About “It Was A Very Good Year”

What key is "It Was A Very Good Year" in?

"It Was A Very Good Year" by Frank Sinatra is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "It Was A Very Good Year" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "It Was A Very Good Year" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "It Was A Very Good Year"?

This arrangement of "It Was A Very Good Year" uses 8 chords: A, A7, Am, C, D, Dm, Eb, F.

How long does it take to learn "It Was A Very Good Year" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?

Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.