These Days

by Rascal Flatts
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Lyrics

Hey, ba by,

is that you?

Wow, your hair got so long.

Yeah, yeah, I love it, I real ly do.

Nor ma Jean, ain’t that the song we’d sing in the car, driv in’ down town, top down, mak in’ the rounds,

check in’ out the (Em7)bands on Dol hee ney Av e nue.

Yeah, life throws you curves,

but (Csus2)you learn to swerve.

Me, I swung and I missed and the next thing you know I’m rem i nisc in’, (Am7)dream in’ old dreams,

wish in’ old wish es like (Csus2)you would be back a gain.

I (D)wake (G)up and tear (G)drops they (D)fall down like rain.

I (D)put (Em7)on that old (G)song we (D)danced to and then

I (D)head (G)off to my (G)job.

Guess (D)not much has changed.

Punch the clock,

head for home,

check the phone

just in case.

Go to bed,

dream of you,

that’s what I’m do in’ these (G)days.

Yeah, that’s what I’m do in’.

Some one told me af ter col lege

(Csus2)you ran (G)off (Am7)to Ve gas.

You (D)mar ried a ro de o cow boy.

Why?

(Am7)That ain’t the girl I knew.

Me, I’ve been a few plac es, most ly here and there (C)once or twice.

Still sort in’ out life, but I’m do in’ al right.

Yeah, it’s good to see you, too.

Well, hey, girl, you’re late

and those planes, they won’t wait.

But if you (D)ev er come back a round this sleep y old town, (D)prom ise me you’ll stop in to see an old friend.

And un til then.

do in’ these.

I (D)wake (G)up and tear (G)drops they (D)fall down like rain.

I (D)put (Em7)on that old (G)song we (D)danced to and then go to bed,

dream of you,

that’s what I’m do in’ these (G)days.

These Days — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"These Days" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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

About “These Days”

Why does "These Days" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "These Days".
What key is "These Days" by Rascal Flatts played in?
These Days is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "These Days"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "These 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 "These Days"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "These Days"?
"These Days" was originally performed by Rascal Flatts. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "These Days"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, Csus2, D, Em, Em7, G.
What other songs by Rascal Flatts can I play here?
Try "TO MAKE HER LOVE ME", "BACKWARDS", "LIFE IS A HIGHWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "These Days"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "These Days".
Can I see all the notes in "These Days"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.