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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"2000 Decembers Ago" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 90 BPM.

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About β€œ2000 Decembers Ago”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "2000 Decembers Ago"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
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"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "2000 Decembers Ago". Key of D, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.