Old Days

by Chicago

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Lyrics

Oh, (C)Old days,

(C)good times (Dm7)I re (F)mem ber,

(C)fun days

(C)filled with (Dm7)sim ple (F)pleas ure.

Drive in mov ies,

com ic books and blue jeans,

How dy Doo dy,

base ball cards and (E7)birth days (Am)take me back

to a (Am7)world gone a way.

Boy hood (Am)Mem o ries

seem like (Am7)yes ter day.

(F)Old days

(G)on my mind and (F)in my heart (C)to stay.

(F)Old days,

(G)dark ened dreams of (F)good times gone a way.

(F)Old days,

(G)days of love and (F)feel ing fan cy free.

(F)Old days,

(G)days of mag ic (F)still so close to me.

Old Days by Chicago — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Old Days” by Chicago 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 C at 120 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.
  • 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 Days" 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 Days"?
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.