Time

by Sarah McLachlan

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Time here

(Eb)all but means (Bb)noth ing, just (F)shad ows that move ’cross the wall.

(Gm9)They keep me (Gm9)com pa ny, (Eb)but they don’t ask of me, (F)they don’t say (Gm)noth ing at all.

And I need just a lit tle more si lence.

I need just a lit tle more time.

for (Gm9)You send your (Gm9)thieves to me, (Eb)si lent ly stalk ing me, drag ing ging me in to your war.

Would you (Gm9)give me no (Gm9)choice in this?

(Eb)I know you can’t re sist try ing to re o pen a sore.

Would you

Leave me be; I (Ebmaj7)don’t want to ar gue.

I (F)just get con fused and I (Cm7)come all un done.

And if I a gree, well, it’s just to ap pease you, ’cause (Bb)I don’t re mem ber what (Eb)we’re fight ing for.

You see (Gm9)love

a (Eb)tight, thorn y thread that you spin in a cir cle of gold.

To (Gm9)have me, to hold me, a (Eb)to ken for all to see, (F)cap tured to be yours a lone.

Time here

(Eb)all but means (Bb)noth ing, just (F)shad ows that move ’cross the wall.

(Gm9)They keep me (Gm9)com pa ny, (Eb)but they don’t ask of me, (F)they don’t say (Gm)noth ing at all.

Leave me be; I (Ebmaj7)don’t want to ar gue.

I (F)just get con fused and I (Cm7)come all un done.

And if I a gree, well, it’s just to ap pease you, ’cause (Bb)I don’t re mem ber what (Eb)we’re fight ing for.

Time by Sarah McLachlan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Time by Sarah McLachlan 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 Eb at 125 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 "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 "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.