Borrowed Time

· by John Lennon

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Lyrics

When I was young er,

liv ing con fu sion and (D)deep des pair.

When I was young er ah ha.

Liv ing il lu sion of free dom pow er.

When I was young er,

liv ing con fu sion and (D)deep des pair.

When I was young er ah ha.

Liv ing il lu sion of free dom pow er.

(C)Liv ing on (D)bor rowed time,

with out a thought for to mor row.

(C)Liv ing on (D)bor rowed time,

with out a thought for to mor row.

Ba ba ba ba ba ba (D)ba ba ba.

Ba ba ba ba ba ba (D)ba ba ba.

Good to be old er,

would not ex change a sin gle (D)day or a year.

Good to be old er,

less com pli ca tion, sin gle (D)ev ’ry thing clear.

(C)Liv ing on (D)bor rowed time,

with out a thought for to mor row.

(C)Liv ing on (D)bor rowed time,

with out a thought for to mor row.

Borrowed Time by John Lennon — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Borrowed Time” by John Lennon in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 114 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Borrowed Time" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Borrowed Time"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other John Lennon songs work for kids?: Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.