Other arrangements of My Old Friend
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "My Old Friend" by Tim McGraw in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "My Old Friend" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "My Old Friend" with hands-separate practice in E at 184 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "My Old Friend"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "My Old Friend" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "My Old Friend"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "My Old Friend" is in the key of E at 184 BPM.