A Time For Us

by Nino Rota
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Lyrics

A time for (Dm)us

some day there’ll (Eb)be

when chains are (Bb)torn

by cour age (Cm)born

of a love that’s (Gm)free.

A time when (Dm)dreams

so long de (Eb)nied

can (Cm)flour

(Dm)ish

as (Gm)we

un veil the love we now (Dm)must (Gm)hide.

A (Bb)time

for (F)us

at (Cm)last

to (Gm)see

a (Ab)life

worth (Eb)while

for (Dm)you

and (Gm)me.

And with our (Dm)love

through tears and (Eb)thorns

we will en (Bb)dure

as we pass (Cm)sure

ly through ev ’ry (Gm)storm.

A time for (Dm)us

some day there’ll (Eb)be

a (Cm)new

(Dm)world,

a (Gm)world

of shin ing hope for you (Dm)and (Gm)me.

A time for (Dm)us

some day there’ll (Eb)be

when chains are (Bb)torn

by cour age (Cm)born

of a love that’s (Gm)free.

A time when (Dm)dreams

so long de (Eb)nied

can (Cm)flour

(Dm)ish

as (Gm)we

un veil the love we now (Dm)must (Gm)hide.

A (Bb)time

for (F)us

at (Cm)last

to (Gm)see

a (Ab)life

worth (Eb)while

for (Dm)you

and (Gm)me.

And with our (Dm)love

through tears and (Eb)thorns

we will en (Bb)dure

as we pass (Cm)sure

ly through ev ’ry (Gm)storm.

A time for (Dm)us

some day there’ll (Eb)be

a (Cm)new

(Dm)world,

a (Gm)world

of shin ing hope for you (Dm)and (Gm)me.

A time for (Gm)me.

A Time For Us — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "A Time For Us" by Nino Rota: 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 Bb, 64 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “A Time For Us”

What key is "A Time For Us" by Nino Rota played in?
A Time For Us is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Time For Us"?
The arrangement plays at 64 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Time For Us" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Time For Us"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Time For Us"?
"A Time For Us" was originally performed by Nino Rota. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Time For Us"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Cm6, Dm, Dm7, Eb, F, +1 more.
What other songs by Nino Rota can I play here?
Try "The Godfather (Love Theme)", "A Time For Us (Love Theme)", "A Time For Us (Love Theme from Romeo And Juliet)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "A Time For Us" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Time For Us" by Nino Rota. 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 "A Time For Us" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "A Time For Us" 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.