After The Glitter Fades

by Stevie Nicks
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"After The Glitter Fades" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 80 BPM.

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

Why does "After The Glitter Fades" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "After The Glitter Fades".
What key is "After The Glitter Fades" by Stevie Nicks played in?
After The Glitter Fades is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "After The Glitter Fades"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "After The Glitter Fades" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "After The Glitter Fades"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "After The Glitter Fades"?
"After The Glitter Fades" was originally performed by Stevie Nicks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "After The Glitter Fades"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, D, E, E7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "After The Glitter Fades"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "After The Glitter Fades".
Can I see all the notes in "After The Glitter Fades"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 80 BPM.

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