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Hey, old friend, are you o (Bm)kay, (F#)old (Bm)friend?
What do you (C)say, old friend, are we or (G)are we u nique?
(Gm7)Time goes (C7)by, ev ’ry thing (F)else keeps chang ing.
(Cm7)You and I, we get con (Ebmaj7)tin ued next (Cm)week.
(C)Most friends fade or they don’t (Bm)make (F#)the (Bm)grade.
New ones are (C)quick ly made and, in a (G)pinch, sure they’ll (G7)do.
But (C)us, old (F7)friend, what’s to dis (Bm7)cuss, old (C)friend?
(C#)Here’s (D7)to us!
Who’s like us?
Damn (C)few.
(C)Hey, old friends, how do we (Bm)stay (F#)old (Gmaj7)friends?
No one can (C)say, old friends, how an old (G)friend ship sur vives.
(Gm7)One day (C7)chums hav ing a (F)laugh a min ute, (Cm7)one day comes, and they’re a (Ebmaj7)part of your (Gmaj7)lives.
(C)New friends pour through the re (Bm)volv (F#)ing (Gmaj7)door.
May be there’s (C)one that’s more.
If you find (G)one, that ’ll (G7)do.
But (C)two old (F7)friends, ’spe cial ly (Bm7)you, old (C)friends, (C#)here’s (D7)to us!
Who’s like us?
(Eb)Two old friends, few er won’t (F)do, old friends.
(F)Got ta have (Eb)two old friends, help ing you (Bb)bal ance a long.
(Bbm7)One up (Eb7)braids you for your (Abmaj7)faults and fan cies, (Abm7)one per suades you that the (Gbmaj7)oth er one’s wrong.
(Eb)Most friends fade or they don’t (Dm)make the grade.
New ones are (Eb)quick ly made, per fect as (Bb)long as they’re (Bb7)new.
But (Ebmaj7)us, old (Ab7)friends what’s to dis (Bb)cuss, old (Eb)friends?
(E)Here’s (Eb)to us!
Who’s (Eb)like us?
Damn (Eb)few!
Old Friends — Simple Sheet Music
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"Old Friends" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 132 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Old Friends”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Old Friends"?
- 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 — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Old Friends" by Stephen Sondheim played in?
- Old Friends is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Old Friends"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Old Friends" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Old Friends"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Old Friends"?
- "Old Friends" was originally performed by Stephen Sondheim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
- Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". 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 — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Old Friends". Key of G, 132 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 — 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.