These Days

· by Rascal Flatts

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Hey, ba by,

is that you?

Wow, your hair got so long.

Yeah, yeah, I love it, I real ly do.

Nor ma Jean, ain’t that the song we’d sing in the car, driv in’ down town, top down, mak in’ the rounds,

check in’ out the (Em7)bands on Dol hee ney Av e nue.

Yeah, life throws you curves,

but (Csus2)you learn to swerve.

Me, I swung and I missed and the next thing you know I’m rem i nisc in’, (Am7)dream in’ old dreams,

wish in’ old wish es like (Csus2)you would be back a gain.

I (D)wake (G)up and tear (G)drops they (D)fall down like rain.

I (D)put (Em7)on that old (G)song we (D)danced to and then

I (D)head (G)off to my (G)job.

Guess (D)not much has changed.

Punch the clock,

head for home,

check the phone

just in case.

Go to bed,

dream of you,

that’s what I’m do in’ these (G)days.

Yeah, that’s what I’m do in’.

Some one told me af ter col lege

(Csus2)you ran (G)off (Am7)to Ve gas.

You (D)mar ried a ro de o cow boy.

Why?

(Am7)That ain’t the girl I knew.

Me, I’ve been a few plac es, most ly here and there (C)once or twice.

Still sort in’ out life, but I’m do in’ al right.

Yeah, it’s good to see you, too.

Well, hey, girl, you’re late

and those planes, they won’t wait.

But if you (D)ev er come back a round this sleep y old town, (D)prom ise me you’ll stop in to see an old friend.

And un til then.

do in’ these.

I (D)wake (G)up and tear (G)drops they (D)fall down like rain.

I (D)put (Em7)on that old (G)song we (D)danced to and then go to bed,

dream of you,

that’s what I’m do in’ these (G)days.

These Days by Rascal Flatts — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “These Days” by Rascal Flatts 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 G at 120 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 "These 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 "These 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 "These Days" use?: Just 8 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, Csus2, D, Em, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Rascal Flatts songs work for kids?: Try "TO MAKE HER LOVE ME", "BACKWARDS", "LIFE IS A HIGHWAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.