These Days

by Bon Jovi

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(D)I was (C)walk ing a round, bus just a face in the crowd, tryin’ to (Em)keep my self out of the rain.

(D)Saw a (C)va ga bond king with a sty ro foam crown, won dered (Em)if I might end up the same.

(D)There’s a (C)man out on the the cor (D)cra ner,

he and (Em)sing ing old songs a bout (C)change,

ev ’ry bo dy got their (D)cross to bear these (G)days.

She came (C)look ing a for bus some a shel ter the legs with a (Em)suit case to full of to dreams.

(D)To a (C)mo tel bond room on the bou le vard, I guess she’s (Em)try in’ to be up James Dean.

(D)There’s She’s (C)seen all of the dis ci (D)cra ples,

he said (Em)all ma, the wan a na (C)be’s,

no one wants dy to be (D)cross them selves these (G)days.

She came (Em)days.

Still there’s (C)no thing to hold on to but these days.

These (C)days,

the stars seem out of (Em)reach,

these (C)days,

there ain’t a (D)lad der on these (G)streets.

These (C)days are fast,

(D)no thing lasts

(G)in this grace less (C)age,

there ain’t no bo dy left but us these days.

Jim my the mid night train.

There (C)ain’t no bo dy left but us these days.

(Oh.

)

I know Rome’s (A)still burn ing

though the times (A)have changed.

This world (A)keeps turn ing (D)round and round and round and round these (C)days.

(C)days.

These (C)days,

the stars seem out of (Em)reach,

these (C)days,

there ain’t a (D)lad der on these (G)streets.

These (C)days are fast,

(D)love don’t last,

(G)it’s a grace time less (C)age

e ven in no cence has caught the mid night train.

These (C)days,

the stars seem out of (Em)reach,

these (C)days,

there ain’t a (D)lad der on these (G)streets.

These (C)days are fast,

(D)no thing lasts

(G)there ain’t no time to (C)waste,

e there ain’t no bo dy left to take the blame.

These

There (C)ain’t no bo dy left but us these (G)days.

There (C)ain’t no bo dy left but us these (G)days.

There

These Days by Bon Jovi — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “These Days” by Bon Jovi 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.