What A Time

by Julia Michaels

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I (G6)feel a lit tle nau seous and my (G6)hands are shak ing.

I guess I (G6)need you close (Fmaj7)by.

My (G6)throat is get ting dry just and my heart is rac ing.

I have n’t (G6)been by your (Fmaj7)side in (G6)a min ute, but (Fmaj7)I think (G6)a bout it some (C)times,

e ven though I (G6)know it’s not so (Fmaj7)dis tant.

Oh, no, I still (G6)want to rem i (C)nisce it.

I (G6)think of the night in the park; it was get (Fmaj7)ting dark and (G6)we stayed up for (C)ho urs.

What a time, what a time, what a time.

You (G6)clinged to my bod y like you (G6)want ed it for (C)ev er.

What a time, what a time, what a time for you and I.

What a time, what a time for you and I.

I (G6)know we did n’t end it and like (G6)we’re sup posed to,

and now we (G6)get a bit (Fmaj7)tense.

I (G6)won der if my mind just leaves out all the bad parts.

I know we (G6)did n’t make (Fmaj7)sense.

I (G6)ad mit it that (Fmaj7)I think (G6)a bout it some (C)times,

e ven though I (G6)know it’s not so (Fmaj7)dis tant.

Oh, no, I still (G6)want to rem i (C)nisce it.

I (G6)think of the night in the park; it was get (Fmaj7)ting dark and (G6)we stayed up for (C)ho urs.

What a lie, what a lie, what a lie.

You (G6)clinged to my bod y like you (G6)want ed it for (C)ev er.

What a lie, what a lie, what a lie for you and I.

What a lie, what a lie for you and I,

for (G6)you

(G6)and I,

for (G6)you

(G6)and I,

for (G6)you

(G6)and I.

What a time, what a time for you and I.

What a time for you and I, yeah.

What a time, what a time for you and I.

I (G6)think of the night (G6)and I, for (Fmaj7)you (G6)and I,

for (Am)you (G6)and I, yeah.

What A Time by Julia Michaels — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What A Time” by Julia Michaels 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 134 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 "What A 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 "What A 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.