Other arrangements of Million Years Ago
Pick a learning view.
When I on ly (Dm7)want ed to have fun
learn ing to (Cmaj7)fly, learn ing to run.
I let my (Dm7)heart de cide the way it’s like when I was (Am7)young.
Deep (A7)down I (Dm7)must have al ways known
that this would be (Cmaj7)in ev i ta ble.
To earn don’t my (Dm7)stripes, I’d have to pay in and bear my (Am)soul.
I know I’m (Dm7)not the on ly one
who re grets the things they’ve done.
Some times I just (Dm7)feel it’s on ly me.
who can’t stand the re (Am7)flec tion they that they see.
I (A7)wish I could (Dm7)live a lit tle more,
look up to the (Cmaj7)sky, not just the floor.
I feel like my (Dm7)life is flash ing by
and all I can (Am7)do is watch and cry.
I (A7)miss the (Dm7)air, I miss my (G7)friends, I miss my (Cmaj7)moth er, I miss it when
life was a (Dm7)par ty to be thrown,
but that was a (Am)mil (G)lion (Dm)years (Em)a (Am)go.
When I walk a (Dm7)round all of the streets
where I grew (Cmaj7)up and found my feet,
I they can’t (Dm7)look me in the eye, it’s like they’re scared of (Am7)me.
I (A7)try to (Dm7)think of things to say,
that like a joke (Cmaj7)in or mem o ry.
But they don’t my (Dm7)rec og nize me now, in the light of (Am)day.
I know I’m (Dm7)not the on ly one
who re grets the things they’ve done.
Some times I just (Dm7)feel it’s on ly me.
who nev er the be (Am7)came tion they thought they’d be.
I (A7)wish I could (Dm7)live a lit tle more,
look up to the (Cmaj7)sky, not just the floor.
I feel like my (Dm7)life is flash ing by
and all I can (Am7)do is watch and cry.
I (A7)miss the (Dm7)air, I miss my (G7)friends, I miss my (Cmaj7)moth er, I miss it when
life was a (Dm7)par ty to be thrown,
but that was a (Am)mil (G)lion (Dm)years (Em)a (Am)go.
(Am)go.
A mil (G)lion (Dm)years (Em)a (Am)go.
Million Years Ago — Simple Sheet Music
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"Million Years Ago" 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 A, 106 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Million Years Ago”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Million Years Ago"?
- 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 "Million Years Ago" by Adele played in?
- Million Years Ago is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Million Years Ago"?
- The arrangement plays at 106 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Million Years Ago" 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 "Million Years Ago"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Million Years Ago"?
- "Million Years Ago" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Adele can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". 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 "Million Years Ago". Key of A, 106 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.


