Glory Days

by Bruce Springsteen
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Lyrics

I had a friend, was a big (C)base ball play er

back in high (C)school.

He could throw that speed (C)ball right by ya,

make you look like a (C)fool.

Saw him the oth er night at a road side bar;

I was walk ing in, he was walk ing out.

We went back in side, sat down, had a few drinks but (C)all he kept talk ing a bout was glo ry days.

(C)They’ll pass you by, glo ry days,

in the (C)wink of a young girl’s eye.

Glo ry days,

glo ry days,

woo.

Woo.

Woo.

Oh, there’s a girl that lives (C)up the block.

Back in school, she could turn (C)all the boys’ heads.

Some times on a (C)Fri day, I’ll stop by and have a few drinks be fore she put her (C)kids to bed.

Oh, her and her hus band, Bob by, they split up; I guess it’s two years gone by now.

Oh, (D)we just sit a round talk in’ ’bout the old times.

She (C)says when she feels like cry ing, she starts (D)laugh ing, think ing a bout glo ry days.

(C)They’ll pass you by, glo ry days,

in the (C)wink of a young girl’s eye.

Glo ry days,

glo ry days,

woo.

Woo.

Woo.

I think I’m go ing down to the well to night.

I’m na till I get my fill.

And I when I get old, I don’t sit a round talk ing ’bout it;

but I know I prob ’ly will.

Yeah, just sit ting back try’n’ to re cap ture a (C)lit tle of the glo ry of...

Oh, time slips a way and leaves you with noth ing, mis ter, but

bor ing (D)sto ries of glo ry days.

(C)They’ll pass you by, glo ry days,

in the (C)wink of a young girl’s eye.

Glo ry days,

glo ry days.

Glo ry, (G)glo ry days.

(C)They’ll pass you by, glo ry days,

in the (C)wink of a young girl’s eye.

Glo ry days,

glo ry days.

Glo ry, (G)glo ry days.

Woo.

Woo.

Woo.

Glory Days — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Glory Days" 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 G, 110 BPM.

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

About “Glory Days”

Can I play "Glory Days" 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 "Glory Days" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Glory Days" by Bruce Springsteen played in?
Glory Days is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Glory Days"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Glory Days" 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 "Glory Days"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Glory Days"?
"Glory Days" was originally performed by Bruce Springsteen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bruce Springsteen can I play here?
Try "LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS", "GLORY DAYS", "GLORY DAYS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Glory Days"?
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. "Glory Days" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Glory Days"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Glory Days" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.