Other arrangements of Those Were The Days
Pick a learning view.
(Am)Once up on a (Am6)time there was a (Am6)tav ern
We (A)where we used to raise a glass or (Dm)two.
Re (Dm)mem ber how we laughed a way the (Am7)ho urs,
and (B)dreamed of all the (B9)great things we would (E)do.
Those were the (Am)days, my friend.
We thought they’d (Dm)nev er end.
We’d sing and (G)dance for (G7)ev er and a (C)day;
we’d live the (Dm)life we chose, we’d fight and (Am)nev er lose, for we were (E7)young and sure to have our (Am)way.
La la la la la la la la la (Dm)la la la those were (F7)the (E7)days, oh yes, those were the (Am)days.
(Am)Then the bus y (Am6)years went rush ing (Am6)by us.
I (A)lost our star ry no tions on the (Dm)way.
Re (Dm)If by chance I’d see you in the (Am7)tav ern,
we’d (B)smile at one an (B9)oth er and we’d (E)say.
Those were the (Am)days, my friend.
We thought they’d (Dm)nev er end.
We’d sing and (G)dance for (G7)ev er and a (C)day;
we’d live the (Dm)life we chose, we’d fight and (Am)nev er lose, for we were (E7)young and sure to have our (Am)way.
La la la la la la la la la (Dm)la la la those were (F7)the (E7)days, oh yes, those were the (Am)days.
(Am)days.
Those Were The Days — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Those Were The Days" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 85 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 “Those Were The Days”
- Can I play "Those Were The Days" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Those Were The Days" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Those Were The Days"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Those Were The Days" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Those Were The Days"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Those Were The Days" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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