Through The Years

by Kenny Rogers

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Through The Years

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Kenny Rogers110 BPM

Lyrics

I (F)can’t re mem ber (E)when you (A7)were n’t (Dm7)there,

(F7)when I did n’t (Bb)care

for (C7)an y one but (A7)you.

I (F)swear,

we’ve been through (A)ev ’ry thing there (Dm7)is.

Can’t i mag ine (F7)an y thing we’ve (Bb)missed.

But Can’t i mag ine (F)an y thing the (Gm7)two of us can’t (Gm)do.

Through the (F)years,

you’ve (D7)nev er let me (Gm)down,

you’ve (C7)turned my life a (Am7)round.

The (Dm7)sweet est days I’ve (Gm7)found, I’ve found with (C7)you.

Through the (Am7)years,

I’ve (D7)nev er been a (Gm)fraid,

I’ve (C7)loved the life we’ve (Am7)made.

And (D7)I’m

so glad I’ve (Bb)stayed

right (Am7)here with (Gm7)you

(C7)through the (F)years.

I (F)can’t re mem ber (E)what I (A7)used to (Dm7)do,

(F7)who I trust ed, (Bb)who

I (C7)lis tened to be (A7)fore.

I (F)swear,

you’ve taught me (A)ev ’ry thing I (Dm7)know.

Can’t i mag ine (F7)need ing some one (Bb)so.

But through the years, it (F)seems to me I (Gm7)need you more and (Gm)more.

Through the (F)years,

through (D7)all the good and (Gm)bad,

I (C7)knew how much I (Am7)had.

I’ve (Dm7)al ways been so (Gm7)glad to be with (C7)you.

Through the (Am7)years,

it’s (D7)bet ter ev ’ry (Gm)day.

You’ve (C7)kissed my tears a (Am7)way.

As (D7)long

as it’s o (Bb)kay,

I’ll (Am7)stay with (Gm7)you

(C7)through the (F)years.

I (F)years.

Through the (F)years,

when (D7)ev ’ry thing went (Gm7)wrong,

to (C7)geth er we were (Am7)strong.

I (D7)know that I be (Gm7)long right here with (C7)you.

Through the (Am7)years,

I (D7)nev er had a (Gm7)doubt

we’d (C7)al ways work things (Am7)out.

I’ve (D7)learned what love’s a (Bb)bout

by (Am7)lov ing (Gm7)you

(C7)through the (F)years.

Through the (F)years,

you’ve (D7)nev er let me (Gm7)down,

you (C7)turned my life a (Am7)round.

The (D7)sweet est days I’ve (Gm7)found, I’ve found with (C7)you.

Through the (Am7)years,

it’s (D7)bet ter ev ’ry (Gm7)day.

You’ve (C7)kissed my tears a (Am7)way.

As (D7)long as it’s o (Bb)kay,

I’ll (Am7)stay with (Gm7)you

(C7)through the (F)years.

Through the (F)years.

Through The Years by Kenny Rogers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Through The Years” by Kenny Rogers 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 Bb at 110 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Through The Years" 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 "Through The Years"?
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.