School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)

by Will D. Cobb
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(F)School days, school days, (F)dear old (Abdim)gold en (Gm7)rule (C7)days; read in’ and ’rit in’ and ’rith me tic, (F)taught to the tune of the hick ’ry stick.

You were my (D7)queen in (G7)cal i co, (C7)I was your bash ful (F)bare foot beau.

(F7)And you (Bb)wrote on my (Bdim)slate, “I (F)love you, (A)Joe,” (Dm)when (G7)we were a (C7)cou ple of (F)kids.

School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)" 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 F, 152 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 “School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)”

Can I play "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)" 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 "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)" by Will D. Cobb played in?
School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids) is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)"?
The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)" 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 "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)"?
"School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)" was originally performed by Will D. Cobb. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)"?
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. "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.