Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)

by The Judds
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Grand pa,

tell me ’bout the (Bb)good old days.

Some times it (F)feels like

this I world’s gone cra (C)zy.

And (F)Grand pa,

let’s take me back to (Bb)yes ter day

when the line me be tween (F)right and wrong

did n’t seem so (F)ha zy.

Did lov ers real ly (Bb)fall in love to stay, and stand be side each (F)oth er come what may?

Was a prom ise real ly (C7)some thing peo ple kept, not just some thing they would (F)say?

Did fam ’lies real ly (Bb)bow their heads to pray?

Did dad dies real ly (F)nev er go a way?

Oh,

oh, (Gm7)Grand

pa,

(Bb)tell me ’bout the good old (F)days.

Grand pa,

ev ’ry thing is (Bb)chang in’ fast.

We call it (F)pro gress,

but I just don’t know.

(C)zy.

And (F)Grand pa,

let’s wan der back in (Bb)to the past.

Then the paint me be the (F)pic ture wrong

of n’t long a (F)go.

zy.

Did lov ers real ly (Bb)fall in love to stay, and stand be side each (F)oth er come what may?

Was a prom ise real ly (C7)some thing peo ple kept, not just some thing they would (F)say?

Did fam ’lies real ly (Bb)bow their heads to pray?

Did dad dies real ly (F)nev er go a way?

Oh,

oh, (Gm7)Grand

pa,

(Bb)tell me ’bout the good old (F)days.

(F)days.

Oh,

oh, (Gm7)Grand

pa,

(Bb)tell me ’bout the good old (F)days.

Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days) — Simple Sheet Music

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"Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 92 BPM.

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

About “Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)" by The Judds played in?
Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days) is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old 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 "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)"?
"Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)" was originally performed by The Judds. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Judds can I play here?
Try "LOVE CAN BUILD A BRIDGE", "WHY NOT ME", "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)". Key of F, 92 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.