When I Grow Too Old To Dream

by Sigmund Romberg
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Lyrics

(F)When

I grow too old to dream,

(C7)I’ll have you to re (F)mem

ber.

(Bb)When I (Gm)grow too (F)old to (Dm)dream, your (F)love will (C7)live in my (F)heart.

So (C7)kiss

me,

my (F)sweet,

and so

(A7)let

us (Dm)part.

And (Bb)when

I grow

too (F)old

to (Dm)dream,

that (F)kiss

will (C7)live in my (F)heart.

When I Grow Too Old To Dream by Sigmund Romberg

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “When I Grow Too Old To Dream”

What key is "When I Grow Too Old To Dream" in?
"When I Grow Too Old To Dream" by Sigmund Romberg is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "When I Grow Too Old To Dream" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "When I Grow Too Old To Dream" 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.
How long does it take to learn "When I Grow Too Old To Dream" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sigmund Romberg can I play here?
Try "STOUTHEARTED MEN", "Drinking Song (from The Student Prince)", "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.