1973

by James Blunt
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Lyrics

Sim (F#m)o ne,

you’re get ting old er.

Your jour ney’s been ly now etched

the on your skin.

Sim (F#m)o ne,

wish I had known that

what seemed so strong

has been and gone.

I would call you up ev ’ry Sat ur day night, and we’d both stay out till the morn ing light, and we sang,

“Here we go a gain.”

And though time goes by, I will al ways be in a club with you in nine teen sev en ty three,

sing ing, “Here we go a gain.”

Sim (F#m)o ne,

wish I was so ber,

so I could clear ly now etched

the rain has gone.

Sim (F#m)o ne,

I guess it’s o ver.

My mem ’ry plays

the same old song.

I would call you up ev ’ry Sat ur day night, and we’d both stay out till the morn ing light, and we sang,

“Here we go a gain.”

And though time goes by, I will al ways be in a club with you in nine teen sev en ty three,

sing ing, “Here we go a gain.”

Sim

(Dmaj7)(Ah,

(Dmaj7)ah.)

I would call you up ev ’ry Sat ur day night, and we’d both stay out till the morn ing light, and we sang,

“Here we go a gain.”

And though time goes by I will al ways be in a club with you in nine teen sev en ty three,

sing ing: “Here we go a gain.”

I would call

And though time goes by I will al ways be in a club with you in nine teen

(E)sev en ty

(A)three.

1973 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "1973" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F#, 119 BPM.

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

About “1973

Can I play "1973" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "1973" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "1973" by James Blunt played in?
1973 is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "1973"?
The arrangement plays at 119 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "1973" 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 "1973"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "1973"?
"1973" was originally performed by James Blunt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "1973"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A6, Asus2, Bm, C#7, D, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, +5 more.
What other songs by James Blunt can I play here?
Try "GOODBYE MY LOVER", "HIGH", "YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "1973"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "1973" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "1973"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "1973" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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