4 Minutes

by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake
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Lyrics

I’m out of time and all I (D5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (G5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (D5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (G5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (D5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (G5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (D5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, four min utes, hey.

I’m out of time and all I (G5)got is four min utes, freak y, freak y, err, err, come on.

Ahh,

yeah,

huh,

break it down, come on.

Hey, uhh, come on, we got ta break it.

Come on, boy, I been wait in’ for some bod y to pick up my stroll.

Well, don’t waste time, give me a sign.

Tell me how you wan na roll,

umm.

I want some bod y to speed it up for me then take it down slow.

There’s e nough room for both.

Well, I can hit it back, just got ta show me where it’s at.

Are you read y to go?

Are you read y to go, freak y, freak y, freak y, freak y, freak y, come on.

If you want it, you al read y got it.

If you thought it, it bet ter be what you want, freak y, freak y, err.

If you feel it, it must be real.

Just say the word and I’m a give you what you want.

Time is (Cm)wait in’.

We on ly (Gm)got four min utes to save the world.

hes i (F)tat in’.

Grab a boy, (Gm)grab a girl.

Time is (Cm)wait in’.

We on ly (Gm)got four min utes to save the world.

hes i (F)tat in’.

We on ly (F)got four min utes, (Gm)huh, a four min utes.

keep it (Gm7)up, keep it up.

Don’t be a pri, hey, Ma don na, uhh.

You got ta get in line, hop.

Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock.

That’s right, keep it up, keep it up.

Don’t be a pri, hey, Ma don na, uhh.

You got ta get in line, hop.

Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, freak y, freak y, err.

Some times I think what I need is a you in ter ven tion,

yeah.

And you know I can tell that you like it and that it’s good by the way that you move,

ohh, hey.

The road to hell is paved with good in ten tions,

yeah.

But if I die to night at least I can say I did what I want ed to do.

Tell me, how ’bout you?

Freak y, freak y, err.

up, keep it up.

Don’t be a pri, hey, Ma don na, uhh.

You got ta get in line, hop.

Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, break down.

Yeah,

tick tock, tick tock, tick tock.

Yeah,

uhh,

tick tock, tick tock, tick tock.

I on ly got four min utes

to save the world.

4 Minutes — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "4 Minutes" by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “4 Minutes”

What key is "4 Minutes" by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake played in?
4 Minutes is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "4 Minutes"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "4 Minutes" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "4 Minutes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "4 Minutes"?
"4 Minutes" was originally performed by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "4 Minutes"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: C, Cm, Cpow, Dpow, Ebpow, F, Gm, Gm7, +1 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "4 Minutes" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "4 Minutes" by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "4 Minutes" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "4 Minutes" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.