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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Old Man" by Neil Young in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Old Man" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Old Man" with hands-separate practice in D at 80 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Old Man"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Old Man" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Old Man"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Old Man" is in the key of D at 80 BPM.
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