Time To Say Goodbye

by Sarah Brightman with Andrea Bocelli

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Lyrics

Quan do so no so lo so gno (C)l’o riz zon te man can le pa (Gsus)ro (G)le, (C)si lo so che (D)non c’è lu ce (C)u na stan za (D)quan do man ca (Gsus)so (G)le, (Dsus)se non ci (D)sei (C)tu (Em)con (C)me, con (D)me.

(G)Su

le fi (D)ne stre mo stra (Em7)tut ti mio cuo re che (C)hai ac (D)ce so, (G)chiu di den tro (D)me la lu ce (Em7)che

hai con (C)tra to per (D)stra da.

(G)Time to

(D)say good (Em7)bye.

Pa (G)e si

che non ho (Em7)mai

ve (C)du to vis su to con (G)te

(C)a des so (D)si li vi (G)vrò.

Con te

(D)par ti (Em7)

su (G)na vi per ma ri

(D)che, lo lo (Em7)so,

no, (C)no non e si sto no (G)più,

(C)con te io (D7)li vi vrò.

Quan do sei lon ta na so gno (C)l’o riz zon te man can le pa (Gsus)ro (G)le, (C)e io si lo (D)so che sei con (C6)me, con (D)me, (C)tu mia lu na (D)tu sei qui con (Em)me,

(C)mi o so le (D)tu sei qui con (C)me, con (D)me, con (C)me, con (D)me.

(G)Time to

(D)say good (Em7)bye.

Pa (G)e si

che non ho (Em7)mai

ve (C)du to vis su to con (G)te

(C)a des so (D7)si li vi (G)vrò.

Con te

(D)par ti (Em7)

su (G)na vi per ma ri

che, io lo (Em7)so,

no, (C)no, non e si sto no (G)più,

(C)con te io (D7)li ri vi (A)vrò.

Con te

(E)par ti (F#m7)

su (A)na vi per ma ri

(E)che, io lo (F#m7)so,

no, (D)no, non e si sto no (A)più,

(D)con te io (E7)li ri vi (A)vrò.

Con te

(E)par ti (F#m7)rò.

(D)Io (E)con (CN.C.)te.

Time To Say Goodbye by Sarah Brightman with Andrea Bocelli — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Time To Say Goodbye by Sarah Brightman with Andrea Bocelli 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 G at 60 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a wonderful workout for balancing a singing melody in your right hand against a steady oompah bass pattern in your left — that means your left hand alternates between a low root note and a higher chord chunk, so focus early on keeping that pattern smooth and even at 60 BPM before adding the melody on top. With sixteen chords in the key of G, you'll hit a few surprising shifts — watch especially for the move into C♯m and F♯m7, which pull your hand out of familiar G-major territory and require quick finger repositioning. I'd suggest looping the climactic section hands-separately first, since that's where the chord changes stack up fastest and the dramatic dynamics tempt you to rush. Use the sustain pedal generously but change it cleanly with each new chord; muddy pedaling is the number-one stumbling point I see with this piece. Keep your tempo locked even when the emotion swells — restraint is what makes the big moments land. This song will genuinely solidify your confidence moving between major, minor, and suspended chords under a lyrical melody, a skill you'll use in almost everything you play next.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Time To Say Goodbye" 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 To Say Goodbye"?
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 "Time To Say Goodbye" use?
Just 16 chords: A, Bm, C, C#m, C6, D, D7, Dm, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.