What key is "Old And Wise" in?

"Old And Wise" by Alan Parsons Project is in the key of A with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Old And Wise" 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 "Old And Wise" 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 "Old And Wise"?

This arrangement of "Old And Wise" uses 22 chords: Ab, Am, Apow, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, D, +14 more.

How long does it take to learn "Old And Wise" 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 Alan Parsons Project can I play here?

Try "LUCIFER", "SIRIUS", "EYE IN THE SKY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

As (Am)far as my (Em)eyes can (Fmaj7)see,

there are (Am)shad ows sur (Em)round ing (Fmaj7)me.

And to those I left be hind,

I (Gm)want ed you to know

you’ve (Fm)al ways shared my deep est thoughts;

you (Dsus)fol low where I go.

And oh,

when I’m old and wise;

bit ter words mean (Cm)lit tle to me;

au tumn (D13)winds will blow right through me.

And (Cm)some

day

in the midst of time,

when they ask me (Cm)if I knew you, I’d smile and say you were a friend of (Ab)mine,

and the sad ness would be (Gm7)lift ed from my (Cm)eyes,

oh,

(Bb)when I’m old and wise.

As (Am)far as my (Em)eyes can (Fmaj7)see,

there are (Am)shad ows sur (Em)round ing (Fmaj7)me.

And to those I leave be hind,

I (Gm)want you all to know

you’ve (Fm)al ways shared my dark est hours;

I’ll (Dsus)miss you when I go.

And oh,

when I’m old and wise;

heav y words that (Cm)tossed and grilled me,

au tumn (D13)winds, will blow right through me.

And (Cm)some

day

in the mist of time,

when they ask you (Cm)if you knew me, re mem ber that you were a friend of (Ab)mine,

as the fi nal cur tain (Gm7)falls be fore my (Cm)eyes,

oh,

(Bb)when I’m old and wise.

As (Am)far as my (Em)eyes can (Fmaj7)see.

Old And Wise by Alan Parsons Project

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Old And Wise”

What key is "Old And Wise" in?: "Old And Wise" by Alan Parsons Project is in the key of A with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Old And Wise" 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 "Old And Wise" 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 "Old And Wise"?: This arrangement of "Old And Wise" uses 22 chords: Ab, Am, Apow, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, D, +14 more.
How long does it take to learn "Old And Wise" 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 Alan Parsons Project can I play here?: Try "LUCIFER", "SIRIUS", "EYE IN THE SKY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.