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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Photographs And Memories" by Jim Croce in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Photographs And Memories"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Photographs And Memories" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 110 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.