Is "It's About 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 "It's About 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.

How many chords does "It's About Time" use?

Just 11 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m7, Cmaj7, D, Dpow, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Jamie Cullum songs work for kids?

Try "TWENTYSOMETHING", "NEXT YEAR, BABY", "GRAN TORINO". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

It's About Time

· by Jamie Cullum

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Lyrics

(E)Walk ing down to the (C#m7)wa ter’s edge where (A)I have been be fore,

(A)if (C#m7)I don’t find my pen love some time I’m (A)walk ing out that door.

The (E)Some may come and some may go, but (A)no one seems to be

(A)the (E)per son I’ve been search ing for, the (A)one who’s meant for me.

Bid ing my (C#m7)time

try ing to find a heart that’s lone ly.

Look ing for (C#m7)her

my love, my one and on ly.

May be I’ll (C#m7)dream

to night a bout the girl who’ll be com ing my (A)way,

so I’ll (F#m7)take this chance and cel e (B7sus)brate the day.

When I’m (C#m7)mak ing my way through an (E)o pen door, I’ve (E)got some love and so much more and I’m (A)read y to make some one (D)mine.

(E)Mak ing my way through an (A)o pen door, I’ve (B)got some love and so much more and I’ll (A)find her, ’cause it’s a bout (D)time.

(E)Try too hard and it (C#m7)feels just like you’re (A)run ning on thin air.

(A)if (C#m7)Why does love hap pen by sur prise if (A)you don’t real ly care?

The (E)past is gone, the flames are out from (A)fires one that have burned.

(A)the (E)New i deals and dif f’rent thoughts, from (A)les sons I have learned.

Bid ing my (C#m7)time

try ing to find a heart that’s lone ly.

Look ing for (C#m7)her

my love, my one and on ly.

May be I’ll (C#m7)dream

to night a bout the girl who’ll be com ing my (A)way,

so I’ll (F#m7)take this chance and cel e (B7sus)brate the day.

When I’m (C#m7)mak ing my way through an (E)o pen door, I’ve (E)got some love and so much more and I’m (A)read y to make some one (D)mine.

(E)Mak ing my way through an (A)o pen door, I’ve (B)got some love and so much more and I’ll (A)find her, ’cause it’s a bout (D)time.

Got the feel ing this could take a pret ty long while

to (G#m7)find that smile, put my faith in an oth er piece of good ad vice.

Well, I (G#m7)tried that twice, (Cmaj7)wait ing for

a lit tle (D5)some thing more

to in spire,

take me high er.

And I’m (A)read y to make some one mine.

(E)Mak ing my way through an (A)o pen door, I’ve (B)got some love and so much more and I’ll (A)find her, ’cause it’s a bout (D)time.

it’s a bout time.

It’s a bout time,

(D)it’s

a bout time.

(C#m7)Do (B)do (E)do (C#m7)do (B)do (E)do.

It's About Time by Jamie Cullum — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's About Time” by Jamie Cullum 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 E at 78 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "It's About 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 "It's About 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.
How many chords does "It's About Time" use?: Just 11 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m7, Cmaj7, D, Dpow, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jamie Cullum songs work for kids?: Try "TWENTYSOMETHING", "NEXT YEAR, BABY", "GRAN TORINO". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.