Does "Graduation Day" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Graduation Day" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.

What chords are in "Graduation Day"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Graduation Day — Piano Lead Sheet

"Graduation Day" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

Lyrics

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!

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: The Four Freshmen

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How to Play "Graduation Day" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.