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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"My Old Friend" 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 E, 184 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “My Old Friend”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Old Friend"?
- 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 "My Old Friend" by Tim McGraw played in?
- My Old Friend is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Old Friend"?
- The arrangement plays at 184 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My Old Friend" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "My Old Friend"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Old Friend"?
- "My Old Friend" was originally performed by Tim McGraw. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "My Old Friend"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, A6, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C#m, E, Epow, +3 more.
- What other songs by Tim McGraw can I play here?
- Try "HIGHWAY DON'T CARE", "SUSPICIONS", "LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING". 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 "My Old Friend". Key of E, 184 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.