All This Time

by Sting
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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.

(C)Yeah, yeah.

(C)Yeah, yeah.

All This Time β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"All This Time" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 114 BPM.

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

About β€œAll This Time”

Why does "All This Time" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "All This Time".
What key is "All This Time" by Sting played in?
All This Time 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 "All This Time"?
The arrangement plays at 114 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "All This Time" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "All This Time"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "All This Time"?
"All This Time" was originally performed by Sting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "All This Time"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "All This Time".
Can I see all the notes in "All This Time"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 114 BPM.