Time After Time

by Cyndi Lauper
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Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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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 (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key 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

Why does the accompaniment for "Time After Time" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
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.
Can I use "Time After Time" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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