Too Much Time On My Hands

by Styx

🎹 Loading song
Preparing player…
1
—
Play in Full ModesMore Songs for Kids

Lyrics

Yeah, I’m

Yeah, I’m (D7)sit tin’ on this bar stool talk in’ like a damn fool.

Got the twelve o’ clock news blues.

And I’ve giv en up hope for the af ter noon soaps and a bot tle of cold brew.

Is it an y won der I’m not (D)cra zy?

Is it an y won der I’m sane at all?

Well, I’m (D7)sit tin’ on this bar stool talk in’ like a damn fool.

Got the twelve o’ clock news blues.

And I’ve giv en up hope for the af ter noon soaps and a bot tle of cold brew.

Is it an y won der I’m not (D)cra zy?

Is it an y won der I’m sane at all?

Well, I’m

Is it an y won der I’ve got (Bm7)too much time on my hands?

It’s tick ing a way with my san i ty.

I’ve got (Bm7)too much time on my hands.

It’s hard to be lieve such a ca lam i ty.

I’ve got (Bm7)too much time on my hands, and it’s (A)tick in’ a way, tick in’ a way from me.

(Too much time on my hands.) It’s t t t t tick (Too in’ much a way.

time on my hands.) I don’t know what to (Bm7)do (Too with much my time self.

on my (Em)hands.)

(Bm7)Too much time on my (Em)hands.

(Bm7)Too much time on my (Em)hands.

(Bm7)Too much time on my (A)hands.

Now I’m a hands.)

(Bm7)Too much time on my (Em)hands.

(Bm7)Too much time on my (Em)hands.

Too much time on my hands.

Too much time on my...

Too Much Time On My Hands by Styx — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Too Much Time On My Hands” by Styx 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 D at 120 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 "Too Much Time On My Hands" 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 "Too Much Time On My Hands"?
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.