I Didn't Know What Time It Was

· by Rodgers & Hart

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(F#m7)I

(B7)did n’t (Em7)know what time it was, (F#m7)then

I met (G9)you.

(F#)Oh,

(Bsus)what a (A7)love ly time it was, (D)how sub lime it was, (F9)too!

(F#m7)I

(B7)did n’t (Em7)know what day it was, (F#m7)you

held my (G9)hand.

(F#)Warm

(Bsus)like the (A7)month of May it was (D)and I’ll say it was (D7)grand.

(G)Grand

to be a (Am)live, to be (B7)young, to be (Am)mad, to be (B7)yours a (G7)lone!

(C)Grand

to see your (G)face, feel your touch, hear your (Em7)voice say I’m (A7)all your (D7)own!

(F#m7)I

(B7)did n’t (Em7)know what year it was.

(F#m7)Life

was no (G9)prize.

(F#)I

(Bsus)want ed (Em7)love and here it was (D)shin ing out of your (F7)eyes.

I’m (Bm7)wise

and I (Am7)know what (D7sus)time it is (G)now!

(F#m7)I

(B7)did n’t (Em7)know what time it was, (F#m7)then

I met (G9)you.

(F#)Oh,

(Bsus)what a (A7)love ly time it was, (D)how sub lime it was, (F9)too!

(F#m7)I

(B7)did n’t (Em7)know what day it was, (F#m7)you

held my (G9)hand.

(F#)Warm

(Bsus)like the (A7)month of May it was (D)and I’ll say it was (D7)grand.

(G)Grand

to be a (Am)live, to be (B7)young, to be (Am)mad, to be (B7)yours a (G7)lone!

(C)Grand

to see your (G)face, feel your touch, hear your (Em7)voice say I’m (A7)all your (D7)own!

(F#m7)I

(B7)did n’t (Em7)know what year it was.

(F#m7)Life

was no (G9)prize.

(F#)I

(Bsus)want ed (Em7)love and here it was (D)shin ing out of your (F7)eyes.

I’m (Bm7)wise

and I (Am7)know what (D7sus)time it is (G)now!

(Abmaj7)now!

I Didn't Know What Time It Was by Rodgers & Hart — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Didn't Know What Time It Was” by Rodgers & Hart 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 100 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 "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" 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 "I Didn't Know What Time It Was"?: 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 Rodgers & Hart songs work for kids?: Try "Bewitched", "Bewitched", "Blue Moon". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.