What key is "On Days Like These" in?

"On Days Like These" by Matt Monro is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "On Days Like These" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "On Days Like These" 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 "On Days Like These"?

This arrangement of "On Days Like These" uses 20 chords: Ab, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, C, C7, +12 more.

How long does it take to learn "On Days Like These" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Matt Monro can I play here?

Try "From Russia With Love", "Portrait Of My Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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Ques (Gm)ti gior (Cm)ni quan do vien (F7sus4)i, il (F7)belle so (Cm)le,

la (F7)la la (Bb6)la la la la la la la la la.

On (Gm)days like (Cm)these,

(Cm)when skies are (F7sus4)blue

(F7)and fields are (Cm)green,

I (F7)look a (Bb)round

(Bbmaj7)and think a (Bbmaj9)bout

(Bb)what might have (Bb)been.

And (Gm)then I (Cm)hear

(Cm)sweet mu sic (F7sus4)by

(F7)float a round my (Cm)head,

as (F7)I re (Bb)call

the ma ny (Bbmaj9)things

(Bb)we left un (Bb)said.

It’s on days like (Am7)these

that (D7)I

re (Gm)mem ber

sing ing songs and drink ing (C)wine

while your (Eb)eyes

played games with (Ab)mine.

On (Bb)days (Dbdim7)like (Cm)these,

(Cm)I won der (F7sus4)what

(F7)be came of (Cm)you,

may (F7)be to (Bb)day

(Bbmaj7)you’re sing ing (Bbmaj9)songs

(Bb)with some one (Bb)new.

I’d (Gm)like to (Cm)think

(Cm)you’re walk ing (F7sus4)by

(F7)those a wil low (Cm)trees,

re (F7)mem ber (Bb)ing

the love we (Bbmaj9)knew

(Bb)on days like (Bb)these.

It’s on days like (Am7)these

that (D7)I

re (Gm)mem ber

sing ing songs and drink ing (C)wine

while your (Eb)eyes

played games with (Ab)mine.

On (Bb)days (Dbdim7)like (Cm)these

I (F7sus4)won der what be (F7)came of (Cm)you,

may (F7)be to (Bb)day

(Bbmaj7)you’re sing ing (Bbmaj9)songs

(Bb)with some one new.

Ques (Gm)ti gior (Cm)ni

quan do vien (F7sus4)i, il (F7)belle so (Cm)le,

la (F7)la la (Bb6)la la la la la la la la la.

La (Gm)la la (Cm)la

la la la la

la (F7)la la (Bb6)la.

On Days Like These by Matt Monro

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 92 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “On Days Like These”

What key is "On Days Like These" in?: "On Days Like These" by Matt Monro is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "On Days Like These" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "On Days Like These" 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 "On Days Like These"?: This arrangement of "On Days Like These" uses 20 chords: Ab, Am7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, C, C7, +12 more.
How long does it take to learn "On Days Like These" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Matt Monro can I play here?: Try "From Russia With Love", "Portrait Of My Love". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.