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) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)" by The Judds in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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)”

Can I learn "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)" with hands-separate practice in F at 92 BPM.
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)"?
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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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Old Days)" is in the key of F at 92 BPM.