Through The Years

· by Kenny Rogers

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I (G)can’t re mem ber when I you used were n’t there,

(Dm7)when I (G7)did n’t care

for (D)an y one but (Bm7)you.

I (G)swear

we’ve been through (F#m7)ev ’ry thing there is.

Can’t i mag ine (Dm7)an y thing we’ve (Cmaj7)missed.

need But Can’t i mag ine (G)an y thing the (Am7)two of us can’t (D11)do.

Through the (G)years,

you’ve (Em7)nev er let me (Am7)down,

you’ve (D11)turned my life a round.

The (Em7)sweet est days I’ve (Am7)found I’ve found with (D11)you.

(D)Through the (Bm7)years,

I’ve (E)nev er been a (Am7)fraid,

I’ve (D7)loved the life we’ve (Bm7)made.

And (E)I’m so glad I’ve (Cmaj7)stayed

right here (Bm7)with you

(D11)through the (G)years.

I (G)can’t re mem ber what I you used were to do,

(Dm7)who I (G7)trust ed, who

I (D)lis tened to be (Bm7)fore.

I (G)swear

you’ve taught me (F#m7)ev ’ry thing I know.

Can’t i mag ine (Dm7)an y some one (Cmaj7)missed.

need But through the years it (G)seems to me I (Am7)need you more and (D11)more.

Through the (G)years,

through (Em7)all the good and (Am7)bad,

I (D11)knew how much we had.

I’ve (Em7)al ways been so (Am7)glad to be with (D11)you.

(D)Through the (Bm7)years,

it’s (E)bet ter ev ’ry (Am7)day,

you’ve (D7)kissed my tears a (Bm7)way.

As (E)long as it’s o (Cmaj7)kay,

I’ll stay (Bm7)with you

(D11)through the (G)years.

I (G)years.

Through the (Ab)years, years,

when ev you’ve (Fm7)nev ’ry thing went (Bbm7)wrong,

to geth er my life we were a (Cm7)strong.

I (F7)know that I be longed right here with you.

(Eb7)Through the (Cm7)years,

I (F)nev er had a (Bbm7)doubt

we’d al ways work things (Cm7)out.

I’ve (F)learned what love’s a bout

by (Cm7)lov ing (Bbm7)you

(Eb11)through the (Ab)years.

Through the (Ab)years, years,

when ev you’ve (Fm7)nev er let me (Bbm7)down,

to you er my life we were a (Cm7)round.

The (F7)sweet est days I’ve found I’ve found with you.

(Eb7)Through the (Cm7)years,

it’s (F)bet ter ev ’ry (Bbm7)day,

you’ve kissed my work a (Cm7)way.

As (F)long as it’s o kay,

I’ll (Cm7)lov with (Bbm7)you

(Eb11)through the (Ab)years.

Through the (Ab)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 G at 124 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 "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.
How many chords does "Through The Years" use?: Just 24 chords: Ab, Am7, B7, Bbm7, Bm7, C, Cm7, Cmaj7, +16 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Kenny Rogers songs work for kids?: Try "SHE BELIEVES IN ME", "SWEET MUSIC MAN", "We've Got Tonight". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.