Until It's Time For You To Go

by Buffy Sainte-Marie

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You’re not a (Ab)dream, f’rent, you’re not an (Ab)an gel, we’re you’re a (C)man.

I’m not a (Bbm)queen, I’m a (Bbm)wom an, like take my (Bbm7)hand.

We’ll make a (Ab)space out in the (Ab)lives but that we’d (C)planned,

and here we’ll (Bbm7)stay un til it’s (Eb7)time for you to (Ab)go.

Yes, we’re (Ab)dif f’rent, you’re worlds a (Ab)part, gel, we’re not the (C)same,

we laughed and (Bbm)played at the (Bbm)start an, like in a (Bbm7)game.

You could have (Ab)stayed out side my (Ab)heart but in you (C)came,

and here you’ll (Bbm7)stay un til it’s (Eb7)time for you to (Ab)go.

Yes, we’re (Ab)go

(F#7)Don’t ask (Ab)why,

(F#7)don’t ask (Ab)how,

(C7)don’t ask for (Fsus)ev er,

(Bb7)love me (Eb)now.

This love of (Ab)mine had no be (Ab)gin ning, it has no (C)end,

I was an (Bbm)oak, now I’m a (Bbm)wil low; now I can (Bbm7)bend.

And though I’ll (Ab)nev er in my (Ab)life see you a (C)gain,

still I’ll (Bbm7)stay un til it’s (Eb7)time for you to (Ab)go.

(F#7)Don’t ask (Ab)why of me,

(F#7)don’t ask (Ab)how of me,

don’t ask for (Fm)ev er of me, (Bbm7)love me, (Bb7)love me (Eb)now.

You’re not a (Ab)dream, you’re not an (Ab)an gel, you’re a (C)man,

I’m not a (Bbm)queen, I’m a (Bbm)wom an, take my (Bbm7)hand.

We’ll make a (Ab)space in the (Ab)lives that we’d (Ebm)planned,

and here we’ll (Bbm7)stay un til it’s (Eb7)time for you to (Ab)go.

Until It's Time For You To Go by Buffy Sainte-Marie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Until It's Time For You To Go” by Buffy Sainte-Marie 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 Db at 155 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 "Until It's Time For You To Go" 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 "Until It's Time For You To Go"?
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.