About “The Living Years”

Can I learn "The Living Years" with falling notes like Synthesia?

Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Living Years" with hands-separate practice in Db at 90 BPM.

What key is "The Living Years" by Mike + The Mechanics played in?

The Living Years is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Living Years"?

The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "The Living Years" 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 "The Living Years"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "The Living Years"?

"The Living Years" was originally performed by Mike + The Mechanics. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "The Living Years"?

This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bbm, Db, Eb, Eb7, Gb, Gm.

Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Living Years"?

Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Living Years" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "The Living Years"?

Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Living Years" is in the key of Db at 90 BPM.