Old Man

by Neil Young
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Old Man" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.

About “Old Man

Can I play "Old Man" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) 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 Man" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Old Man"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Old Man" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Old Man"?
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 Man" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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