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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.
Old And Wise — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Old And Wise" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.
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About “Old And Wise”
- Can I play "Old And Wise" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Old And Wise" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Old And Wise" by Alan Parsons Project played in?
- Old And Wise is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Old And Wise"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Old And Wise" 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 "Old And Wise"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Old And Wise"?
- "Old And Wise" was originally performed by Alan Parsons Project. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Old And Wise"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: Ab, Am, Apow, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cm, D, +14 more.
- What other songs by Alan Parsons Project can I play here?
- Try "LUCIFER", "SIRIUS", "EYE IN THE SKY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Old And Wise"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Old And Wise" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Old And Wise"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Old And Wise" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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