What key is "Today" in?

"Today" by The New Christy Minstrels is in the key of F with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Today" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Today" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Today"?

This arrangement of "Today" uses 7 chords: Bb, Bbm, C7, Dm, F, F7, Gm.

How long does it take to learn "Today" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

To (F)day,

while the (Dm)blos soms

still (Gm)cling

to the (C7)vine,

I’ll (F)taste your straw (Dm)ber ries,

I’ll (Gm)drink your

sweet (C7)wine.

A (F)mil lion

to (F7)mor rows

shall (Bb)all

pass a (Bbm)way

(F)e’er I for (Dm)get

all the (Gm)joy

that is (C7)mine

to (F)day.

I (F)I’ll

be a (Dm)dan dy,

and (Gm)I’ll be

a (C7)ro ver.

(F)You’ll know

who I (Dm)am is es by the (Gm)songs ter that I (C7)sing.

I’ll (F)feast

at your (Dm)ta ble,

I’ll (Gm)sleep in your (C7)clo ver.

(Bb)Who cares

what the (C7)mor row

shall (F)bring?

To (F)day,

while the (Dm)blos soms

still (Gm)cling

to the (C7)vine,

I’ll (F)taste your straw (Dm)ber ries,

I’ll (Gm)drink your

sweet (C7)wine.

A (F)mil lion

to (F7)mor rows

shall (Bb)all

pass a (Bbm)way

(F)e’er I for (Dm)get

all the (Gm)joy

that is (C7)mine

to (F)day.

I (F)can’t

be con (Dm)tent ed

with (Gm)yes ter

day’s (C7)glo ry,

(F)I can’t

live on (Dm)prom is es by the (Gm)win ter that to (C7)spring.

To (F)day

is my (Dm)mo ment,

I’ll (Gm)now is my (C7)sto ry.

(Bb)I laugh

and I’ll (C7)cry and

I’ll (F)sing:

To (F)day.

Today by The New Christy Minstrels

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Today”

What key is "Today" in?: "Today" by The New Christy Minstrels is in the key of F with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Today" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Today" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Today"?: This arrangement of "Today" uses 7 chords: Bb, Bbm, C7, Dm, F, F7, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "Today" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.