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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "All This Time" by Sting in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "All This Time" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "All This Time" with hands-separate practice in G at 114 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "All This Time"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "All This Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "All This Time"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "All This Time" is in the key of G at 114 BPM.