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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Old And Wise" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 90 BPM.
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About “Old And Wise”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Old And Wise" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Old And Wise" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "Old And Wise" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Old And Wise" is in the key of A at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Old And Wise"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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