Old man, look at my life, I’m a lot like (D)you were.
Old man, look at my life, I’m a lot like (D)you were.
Old a man, look at my life, twen ty four and there’s (G)so much more.
Live a lone in a (F)par a dise that (C)makes me think of two.
Love lost, (F)such a cost,
gives me things that (G)don’t get lost, like a coin that (C)won’t get tossed, (F)roll ing home to you.
Old man, take a look at my life, I’m a lot like (Em7)you.
I need some one to love me the whole day (Em7)through.
Oh, one look in my eyes and you can (Am7)tell that’s (Em7)true.
Old man, look at my life, I’m a lot like (D)you were.
Old man, look at my life, I’m a lot like (D)you were.
Old Man by Neil Young
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 80 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Old Man”
- What key is "Old Man" in?
- "Old Man" by Neil Young is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Old Man" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Old Man" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Old Man"?
- This arrangement of "Old Man" uses 6 chords: Am7, C, D, Em7, F, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Old Man" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
- Try "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND", "DON'T LET IT BRING YOU DOWN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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