Photographs And Memories

by Jim Croce
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Lyrics

Pho to graphs and (C)mem o ries,

Christ mas cards you (C)sent to me; and of (Bm)all that I have that are (Em)these

to re (Am7)mem ber you.

Mem o ries that (C)come at night

take me to an (C)oth er time;

(Am7)back to a (Bm)hap pi er (Em)day,

That’s when I (Am7)called you mine.

But (Gmaj7)we sure had a good time when we (Gmaj7)start ed way back when.

(Gmaj7)Morn ing walks and bed room talks, oh, (Bm)how I loved you then.

Sum mer skies and (C)lull a bies,

nights we could n’t (C)say good bye; and of (Bm)all of the things that we (Em)knew,

not a (Am7)dream sur vived.

Pho to graphs and (C)mem o ries,

all the love you (C)gave to me;

(Am7)some how it (Bm)just can’t be (Em)true.

That’s all I’ve (Am7)left of you.

But (Gmaj7)we sure had a good time when we (Gmaj7)start ed way back when.

(Gmaj7)Morn ing walks and bed room talks, oh, (Bm)how I loved you then.

Photographs And Memories — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Photographs And Memories" 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 G, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Photographs And Memories”

Can I play "Photographs And Memories" 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 "Photographs And Memories" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Photographs And Memories" by Jim Croce played in?
Photographs And Memories is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Photographs And Memories"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Photographs And Memories" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Photographs And Memories"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Photographs And Memories"?
"Photographs And Memories" was originally performed by Jim Croce. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Photographs And Memories"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, Bm, C, D7, Em, F#m, Gmaj7.
What other songs by Jim Croce can I play here?
Try "YOU DON'T MESS AROUND WITH JIM", "WORKIN' AT THE CAR WASH BLUES", "I'LL HAVE TO SAY I LOVE YOU IN A SONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Photographs And Memories"?
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. "Photographs And Memories" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Photographs And Memories"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Photographs And Memories" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.