What key is "All This Time" in?

"All This Time" by Sting is in the key of G with a tempo of 114 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "All This Time" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "All This Time" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "All This Time" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Sting can I play here?

Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I (G)looked out a (Em7)cross

the (C)riv er to day.

Saw a cit y (Em7)in the fog and an old church tow (C)er where the sea gulls play.

Saw the (G)sad shire (Em7)hors es walk (D)ing home in the so (G)di um light,

two (G)priests on the fer (Em)ry.

Oc to ber (D)geese on a cold win ter’s (G)night.

All this time

the (A)riv er flowed

end (Dsus)less ly

to the (G)sea.

Two priests (Em7)cross

the (C)riv er to day.

Saw a cit y (Em7)in the fog and an old church tow (C)er where the sea gulls play.

Saw the (G)sad shire (Em7)hors es walk (D)ing home in the so (G)di um light,

two (G)priests on the fer (Em)ry.

Oc to ber (D)geese on a cold win ter’s (G)night.

All this time

the (A)riv er flowed

end (Dsus)less ly

to the (G)sea.

Two priests (G)sea.

If I (Em)had my way,

take a (A7sus)boat from the riv (A7)er

and I’d bur (Dsus)y the old man.

I’d bur y him at (G)sea.

Bless ed are the

like a (G)si lent tear.

All

this time

the (A)riv er flowed.

Fath er, if (D)Je sus ex ists, then (Dsus)how come he (D)nev er lives (G)here?

(C)Yeah, yeah.

All This Time by Sting

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 114 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “All This Time”

What key is "All This Time" in?: "All This Time" by Sting is in the key of G with a tempo of 114 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "All This Time" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "All This Time" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "All This Time" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sting can I play here?: Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.