What key is "Ancient Of Days" in?

"Ancient Of Days" by Petra is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Ancient Of Days" 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 "Ancient Of Days" 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 "Ancient Of Days" on piano?

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

What other songs by Petra can I play here?

Try "THE COLORING SONG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)Bless ing and hon or, glo ry and pow er be un to the An cient (G)of (Am)Days.

(C)From ev ’ry na tion, all of cre a tion, (Am)bow be fore the An cient (G)of (C)Days.

(F)Ev ’ry tongue in (Dm7)heav en and earth shall de (C)clare Your glo ry.

(F)Ev ’ry knee shall (Dm7)bow at Your throne in (C)wor ship.

(F)You will be ex (Dm7)alt ed, O God,

(C)and Your (F)king dom shall (Dm7)not pass a (G)way, O (F)An cient of (C)Days.

(C)Bless ing and hon or, glo ry and pow er be un to the An cient (G)of (Am)Days.

(C)From ev ’ry na tion, all of cre a tion, (Am)bow be fore the An cient (G)of (C)Days.

(F)Ev ’ry tongue in (Dm7)heav en and earth shall de (C)clare Your glo ry.

(F)Ev ’ry knee shall (Dm7)bow at Your throne in (C)wor ship.

(F)You will be ex (Dm7)alt ed, O God,

(C)and Your (F)king dom shall (Dm7)not pass a (G)way, O (F)An cient of (C)Days.

(C)Days.

Your king dom shall reign o ver all the earth.

(Bb)Sing un to the An cient of (C)Days.

For (C)none can com pare to Your match less worth.

(Bb)Sing un to the An cient of (C)Days.

(C)Days.

O An cient of (C)Days.

Ancient Of Days by Petra

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Ancient Of Days”

What key is "Ancient Of Days" in?: "Ancient Of Days" by Petra is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Ancient Of Days" 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 "Ancient Of Days" 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 "Ancient Of Days" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Petra can I play here?: Try "THE COLORING SONG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.