5 Years Time

by Noah and the Whale
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Lyrics

Oh, well in (C)five years (F)time we could be (G)walk ing round a (F)zoo with the (C)sun shin ing (F)down o ver (G)me and you.

And there’ll be (C)love in the (F)bo dies of the (G)el e phants too.

I’ll put my hands o ver (F)your eyes but (G)you’ll peek through.

And there’ll be (C)sun, sun, (F)sun

all o ver our bo dies and (C)sun, sun, (F)sun

all down our (F)necks.

And there’ll be (C)sun, sun, (F)sun

all o ver our fa ces and (C)sun, sun, (F)sun.

So, what the heck?

5 Years Time — Simple Sheet Music

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"5 Years Time" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 110 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “5 Years Time”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "5 Years Time"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "5 Years Time" by Noah and the Whale played in?
5 Years Time is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "5 Years Time"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "5 Years Time" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "5 Years Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "5 Years Time"?
"5 Years Time" was originally performed by Noah and the Whale. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "5 Years Time"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, F, Fmaj7, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "5 Years Time". Key of C, 110 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.