Time

by Pink Floyd

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Lyrics

(Am)Tick ing a way to the mo ments that make up a (C)dull day;

(G)frit ter and waste the hours in an off you hand (Am)way.

The Kick ing a round on a piece of ground way, in your (C)home town;

(G)wait ing for some one or some thing to show you the (Am)way.

(Fmaj7)Tired of ly ing in the sun shine, (Cmaj7)stay ing home to watch the rain,

(Fmaj7)you are young and life is long, and (Cmaj7)there is time to kill to day.

(Fmaj7)Hang And then one day, you find

(Em)a ten years have got be hind way.

you.

(Dm)No one told you when to run.

ver.

You missed the start ing gun.

And you (Am)run and you run to catch up with the sun, but it’s (C)sink ing;

(G)rac ing a round to come up be hind you a (Am)gain.

The sun is the same in a rel a tive way, but you’re (C)old er,

(G)short er of breath, one and one day to clos er to (Am)death.

(Fmaj7)Ev ’ry year is get ting short er, (Cmaj7)nev er seem to find the time.

(Fmaj7)Plans that ei ther come to naught, or (Cmaj7)half a page of scrib bled lines.

(Fmaj7)Hang ing on in qui et des per (Em)a tion is the got Eng lish way.

The (Dm)time is gone.

The song is o ver.

You missed the start ing gun.

And you Thought I’d some thing (Dm7b5)more to say.

Time by Pink Floyd — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Time” by Pink Floyd 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 C at 124 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 "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.