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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Those Were The Days" by Mary Hopkin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Those Were The Days" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Those Were The Days" by Mary Hopkin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Those Were The Days" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Those Were The Days" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.