My old (C#m)friend,
this I re call
’cause the (A)times we had es was the (F#m)hang in’ on my wall.
I would n’t (C#m)trade
them for gold,
’cause they (A)laugh and they cry me, they (A)some how sanc ti fy me, the (A)wom an in the sto ries I have told
and tell a gain.
My old (C#m)friend,
I a pol o gize
for the (A)years that have past since the last time you and I dust ed off
those mem o ries.
But the (A)run nin’ and the rac es, the (A)peo ple and the plac es, there was (A)al ways some where else I had to be.
And time gets (Bsus)thin,
my old (C#m)friend.
Don’t know (E)why,
don’t know (E)why.
Don’t know (E)why,
don’t know (E)why.
Don’t know
My old (C#m)friend.
Good (E)bye,
good (E)bye.
Good (E)bye,
good (E)bye,
my old (A)friend,
my old (Eno3d)friend.
Good (A)bye,
good (Asus2)bye.
My Old Friend by Tim McGraw
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 184 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “My Old Friend”
- What key is "My Old Friend" in?
- "My Old Friend" by Tim McGraw is in the key of E with a tempo of 184 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "My Old Friend" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "My Old Friend" 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 "My Old Friend"?
- This arrangement of "My Old Friend" uses 11 chords: A, A6, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C#m, E, Epow, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "My Old Friend" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Tim McGraw can I play here?
- Try "HIGHWAY DON'T CARE", "SUSPICIONS", "LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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