Time

by Ne-Yo

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Lyrics

“How come

you don’t

make time for me an y more?”

That’s the

last thing she (Gm)said to you.

And now, when you call, she don’t an swer an y more,

or the line is bus y and you can’t get through.

In the time

it would take

you to learn from your mis takes,

in the time

it would take to dial the phone,

in the time

it would take

you to re al ize her great ness, she’ll be gone.

She’s moved on

to some one who takes the time.

Her love

was n’t

a pri or i ty to you.

You had

oth er things (Gm)on your mind.

And now

that it’s much too lit tle and so far too late,

the (Bb)bus y sig nal’s all that’s left be hind.

You’re all a lone.

In the time

No one knows what they have un til they don’t,

and by then it does n’t mat ter an y more.

You’re all a lone.

In the time

it would take

you to learn from your mis takes,

in the time

it would take to dial the phone,

in the time

it would take you to re al ize her great ness, she’ll

be gone.

She’ll be gone.

In the time

it would take

you to re al ize her great ness, she’ll

be gone.

She’s moved on.

Hang up the (Cm)phone.

Time by Ne-Yo — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Time by Ne-Yo 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 Ab at 69 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.