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I (G)can’t re mem ber when I you used n’t there,
(Dm7)when I (G7)did n’t care
for (D)an y one but (Bm7)you.
I (G)swear
we’ve been through (F#m7)ev ’ry thing there is.
Can’t i mag ine (Dm7)an y thing we’ve (Cmaj7)missed.
But Can’t i mag ine (G)an y thing the (Am7)two of us can’t (D11)do.
Through the (G)years,
you’ve (Em7)nev er let me (Am7)down,
you’ve (D11)turned my life a round.
The (Em7)sweet est days I’ve (Am7)found I’ve found with (D11)you.
(D)Through the (Bm7)years,
I’ve (E)nev er been a (Am7)fraid,
I’ve (D7)loved the life we’ve (Bm7)made.
And (E)I’m so glad I’ve (Cmaj7)stayed
right here (Bm7)with you
(D11)through the (G)years.
I (G)can’t re mem ber what I you used to do,
(Dm7)who I (G7)trust ed, who
I (D)lis tened to be (Bm7)fore.
I (G)swear
you’ve taught me (F#m7)ev ’ry thing I know.
Can’t i mag ine (Dm7)an y some one (Cmaj7)missed.
But through the years it (G)seems to me I (Am7)need you more and (D11)more.
Through the (G)years,
through (Em7)all the good and (Am7)bad,
I (D11)knew how much we had.
I’ve (Em7)al ways been so (Am7)glad to be with (D11)you.
(D)Through the (Bm7)years,
it’s (E)bet ter ev ’ry (Am7)day,
you’ve (D7)kissed my tears a (Bm7)way.
As (E)long as it’s o (Cmaj7)kay,
I’ll stay (Bm7)with you
(D11)through the (G)years.
I (G)years.
Through the (Ab)years,
when ev ’ry thing went (Bbm7)wrong,
to geth er my life we were a (Cm7)strong.
I (F7)know that I be longed right here with you.
(Eb7)Through the (Cm7)years,
I (F)nev er had a (Bbm7)doubt
we’d al ways work things (Cm7)out.
I’ve (F)learned what love’s a bout
by (Cm7)lov ing (Bbm7)you
(Eb11)through the (Ab)years.
Through the (Ab)years,
when ev er let me (Bbm7)down,
to you er my life we were a (Cm7)round.
The (F7)sweet est days I’ve found I’ve found with you.
(Eb7)Through the (Cm7)years,
it’s (F)bet ter ev ’ry (Bbm7)day,
you’ve kissed my work a (Cm7)way.
As (F)long as it’s o kay,
I’ll (Cm7)lov with (Bbm7)you
(Eb11)through the (Ab)years.
Through the (Ab)years.
Through The Years — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Through The Years" by Kenny Rogers: 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 G, 124 BPM.
This arrangement is a fantastic workout for smooth chord transitions — you're dealing with 24 distinct chords in the key of G, which means your left hand will be constantly reshaping across major, minor seventh, and dominant voicings.
Pay special attention to the shifts between Bm7, Em7, and Am7 versus the chromatic surprises like Bbm7, Cm7, and that Eb7 — those are the moments where most students hesitate and break the flow.
Start hands-separate at around 80 BPM, and loop any four-bar phrase that contains one of those unexpected flat chords until the fingering feels automatic.
Your right hand melody is lyrical and fairly stepwise, so once you're comfortable, focus on using sustained pedal to connect the ballad phrasing without blurring those jazzy chord changes — lift cleanly on each new harmony.
At 124 BPM it moves quicker than you'd expect for a ballad, so don't let the romantic mood trick you into dragging.
This is the piece that will genuinely build your confidence navigating complex chord progressions in real time — once these 24 shapes sit under your fingers, simpler songs will feel effortless.
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About “Through The Years”
- What key is "Through The Years" by Kenny Rogers played in?
- Through The Years is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Through The Years"?
- The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Through The Years" 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 "Through The Years"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Through The Years"?
- "Through The Years" was originally performed by Kenny Rogers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Through The Years"?
- This arrangement uses 24 chords: Ab, Am7, B7, Bbm7, Bm7, C, Cm7, Cmaj7, +16 more.
- What other songs by Kenny Rogers can I play here?
- Try "SHE BELIEVES IN ME", "SWEET MUSIC MAN", "We've Got Tonight". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Through The Years" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Through The Years" by Kenny Rogers. 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 "Through The Years" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Through The Years" 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.