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It's a (C)time for (Dm7)joy, a (C)time for (F6)tears, a (C)time we'll (Dm7)treas ure (C)thru the (Ebdim7)years.
We'll re (G7)mem ber (C)al ways
Grad u (G9)a tion (C)Day.
(G7)At the (C)Sen ior (Dm7)Prom we (C)danced till (F6)three, and (C)then you (Dm7)gave your (C)heart to (Ebdim7)me.
We'll re (G7)mem ber (C)al ways
Grad u (G9)a tion (C)Day.
Tho' we (C7)leave in (Fmaj7)sor (F)row
all the (C7)joys we've (Fmaj7)known,
we can (D7)face to (G)mor row
(Am7)know ing we'll (D7)nev er walk a (Dm7)lone.
(G7)When the (C)i vy (Dm7)walls are (C)far be (F6)hind, no (C)mat ter (Dm7)where our (C)path may (Ebdim7)wind,
we'll re (G7)mem ber (C)al ways
Grad u (G9)a tion (C)Day!
(G7)It's a (C)time for (Dm7)joy, a (C)time for (F6)tears, a (C)time we'll (Dm7)treas ure (C)thru the (Ebdim7)years.
We'll re (G7)mem ber (C)al ways
Grad u (G9)a tion (C)Day.
(G7)At the (C)Sen ior (Dm7)Prom we (C)danced till (F6)three, and (C)then you (Dm7)gave your (C)heart to (Ebdim7)me.
We'll re (G7)mem ber (C)al ways
Grad u (G9)a tion (C)Day.
Tho' we (C7)leave in (Fmaj7)sor (F)row
all the (C7)joys we've (Fmaj7)known,
we can (D7)face to (G)mor row
(Am7)know ing we'll (D7)nev er walk a (Dm7)lone.
(G7)When the (C)i vy (Dm7)walls are (C)far be (F6)hind, no (C)mat ter (Dm7)where our (C)path may (Ebdim7)wind,
we'll re (G7)mem ber (C)al ways
Grad u (G9)a tion (C)Day!
(G7)It's a (C)Day!
Graduation Day — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Graduation Day" 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.
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About “Graduation Day”
- Can I play "Graduation Day" 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 "Graduation Day" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Graduation Day" by The Four Freshmen played in?
- Graduation Day 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 "Graduation Day"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Graduation Day" 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 "Graduation Day"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Graduation Day"?
- "Graduation Day" was originally performed by The Four Freshmen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Graduation Day"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: A7, Ab7, Am7, C, C7, Cmaj7, D7, Dm7, +12 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "Graduation Day"?
- 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. "Graduation Day" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Graduation Day"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Graduation Day" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.