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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.
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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.