Other arrangements of These Days
Pick a learning view.
(D)I was (C)walk ing a round, just a face in the crowd, tryin’ to (Em)keep my self out of the rain.
(D)Saw a (C)va ga bond king with a sty ro foam crown, won dered (Em)if I might end up the same.
(D)There’s a (C)man out on the cor ner,
he and (Em)sing ing old songs a bout (C)change,
ev ’ry bo dy got their (D)cross to bear these (G)days.
She came (C)look ing a for some a shel ter the legs with a (Em)suit case to full of to dreams.
(D)To a (C)mo tel bond room on the bou le vard, I guess she’s (Em)try in’ to be up James Dean.
(D)There’s She’s (C)seen all of dis ci ples,
he said (Em)all ma, the wan a na (C)be’s,
no one wants dy to be (D)cross them selves these (G)days.
She came (Em)days.
Still there’s (C)no thing to hold on to but these days.
These (C)days,
the stars seem out of (Em)reach,
these (C)days,
there ain’t a (D)lad der on these (G)streets.
These (C)days are fast,
(D)no thing lasts
(G)in this grace less (C)age,
there ain’t no bo dy left but us these days.
Jim my the mid night train.
There (C)ain’t no bo dy left but us these days.
(Oh.
)
I know Rome’s (A)still burn ing
though the times (A)have changed.
This world (A)keeps turn ing (D)round and round and round and round these (C)days.
(C)days.
These (C)days,
stars seem out of (Em)reach,
these (C)days,
there ain’t a (D)lad der on these (G)streets.
These (C)days are fast,
(D)love don’t last,
(G)it’s a grace less (C)age
e ven in no cence has caught the mid night train.
These (C)days,
stars seem out of (Em)reach,
these (C)days,
there ain’t a (D)lad der on these (G)streets.
These (C)days are fast,
(D)no thing lasts
(G)there ain’t no to (C)waste,
e there ain’t no bo dy left to take the blame.
These
There (C)ain’t no bo dy left but us these (G)days.
There (C)ain’t no bo dy left but us these (G)days.
There
These Days — Simple Sheet Music
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"These Days" 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 G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “These Days”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "These Days"?
- 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 "These Days" by Bon Jovi 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 Bon Jovi. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "These Days"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C, D, Em, Em7, G.
- What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?
- Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". 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 "These Days". Key of G, 120 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.
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