100 Years

by Five For Fighting
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Lyrics

I’m fif teen

for a mo ment,

caught in be tween ten and twen ty and I’m just dream ing,

count ing the ways to where you are.

I’m twen ty two for a mo ment

and she feels bet ter than ev er and we’re on fire,

mak ing our way back from Mars.

Fif teen, there’s still (C)time for you.

Time to buy and (C)time to lose.

Fif teen,

(C)there’s nev er a wish

(D)bet ter than (C)this

when you on ly got a hun dred years to live.

I’m thir ty three for a mo ment,

I’m still the man, but you see I’m a they; a kid on the way,

a (Am7)fam ’ly on my mind.

I’m for ty five for a mo ment,

the sea is high and I’m head ing in to a cri sis,

chas ing the years of my life.

Fif teen, there’s still (C)time for you.

Time to buy and (C)time to lose your self with in a morn ing star.

Fif teen, I’m all (C)right with you.

Fif teen,

(C)there’s nev er a wish

(D)bet ter than (C)this

when you on ly got a hun dred years to live.

Half time goes by, sud den ly you’re wise.

An oth er blink of an eye, six ty sev en is gone.

The sun is get ting high, we’re mov ing on...

I’m nine ty nine for a mo ment,

I’m dying for just an oth er mo ment and I’m just dream ing,

count ing the ways to where you are.

Fif teen, there’s still (C)time for you.

Twen ty two, I (C)feel her too.

Thir ty three, you’re (C)on your way.

Ev ’ry day’s a (C)new day...

(G)Ooh,

(Em7)ooh,

(G)ooh.

Fif teen, there’s still time for you.

Time to buy and time to choose.

Hey, fif teen,

there’s nev er a wish

(D)bet ter than (C)this

when you on ly got a hun dred years to live.

100 Years — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "100 Years" by Five For Fighting: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “100 Years”

What key is "100 Years" by Five For Fighting played in?
100 Years is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "100 Years"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "100 Years" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "100 Years"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "100 Years"?
"100 Years" was originally performed by Five For Fighting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "100 Years"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am7, C, D, D7, Dsus4, Em, Em7, Fmaj7, +2 more.
What other songs by Five For Fighting can I play here?
Try "LOVE SONG", "EASY TONIGHT", "THE RIDDLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "100 Years" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "100 Years" by Five For Fighting. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "100 Years" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "100 Years" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.