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When I was old
er,
I was a sail
or
on an o pen sea.
But now I’m un der wa
ter
and my skin is pal
er
than it should ev er be.
Mm.
I’m on my back a gain,
dream ing of a time and place where you and I re main the best of friends.
E ven af ter all this ends,
can we pre tend?
I’m on my,
I’m on my back a gain.
It’s seem ing more and more like all we ev er do is see how far it bends be fore it breaks in half and then
we bend it back a gain.
(B)Guess I got caught in the mid dle of it.
Yes, I’ve been taught, got a lit tle of it in my blood,
in my blood.
(G)Mem o ries burn like a for est fire.
Heav y rain turns an y fu n’ral pyre to mud
in the flood.
When I was old
er,
I was a sail
or
on an o pen sea.
But now I’m un der wa
ter
and my skin is pal
er
than it should ev er be.
I’m watch ing mov ies back to back in black and white.
I nev er seen an y bod y do it like I do it an y bet ter.
Been go ing o ver you, I’m o ver due for new en deav ors.
No bod y lone ly like I’m lone ly and I don’t know wheth er you’d real ly like it in the lime light.
You’d sym pa thize with all the bad guys.
I’m still a vic tim in my own right,
but I’m the vil lain in my own eyes.
yeah.
When I was old
er,
I was a sail
or
on an o pen sea.
When I Was Older — Simple Sheet Music
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"When I Was Older" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of B, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “When I Was Older”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "When I Was Older"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "When I Was Older" by Billie Eilish played in?
- When I Was Older is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "When I Was Older"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When I Was Older" 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 "When I Was Older"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When I Was Older"?
- "When I Was Older" was originally performed by Billie Eilish. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Billie Eilish can I play here?
- Try "COPYCAT", "OCEAN EYES", "WISH YOU WERE GAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "When I Was Older". Key of B, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.