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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Old Days" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Old Days"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music โ€” same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Old Days". Key of C, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below โ€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.