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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Old And Wise" by Alan Parsons Project: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Old And Wise" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Old And Wise" by Alan Parsons Project. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Old And Wise" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Old And Wise" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.