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) — Simple Sheet Music

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"School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)" 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 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)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)"?
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 "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.
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 "School Days (When We Were A Couple Of Kids)". Key of F, 152 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.