you (Dsus)fol low where I go.

And oh,

when I’m old and wise;

bit ter words mean (Cm)lit tle to me;

au tumn (D13)winds will blow right through me.

And (Cm)some

day

in the midst of time,

when they ask me (Cm)if I knew you, I’d smile and say you were a friend of (Ab)mine,

and the sad ness would be (Gm7)lift ed from my (Cm)eyes,

oh,

(Bb)when I’m old and wise.

As (Am)far as my (Em)eyes can (Fmaj7)see,

there are (Am)shad ows sur (Em)round ing (Fmaj7)me.

And to those I leave be hind,

I (Gm)want you all to know

you’ve (Fm)al ways shared my dark est hours;

I’ll (Dsus)miss you when I go.

And oh,

when I’m old and wise;

heav y words that (Cm)tossed and grilled me,

au tumn (D13)winds, will blow right through me.

And (Cm)some

day

in the mist of time,

when they ask you (Cm)if you knew me, re mem ber that you were a friend of (Ab)mine,

as the fi nal cur tain (Gm7)falls be fore my (Cm)eyes,

oh,

(Bb)when I’m old and wise.

As

As (Am)far as my (Em)eyes can (Fmaj7)see.

Old And Wise by Alan Parsons Project — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Old And Wise” by Alan Parsons Project 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 A at 90 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 "Old And Wise" 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 "Old And Wise"?
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 "Old And Wise" use?
Just 22 chords: Ab, Am, Apow, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, D, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alan Parsons Project songs work for kids?
Try "LUCIFER", "SIRIUS", "EYE IN THE SKY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.