What key is "Then" in?

"Then" by Brad Paisley is in the key of C with a tempo of 79 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Then" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Then" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Then" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Brad Paisley can I play here?

Try "LETTER TO ME", "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "TICKS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I re mem ber (Gsus)try in’ not to stare the night that I first (Fsus2)met you.

(G)You had me mes mer ized.

And were (Am7)three weeks lat er (F)in the front porch light, tak in’ (G)for ty five min utes to kiss good night.

I had n’t (F)told you yet,

but I thought I (G)loved you then.

And now you’re my whole (G)life,

now you’re my whole (G)world, and I just can’t be (F)lieve the way I feel a bout you (C)girl.

Like a riv er meets the (E)sea, strong er than it’s ev er (G)been.

We’ve come so far since that (F)day and I thought I loved you (C)then.

I re mem ber (Gsus)tak in’ you to back to right where I first (Fsus2)met you.

(G)You You were so sur prised.

And were (Am7)peo ple a round, (F)but I did n’t care.

I in’ (G)got ty down on one to knee right there I and n’t (F)once a gain,

but I thought I (G)loved you then.

But now you’re my whole (G)life,

now you’re my whole (G)world, and I just can’t be (F)lieve the way I feel a bout you (C)girl.

Like a We’ll look back some (E)day at this mo ment that we’re (G)in, and I’ll look at you and (F)day and I thought I loved you (C)then.

(C)then.

(F)I can just (G)see you

with a (F)ba by on the (C)way, and I can just (G)see you

when your (F)hair is turn in’ (C)gray.

What (G)I can’t see is how I’m ev er (C)gon na (C)love you (F)more.

But I’ve been there be (G)fore.

(F)say,

“And I thought I loved you (C)then,

and I thought I loved you (Am7)then.”

(C)Ooh,

(G)ooh

(Am7)ooh,

Then by Brad Paisley

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 79 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Then”

What key is "Then" in?: "Then" by Brad Paisley is in the key of C with a tempo of 79 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Then" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Then" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Then" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Brad Paisley can I play here?: Try "LETTER TO ME", "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "TICKS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.