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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Comes A Time" by Neil Young in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Comes A Time" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — 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 "Comes A Time" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Comes A 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 "Comes A Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Comes A 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. "Comes A Time" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.