About “Those Were The Days”

Can I learn "Those Were The Days" with falling notes like Synthesia?

Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Those Were The Days" with hands-separate practice in C at 85 BPM.

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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Those Were The Days"?

Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Those Were The Days" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "Those Were The Days"?

Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Those Were The Days" is in the key of C at 85 BPM.