Is "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" 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've Had) The Time Of My Life"?

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 "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" use?

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

What other Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes songs work for kids?

Try "THE TIME OF MY LIFE", "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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(I've Had) The Time Of My Life

· by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

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Lyrics

Now (E)I’ve

(C#m7)had the time of my (D)life,

no I nev er felt this way be (E)fore,

yes I (C#m7)swear

it’s the (D)truth,

and I owe it all to you, ’cause (E)I’ve

(C#m7)had the time of my (D)life

and I owe it all to you.

I’ve been (D)wait ing for so long, now I’ve fi nal ly found some one to stand by (E)me.

We saw the (D)writ ing on the wall I as we felt this ma gi cal fan ta (E)sy.

Now with (D)pas sion in our eyes don’t there’s no way we could dis guise it se cret (E)ly.

So we (D)take each oth er’s hand ’cause we seem to un der stand the ur gen (E)cy.

Just re mem ber

you’re the one thing

(G)I can’t get e nough of.

So I’ll tell you some thing,

(B)this could be love.

(A)Be (B)cause

I’ve had the time of my (D)life,

no I nev er felt this way be (E)fore,

yes I (C#m7)swear

it’s the truth

and I (Bsus4)owe it all to (B7)you.

With my (D)bo ing dy and soul I want you more than ma you’ll ev fan er (E)know.

So we’ll (D)pas just let it go don’t be a fraid we could to lose it se con (E)trol.

Yes I (D)know what’s on your mind when you say to un der “Stay with me to (E)night.”

Just re mem ber

you’re the one thing

(G)I can’t get e nough of.

So I’ll tell you some thing,

(B)this could be love.

(A)Be (B)cause

I’ve had the time of my (D)life,

no I nev er felt this way be (E)fore,

yes I (C#m7)swear

it’s the truth

and I (Bsus4)owe it all to (B7)you.

With my (F#m7)owe it all to (B)you, ’cause (E)I’ve

(C#m7)had the time of my (D)life,

and I’ve searched through ev ’ry o pen (E)door

till I’ve (C#m7)found

the truth

and I (B)owe it all to you.

Now (E)I’ve

(C#m7)had the time of my (D)life

no I nev er felt this way be (E)fore,

yes I swear

it’s the (D)truth,

and I owe it to you.

(E)I’ve

(C#m7)had the time of my (D)life

no I nev er felt this way be (E)fore,

yes I (C#m7)swear

it’s the truth,

and I (F#m7)owe it all to (F#m7)you.

’cause (E)I’ve

(C#m7)had the time of my (D)life

and I’ve searched through ev ’ry o pen (E)door

till I’ve (C#m7)found

the the truth,

and I (F#m7)owe it all to (F#m7)you.

’cause

(I've Had) The Time Of My Life by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “(I've Had) The Time Of My Life” by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes 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 112 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 "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" 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've Had) The Time Of My Life"?: 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 "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" use?: Just 11 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C, C#m7, D, E, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes songs work for kids?: Try "THE TIME OF MY LIFE", "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.