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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Those Were The Days" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 85 BPM.
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About “Those Were The Days”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Those Were The Days" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Those Were The Days" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Those Were The Days" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Those Were The Days" is in the key of C at 85 BPM.
- What chords are in "Those Were The Days"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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