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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Seven Days"?
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 C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Seven Days" 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 C, 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 132 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.