Old Days

by Chicago
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Lyrics

Oh, (C)Old days,

(C)good times (Dm7)I re (F)mem ber,

(C)fun days

(C)filled with (Dm7)sim ple (F)pleas ure.

Drive in mov ies,

com ic books and blue jeans,

How dy Doo dy,

base ball cards and (E7)birth days (Am)take me back

to a (Am7)world gone a way.

Boy hood (Am)Mem o ries

seem like (Am7)yes ter day.

(F)Old days

(G)on my mind and (F)in my heart (C)to stay.

(F)Old days,

(G)dark ened dreams of (F)good times gone a way.

(F)Old days,

(G)days of love and (F)feel ing fan cy free.

(F)Old days,

(G)days of mag ic (F)still so close to me.

Old Days โ€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Old Days" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œOld Daysโ€

Can I play "Old Days" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) 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 Days" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Old Days" by Chicago played in?
Old Days is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Old Days"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Old Days" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Old Days"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Old Days"?
"Old Days" was originally performed by Chicago. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Chicago can I play here?
Try "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME", "LOOK AWAY", "FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Old Days"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "Old Days" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Old Days"?
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 Days" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.