Song For Another Time

by Old Dominion

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Lyrics

Right now we both know

we’re Ma (F)ri na del Rey.

Plane’s gon na (G)fly a way and you’ll be on it.

And by (C)this time to mor row, I’ll be (F)sing ing “Yes ter day.”

The sun shine’s (G)gon na fade and we can’t stop it.

So, be (F)fore we turn in, I can’t make you (F)love me.

Let’s be brown eyed girl, sweet Car o line, free fall, a small town Sat ur day night.

Be fore you lose that lov in’ feel in’, let’s go danc in’ on the ceil in’.

(C)Keep on liv in’ that teen age dream, par a dise cit y where the grass is green.

Pret ty soon I’ll be so (G)lone some I could cry, but that’s a song for an oth er time.

Well, just for (G)one more day, what do you say,

ba by, (F)be my (G)pret ty wom an?

’Cause we know (G)Sun day morn ing’s com ing down.

And let’s take a drive, you and I,

down (F)some old (G)coun try road,

talk a bout (G)grow in’ old in one of those pink hous es.

Yeah, (F)we might be a can dle in the wind,

but let’s pre tend we’re brown Pret ty soon you’ll be (G)al ways on my mind, but that’s a song for an oth er time.

So, be fore we’re sing in’ “I Will Al ways (F)Love You,”

let’s sing brown eyed girl, sweet Car o line, free fall, a small town Sat ur day night.

Be fore you lose that lov in’ feel in’, let’s go danc in’ on the ceil in’.

(C)Keep on liv in’ that teen age dream, par a dise cit y where the grass is green.

Pret ty soon I’ll be so (G)lone some I could cry.

But that’s a song for an oth er time.

Yeah, that’s a song for an oth er time.

Yeah, that’s a song for an oth er time.

That’s a song for an oth er time.

Song For Another Time by Old Dominion — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Song For Another Time by Old Dominion 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 82 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 "Song For Another Time" 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 "Song For Another Time"?
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.