That Old Feeling

· by Rod Stewart

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(Eb)Last night I (Ebdim)start ed out (Fm7)hap py,

(Eb)last night my (C)heart was (C7)so (F7)gay,

(Cm)last night I (Eb)found my self (Cm6)danc ing

in my (D)fa v’rite (D7)cab a (Gm)ret.

(Ab)You were com (Ebdim)plete ly for (Bbm6)got ten,

(Fm)just an af fair of the (G7)past.

(Cm)Then sud den (Eb)ly some thing (Eb)hap pened to (Cm6)me, and (D)I found my (D7)heart beat ing, (Gm)oh, (D7)so (Bb7)fast.

(Eb)I saw (Gm)you last night and (Eb)got that (Bbm6)old

(C7)feel ing.

(Fm)When you (C)came in sight I got that (Abm6)old

(Bb7)feel ing.

The mo ment that (G7)you danced by

I felt a (C7)thrill,

and when you (F7)caught my eye

my heart stood (Ab6)still.

(Eb)Once a (Gm)gain I seemed to (Eb)feel that (Bbm6)old

(C7)yearn ing,

(Fm)and I (C)knew the spark of love was (Abm6)still

(G7)burn ing.

There’ll be no (C7)new ro mance for me.

It’s fool ish to (Abm6)start,

for that (Cm)old

(F9)feel ing

is (Abm)still in (Bb7)my (Eb)heart.

(Eb)I saw (Gm)you last night and (Eb)got that (Bbm6)old

(C7)feel ing.

(Fm)When you (C)came in sight I got that (Abm6)old

(Bb7)feel ing.

The mo ment that (G7)you danced by

I felt a (C7)thrill,

and when you (F7)caught my eye

my heart stood (Ab6)still.

(Eb)Once a (Gm)gain I seemed to (Eb)feel that (Bbm6)old

(C7)yearn ing,

(Fm)and I (C)knew the spark of love was (Abm6)still

(G7)burn ing.

There’ll be no (C7)new ro mance for me.

It’s fool ish to (Abm6)start,

for that (Cm)old

(F9)feel ing

is (Abm)still in (Bb7)my (Eb)heart.

(Eb)heart.

That Old Feeling by Rod Stewart — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “That Old Feeling” by Rod Stewart 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 Ab 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 "That Old Feeling" 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 "That Old Feeling"?: 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 "That Old Feeling" use?: Just 28 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm, Abm6, Bb7, Bbaug, Bbdom, Bbm6, +20 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rod Stewart songs work for kids?: Try "HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS", "RHYTHM OF MY HEART", "YOU'RE IN MY HEART". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.