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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Then" 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 C, 79 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 “Then”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Then"?
- 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 "Then" by Brad Paisley played in?
- Then 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 "Then"?
- The arrangement plays at 79 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Then" 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 "Then"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Then"?
- "Then" was originally performed by Brad Paisley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Brad Paisley can I play here?
- Try "LETTER TO ME", "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "TICKS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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 "Then". Key of C, 79 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.