About “It's Been Awhile”

Can I play "It's Been Awhile" without reading sheet music?

Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "It's Been Awhile" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.

What key is "It's Been Awhile" by Staind played in?

It's Been Awhile is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's Been Awhile"?

The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

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

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "It's Been Awhile"?

"It's Been Awhile" was originally performed by Staind. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "It's Been Awhile"?

This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, Asus4, C, Cmaj7, D, D7, G, +1 more.

Can a complete beginner play "It's Been Awhile"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "It's Been Awhile" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "It's Been Awhile"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It's Been Awhile" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.