Seven Days

by Sting

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Lyrics

“Sev en days” o was all she wrote,

a kind of ul fear ti ma tum note,

she (G)gave to me,

she (F)gave to me.

When I thought the field had cleared,

it seems (Eb6/9)an squeaked, oth er (Bb6/9)suit ap peared

to (G)chal lenge me,

in (E)woe is his me.

Though I hate to make a choice,

my op (Eb6/9)tions are de (Bb6/9)creas ing most

ly (G)rap id ly.

per (F)Well, we’ll need see.

drink.

I don’t think she’d bluff this time, I real (Eb6/9)ly have to make her mine.

It’s (G)plain to see,

it’s (E)him or me.

(F)Mon day,

(F#)I could wait till (G)Tues day,

if (E7)I make up my (Am7)mind.

(F)Wedn’s day would be (G)fine,

(E7)Thurs day’s on (Am7)my mind.

(Bb)Fri day’d give me (Am7)time,

(Bb)Sat ur day

could (Am7)wait,

but (Fm)Sun day’d be too (C6/9)late.

The fact he’s o ver six feet ten

a might in still fear in oth er men,

but (G)not in me,

the (F)might y flea.

Ask if I am mouse or man,

the mir (Eb6/9)ror squeaked, oth a (Bb6/9)way I ran.

He’ll (G)mur der me

in (E)time for his tea.

Does it both er me at all?

My ri (Eb6/9)val is Ne (Bb6/9)an der thal.

It (G)makes me think,

per (F)haps I need a drink.

I Q is no prob lem here, we won’t (Eb6/9)be play ing Scrab ble for

her (G)hand, I fear.

I (E)need that beer.

(F)Mon day,

(F#)I could wait till (G)Tues day,

if (E7)I make up my (Am7)mind.

(F)Wedn’s day would be (G)fine,

(E7)Thurs day’s on (Am7)my mind.

(Bb)Fri day’d give me (Am7)time,

(Bb)Sat ur day

could (Am7)wait,

but (Fm)Sun day’d be too (C6/9)late.

Sev en days

will quick ly go.

The fact re mains

I love her so.

Sev en days,

so man y ways,

but I can’t run

a (C6/9)way,

I can’t run

a (C6/9)way.

(Bb)Sun day’d be too late.

Do I (C6/9)have to tell a sto ry

of a (Bb)thou sand rain y days since we first met?

It’s a (Cmaj6/9)big e nough um brel la,

but it’s (Bb)al ways me that ends up

get (Cmaj6/9)ting wet,

yeah, (Bb)yeah.

Seven Days by Sting — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Seven Days by Sting 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 132 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 "Seven 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 "Seven 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.
How many chords does "Seven Days" use?
Just 17 chords: Am7, Bb6, Bb7, Bb9, Bbdom, C, C6, Cmaj9, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sting songs work for kids?
Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.