Seven Days

by Sting
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Lyrics

“Sev en days” o was all she wrote,

a kind of ul ti ma tum note,

she (G)gave to me,

she (F)gave to me.

When I thought the field had cleared,

it seems (Eb6/9)an oth er (Bb6/9)suit ap peared

to (G)chal lenge me,

in (E)woe is me.

Though I hate to make a choice,

my op (Eb6/9)tions are de (Bb6/9)creas ing most

ly (G)rap id ly.

per (F)Well, we’ll see.

drink.

I don’t think she’d bluff this time, I real (Eb6/9)ly have to make her mine.

It’s (G)plain to see,

it’s (E)him or me.

(F)Mon day,

(F#)I could wait till (G)Tues day,

if (E7)I make up my (Am7)mind.

(F)Wedn’s day would be (G)fine,

(E7)Thurs day’s on (Am7)my mind.

(Bb)Fri day’d give me (Am7)time,

(Bb)Sat ur day

could (Am7)wait,

but (Fm)Sun day’d be too (C6/9)late.

The fact he’s o ver six feet ten

a might in still in oth er men,

but (G)not in me,

the (F)might y flea.

Ask if I am mouse or man,

the mir (Eb6/9)ror oth a (Bb6/9)way I ran.

He’ll (G)mur der me

in (E)time for tea.

Does it both er me at all?

My ri (Eb6/9)val is Ne (Bb6/9)an der thal.

It (G)makes me think,

per (F)haps I a drink.

I Q is no prob lem here, we won’t (Eb6/9)be play ing Scrab ble for

her (G)hand, I fear.

I (E)need that beer.

(F)Mon day,

(F#)I could wait till (G)Tues day,

if (E7)I make up my (Am7)mind.

(F)Wedn’s day would be (G)fine,

(E7)Thurs day’s on (Am7)my mind.

(Bb)Fri day’d give me (Am7)time,

(Bb)Sat ur day

could (Am7)wait,

but (Fm)Sun day’d be too (C6/9)late.

Sev en days

will quick ly go.

The fact re mains

I love her so.

Sev en days,

so man y ways,

but I can’t run

a (C6/9)way,

I can’t run

a (C6/9)way.

(Bb)Sun day’d be too late.

Do I (C6/9)have to tell a sto ry

of a (Bb)thou sand rain y days since we first met?

It’s a (Cmaj6/9)big e nough um brel la,

but it’s (Bb)al ways me that ends up

get (Cmaj6/9)ting wet,

yeah, (Bb)yeah.

Seven Days — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Seven Days" by Sting: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 132 BPM.

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

About “Seven Days”

What key is "Seven Days" by Sting played in?
Seven Days 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 "Seven Days"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Seven Days" 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 "Seven Days"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Seven Days"?
"Seven Days" was originally performed by Sting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Seven Days"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: Am7, Bb6, Bb7, Bb9, Bbdom, C, C6, Cmaj9, +9 more.
What other songs by Sting can I play here?
Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Seven Days" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Seven Days" by Sting. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Seven Days" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Seven Days" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.