Years From Now

by Don Williams
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Lyrics

(Ab)Years

(Eb)from

(Db)now,

I’ll want you (Ab)years

(Eb)from

(Db)now,

and (Eb)I’ll hold you (Ab)years

(C7)from

(Db)now as I (Bb7)love you to (Eb)night.

You are my (Ab)one

(Eb)true

(Db)friend,

al ways my (Ab)one

(Eb)true

(Db)friend,

and (Eb)I’ll love you (Ab)till

(C7)life’s

(Db)end as I (Bb7)love you to (Eb)night.

You are my

(Db)I know this world that we (Eb)live in can be hard now and (Ab)then, and it (C7)will be a (Fm)gain.

Man y (Bb7)times we’ve been (Eb)down.

(Db)Still love has kept us to (Eb)geth er, the flame nev er (Ab)dies.

When I (C7)look in your (Fm)eyes,

the (Bb7)fu ture I (Eb)see.

Want ing you (Ab)years

(Eb)from

(Db)now,

and (Eb)hold ing you (Ab)years

(Eb)from

(Db)now,

and (Eb)lov ing you (Ab)years

(C7)from

(Db)now as I (Eb)love you to (Ab)night.

(Db)I know this world that we (Eb)live in can be hard now and (Ab)then, and it (C7)will be a (Fm)gain.

Man y (Bb7)times we’ve been (Eb)down.

(Db)Still love has kept us to (Eb)geth er, the flame nev er (Ab)dies.

When I (C7)look in your (Fm)eyes,

the (Bb7)fu ture I (Eb)see.

Want ing you (Ab)years

(Eb)from

(Db)now,

and (Eb)hold ing you (Ab)years

(Eb)from

(Db)now,

and (Eb)lov ing you (Ab)years

(C7)from

(Db)now as I (Eb)love you to (Ab)night.

(Ab)Years

(Eb)from

(Db)now;

(Ab)years

(C7)from

(Db)now.

(Ab)Years

(Eb)from

(Db)now;

(Ab)years

(C7)from

(Db)now.

Years From Now — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Years From Now" by Don Williams: 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 Ab, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Years From Now”

What key is "Years From Now" by Don Williams played in?
Years From Now is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Years From Now"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Years From Now" 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 "Years From Now"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Years From Now"?
"Years From Now" was originally performed by Don Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Years From Now"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb7, C7, Db, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm.
What other songs by Don Williams can I play here?
Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU", "TILL THE RIVERS ALL RUN DRY", "I Believe In You". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Years From Now" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Years From Now" by Don Williams. 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 "Years From Now" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Years From Now" 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.