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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Old Man" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 80 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Old Man”
- Why does "Old Man" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Old Man".
- What key is "Old Man" by Neil Young played in?
- Old Man is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Old Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Old Man" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Old Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Old Man"?
- "Old Man" was originally performed by Neil Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Old Man"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, C, D, Em7, F, G.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Old Man"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Old Man".
- Can I see all the notes in "Old Man"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 80 BPM.
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