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When I was young er,
liv ing con fu sion and (D)deep des pair.
When I was young er ah ha.
Liv ing il lu sion of free dom pow er.
When I was young er,
liv ing con fu sion and (D)deep des pair.
When I was young er ah ha.
Liv ing il lu sion of free dom pow er.
(C)Liv ing on (D)bor rowed time,
with out a thought for to mor row.
(C)Liv ing on (D)bor rowed time,
with out a thought for to mor row.
Ba ba ba ba ba ba (D)ba ba ba.
Ba ba ba ba ba ba (D)ba ba ba.
Good to be old er,
would not ex change a sin gle (D)day or a year.
Good to be old er,
less com pli ca tion, sin gle (D)ev ’ry thing clear.
(C)Liv ing on (D)bor rowed time,
with out a thought for to mor row.
(C)Liv ing on (D)bor rowed time,
with out a thought for to mor row.
Borrowed Time — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Borrowed Time" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 114 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Borrowed Time”
- Can I play "Borrowed Time" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Borrowed Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Borrowed Time" by John Lennon played in?
- Borrowed 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 "Borrowed Time"?
- The arrangement plays at 114 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Borrowed Time" 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 "Borrowed Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Borrowed Time"?
- "Borrowed Time" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
- Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Borrowed Time"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Borrowed Time" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Borrowed Time"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Borrowed Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.