Other arrangements of Same Old Lang Syne
Pick a learning view.
Met my old lov er in the (Am7)gro c’ry store.
The snow was fall ing Christ mas (Am7)Eve.
I stole be hind her in the (Am7)fro zen foods and (G)I (F#)touched her on the sleeve.
She did n’t rec og nize the (Am7)face at first,
but then her eyes flew o pen (Am7)wide.
She went to hug me and she (Am7)spilled her purse and (G)we (F#)laughed un til we cried.
We drank a toast to (F)in no cence; we (G)drank a toast to now.
We tried to reach be yond the (F)emp ti ness, but (G)nei ther one knew how.
We drank a toast to (F)in no cence, we (G)drank a toast to time;
re liv ing, in our (F)el o quence, an (G)oth er “Auld Lang (G)Syne.”
The beer was emp ty and our (Am7)tongues were tired,
and run ning out of things to (Am7)say.
She gave a kiss to me as (Am)I (G)got (Am)out, and I (D9)watched her drive a way.
Just for a mo ment I was (Am7)back at school,
and felt that old fa mil iar (Am7)pain.
And, as I turned to make my (Am)way (G)back (Am)home, the (D9)snow turned in to (F)rain....
Same Old Lang Syne — Simple Sheet Music
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"Same Old Lang Syne" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 112 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Same Old Lang Syne”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Same Old Lang Syne"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Same Old Lang Syne" by Dan Fogelberg played in?
- Same Old Lang Syne is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Same Old Lang Syne"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Same Old Lang Syne" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Same Old Lang Syne"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Same Old Lang Syne"?
- "Same Old Lang Syne" was originally performed by Dan Fogelberg. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Same Old Lang Syne"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Bb9, C, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, D7, +12 more.
- What other songs by Dan Fogelberg can I play here?
- Try "LEADER OF THE BAND", "RHYTHM OF THE RAIN", "LONGER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Same Old Lang Syne". Key of C, 112 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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