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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Old And Wise" by Alan Parsons Project in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Old And Wise" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Old And Wise" with hands-separate practice in A at 90 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Old And Wise"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Old And Wise" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Old And Wise"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Old And Wise" is in the key of A at 90 BPM.
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