Days Are Numbers

by Alan Parsons Project
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Lyrics

The (C)trav el ler is al the leav ing town.

He (Am7)nev er has the time to turn a round.

And (F6)if the road he’s tak en is n’t (F)lead ing an y where, he (Gsus)seems to be com plete ly un a ware.

The (C)trav el ler is al ly leav ing home;

the (Am7)on ly kind of life he’s ev er known.

When (F6)ev ’ry mo ment seems to be a (F)race a gainst the time, there’s (Gsus)al ways one more moun tain left to climb.

The

Days are num bers; watch the stars.

We can on ly see so far.

Some (F)day

you’ll know where you (Gsus)are.

Re mem ber: days are num bers; count the stars.

We can on ly go so far.

One (F)day

you’ll know where you (Gsus)are.

The

Re (G)mem ber: days are num bers; count the stars.

We can on ly go so far.

One (F)day

you’ll know where you (Gsus)are.

Re (G)mem ber: days are num bers; watch the stars.

We can on ly see so far.

Some (F)day

you’ll know where you (Gsus)are.

Re (G)mem ber:

Days Are Numbers — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Days Are Numbers" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Days Are Numbers”

Can I play "Days Are Numbers" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Days Are Numbers" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Days Are Numbers" by Alan Parsons Project played in?
Days Are Numbers is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Days Are Numbers"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Days Are Numbers" 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 "Days Are Numbers"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Days Are Numbers"?
"Days Are Numbers" was originally performed by Alan Parsons Project. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Days Are Numbers"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, C, F, F6, G, Gsus4.
What other songs by Alan Parsons Project can I play here?
Try "LUCIFER", "SIRIUS", "EYE IN THE SKY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Days Are Numbers"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Days Are Numbers" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Days Are Numbers"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Days Are Numbers" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.