What key is "It's Been Awhile" in?

"It's Been Awhile" by Staind is in the key of G with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "It's Been Awhile" 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's Been Awhile" 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's Been Awhile"?

This arrangement of "It's Been Awhile" uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, Asus4, C, Cmaj7, D, D7, G, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "It's Been Awhile" on piano?

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

Lyrics

And it’s been a while

since I could say

hold my head up high.

And it’s been a while

since I first saw you.

love my self as well.

And it’s been a while

since I could stand on my own two feet a gain.

And it’s been a while

since I could call you.

to dis a pear when I’m with you.

And ev ’ry thing I can’t re mem ber,

as fucked up as it all may seem,

to be, I know it’s me.

the con se quenc es that I’ve ren dered,

I stretched my self be yond my means.

And it’s been a while

since I could say

that was n’t dic ted.

And it’s been a while

since I could say I love my self as well.

And it’s been a while

since I’ve gone and things just like I al ways do.

And it’s been a while

but all that shit seems re mem ber just the way you taste.

And ev ’ry thing I can’t re mem ber,

as fucked up as it all may seem

to be, I know it’s me.

I can not blame this on my fa ther,

I’ve gone and fucked things up a gain.

Why must I feel this way?

Just make this go a way.

Just one more peace ful day.

And it’s been a while

since I could

hold my head up high.

And it’s been a while

since I said I’m sor ry.

It's Been Awhile by Staind

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “It's Been Awhile”

What key is "It's Been Awhile" in?: "It's Been Awhile" by Staind is in the key of G with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "It's Been Awhile" 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's Been Awhile" 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's Been Awhile"?: This arrangement of "It's Been Awhile" uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, Asus4, C, Cmaj7, D, D7, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "It's Been Awhile" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.