Time After Time

by Cyndi Lauper
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Lyrics

(Dm)Ly ing (C)in my (Dm)bed I (C)hear the (Dm)clock (C)tick and (Dm)think of (C)you.

(Dm)Caught (C)up in (Dm)cir (C)cles, con fu (C)sion is (Dm)no thing (C)new.

(F)Flash (G)back, (Em)warm (F)nights,

al (G)most left be hind.

(F)Suit (G)case of (Em)me mo (F)ries,

(G7sus4)time af ter… (Dm)Some times you (Dm)pic ture (C)me, I’m (Dm)walk (C)ing too (Dm)far a (C)head.

(Dm)You’re (C)call ing (Dm)to (C)me, I can’t (C)hear what (Dm)you’ve (C)said.

Then (F)you (G)say, (Em)“Go (F)slow”

I (G)fall be

(F)Suit (G)case of (Em)me mo (F)ries,

(G7sus4)time af ter… The (G)se cond hand un (F)winds.

If you’re lost you can look and you will find me,

time (G7sus4)af ter time.

If you fall I will catch you, I’ll be wait ing,

time (G7sus4)af ter time.

If you’re lost you can look and you will find me,

time (G7sus4)af ter time.

If you fall I will catch you, I will be wait ing, time (G7sus4)af ter time.

(F)You (G)say, (Em)“Go (F)slow”

I (G)fall be hind.

The (G)se cond hand un (F)winds.

If you’re lost you can look and you will find me,

time (G7sus4)af ter time.

If you fall I will catch you, I’ll be wait ing,

time (G7sus4)af ter time.

If you’re lost you can look and you will find me,

time (G7sus4)af ter time.

If you fall I will catch you, I will be wait ing, time (G7sus4)af ter time.

Time (G7sus4)af ter time.

Time (G7sus4)af ter time.

Time After Time — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 128 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Time After Time

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Time After Time" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Time After Time".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper in?
The backing track is in C at 128 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Time After Time" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Time After Time"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Time After Time", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Time After Time" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Time After Time"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Time After Time"?
"Time After Time" was originally performed by Cyndi Lauper. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Time After Time" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Time After Time" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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