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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Borrowed Time" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Borrowed Time" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Borrowed Time" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Borrowed Time" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Borrowed Time" is in the key of G at 114 BPM.
- What chords are in "Borrowed Time"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.