About “Those Were The Days”

Why does "Those Were The 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 "Those Were The Days".

What key is "Those Were The Days" by Mary Hopkin played in?

Those Were The Days 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 "Those Were The Days"?

The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Those Were The 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 "Those Were The Days"?

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

Who composed "Those Were The Days"?

"Those Were The Days" was originally performed by Mary Hopkin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Those Were The Days"?

This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Am, Am6, Am7, B, B9, C, Dm, +6 more.

Is this real sheet music for "Those Were The 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 "Those Were The Days".

Can I see all the notes in "Those Were The 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 C at 85 BPM.