Is this real sheet music for "Old And Wise"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Old And Wise".

Can I see all the notes in "Old And Wise"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 90 BPM.

Old And Wise — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Old And Wise" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: A
Tempo: 90 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Alan Parsons Project

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How to Play "Old And Wise" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.