Comes A Time

by Neil Young
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Lyrics

(G)Comes a time

when you’re drift in’.

We Comes a time

when you (Am7)set tle down.

Comes a light.

Feel in’s lift in’.

That’s Lift that ba by right up off the ground.

(G)Oh,

(F)this old world

keeps (G)spin nin’ ’round.

It’s a (F)won der tall (C)trees ain’t (G)lay in’ down.

There comes a time.

(G)You and I,

we were cap tured.

We took our souls

and we (Am7)flew a way.

We were right.

We were giv ing.

That’s how we kept by what we gave a way.

(G)Oh,

(F)this old world

keeps (G)spin nin’ ’round.

It’s a (F)won der tall (C)trees ain’t (G)lay in’ down.

There comes a time.

There comes a time.

There comes a time.

There comes a time.

Comes A Time — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Comes A 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, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Comes A Time”

Where are the chord symbols for "Comes A 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. "Comes A Time" is in G.
What key is "Comes A Time" by Neil Young played in?
Comes A 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 "Comes A Time"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Comes A Time" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Comes A Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Comes A Time"?
"Comes A Time" was originally performed by Neil Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Comes A Time"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, Bm, C, D, Dm7, F, G.
What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Comes A 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. "Comes A Time" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Comes A 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.