What key is "After The Glitter Fades" in?

"After The Glitter Fades" by Stevie Nicks is in the key of A with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "After The Glitter Fades" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "After The Glitter Fades" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "After The Glitter Fades"?

This arrangement of "After The Glitter Fades" uses 4 chords: A, D, E, E7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "After The Glitter Fades" on piano?

30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.

What other songs by Stevie Nicks can I play here?

Try "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST", "HAS ANYONE EVER WRITTEN ANYTHING FOR YOU", "TALK TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Well, I (A)nev er thought I’d (D)make it here in Hol ly wood.

I (A)nev er thought I’d and (D)ev er want to stay, dream.

But (A)what I seem to touch rock and these days an has turned to gold.

Oh, you know the (D)What I seem in’ to want, well you know I’ll find a way.

For me,

it’s the on ly life

that I’ve (A)ev er known.

And (D)love is on ly one

fine star a (A)way.

(D)E ven though the liv in’ is some times laced with lies,

it’s all (D)right.

The feel in’ re mains e ven (E)af ter the glit ter fades.

The (A)lone li ness a (D)one night stand is hard to take.

We (A)all chase some thin’, and (D)may be this is a dream.

The (A)time less face of a rock and roll wom an while her heart breaks.

Oh, you know the (D)dream keeps com in’ e ven you for get to feel.

a way.

For me,

it’s the on ly life

that I’ve (A)ev er known.

And (D)love is on ly one

fine star a (A)way.

(D)E ven though the liv in’ is some times laced with lies,

it’s all (D)right.

The feel in’ re mains e ven (E)af ter the glit ter fades.

The

Oh, you know the (D)feel in’ re mains e ven (E)af ter the glit ter fades.

Oh, the (D)feel in’ re mains

e ven (E)af

ter the glit ter

fades,

oh,

oh.

After The Glitter Fades by Stevie Nicks

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to develop your walking bass — your left hand will move stepwise between chord roots, which feels easy at first but gets tricky the moment your right hand joins in.

At 80 BPM you have breathing room, so use it: start hands-separate and really lock in that left-hand pattern until it feels automatic.

You're only working with A, D, E, and E7, and the smoothest move here is E to E7 — you're literally just lifting one finger — so don't overthink it.

The real stumbling point is the D chord transition, where your left hand has to walk a wider interval while your right hand reshapes; loop that two-bar spot slowly until it's boring.

Keep your sustain pedal light, just a half-pedal touch to warm the tone without blurring the bass line.

Once this clicks, you'll have a walking bass foundation you can carry into dozens of other ballads.

About “After The Glitter Fades”

What key is "After The Glitter Fades" in?: "After The Glitter Fades" by Stevie Nicks is in the key of A with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "After The Glitter Fades" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "After The Glitter Fades" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "After The Glitter Fades"?: This arrangement of "After The Glitter Fades" uses 4 chords: A, D, E, E7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "After The Glitter Fades" on piano?: 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Stevie Nicks can I play here?: Try "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST", "HAS ANYONE EVER WRITTEN ANYTHING FOR YOU", "TALK TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.