2000 Decembers Ago

by Joy Williams
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(Dm)(Bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah.) Did it (Dm)feel like a night an y dif f’rent

than at (Dm)least sign a mil lion be fore?

Did Was (Dm)there an y raw ex pec (Bbsus2)ta tion,

like there was (Dm)some kind a some thin’ in (Bbsus2)store?

Did the (Gm)sky have to hold back the (Eb)thun der?

Did the (Gm)moon find new rea sons to (Eb)glow?

Could the (Dm7)chil dren some how sense the (Bbsus2)won der,

of two (Bb5)thou sand De cem bers a go?

(Dm)(Bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah.) Were the (Dm)sheep as a mazed as the shep herds

at the (Dm)new ry that lit up the sky?

Did the (Dm)wil low trees whis per ex (Bbsus2)cite ment

like to the (Dm)riv ers and streams pass ing (Bbsus2)by?

Did the (Gm)joy ric o chet off the (Eb)moun tains

till it (Gm)filled up the val leys be (Eb)low?

Could Did (Dm7)all the world sense love a (Bbsus2)bound ing

of two (Bb5)thou sand De cem bers a go?

(Dm)(Bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah.) Were the

Was (F)an y one a ble to look at the sta ble, and (Am)not see a child, but a king?

I wish I could hear back (Gsus)o ver the years as (Am)heav en and (Cmaj7)na ture (F)sing,

heav en and (Gsus)na ture (G)sing.

Lo, whoa.

(Bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah.) Did the

Was (F)an y one a ble to look at the sta ble, and (Am)not see a child, but a king?

I wish I could hear back (Gsus)o ver the years as (Am)heav en and (Cmaj7)na ture (F)sing.

Was (F)an y one a ble to look at the sta ble, and (Am)not see a child, but a king?

I wish I could hear back (Gsus)o ver the years as (Am)heav en and (Cmaj7)na ture (F)sing.

Was (F)sing,

heav en and (Gsus)na ture (G)sing.

Oh,

heav en and (Gsus)na ture (G)sing.

Lo, whoa.

Well, the (Dm)love must have been o ver whelm ing

two (Bb5)thou sand De cem bers a go.

(Dm)(Bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah, bum, bum, bum, bah.)

2000 Decembers Ago β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"2000 Decembers Ago" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 90 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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Where are the chord symbols for "2000 Decembers Ago" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "2000 Decembers Ago" is in D.
What key is "2000 Decembers Ago" by Joy Williams played in?
2000 Decembers Ago is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "2000 Decembers Ago"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "2000 Decembers Ago" 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 "2000 Decembers Ago"?
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Who composed "2000 Decembers Ago"?
"2000 Decembers Ago" was originally performed by Joy Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "2000 Decembers Ago"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Am, Bbpow, Bbsus2, Cmaj7, Cpow, Dm, Dm7, Dmin, +5 more.
Does "2000 Decembers Ago" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "2000 Decembers Ago" is in the key of D at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "2000 Decembers Ago"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.