What key is "Always" in?

"Always" by Irving Berlin is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Always" 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 "Always" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Always" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?

Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)I’ll be lov ing you

(Fmaj7)al ways

(C7)with a love that’s true

(F)al ways.

(F)When the things you’ve (Dm7)planned

(A)need a help ing (F#m)hand,

(E7)I will un der stand,

(A)al ways, (C7)al ways.

(F)Days may not be (Am)fair,

(Fmaj7)al ways.

(D7)That’s when I’ll be there

(Gm)al ways,

not for just an (Bbm)hour,

(F)not for just a (D7)day,

(Gm7)not for just a (C7)year but (F)al ways.

(F)I’ll be lov ing you

(Fmaj7)al ways

(C7)with a love that’s true

(F)al ways.

(F)When the things you’ve (Dm7)planned

(A)need a help ing (F#m)hand,

(E7)I will un der stand,

(A)al ways, (C7)al ways.

(F)Days may not be (Am)fair,

(Fmaj7)al ways.

(D7)That’s when I’ll be there

(Gm)al ways,

not for just an (Bbm)hour,

(F)not for just a (D7)day,

(Gm7)not for just a (C7)year but (F)al ways.

(F)al ways.

Always by Irving Berlin

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Always”

What key is "Always" in?: "Always" by Irving Berlin is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 124 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Always" 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 "Always" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Always" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Irving Berlin can I play here?: Try "MARIE", "A PRETTY GIRL IS LIKE A MELODY", "A COUPLE OF SWELLS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.