Lyrics
Well hel (F)lo there,
(Bb)my, it’s been a long, long (F)time.
“How’m I do in’?”
that you’d (Bb)Oh, I guess that I’m do in’ (F)fine.
It’s been so (Fmaj7)long now
yet it (F7)seems like
it was (Bb6)on
ly yes ter (G7)day.
Ain’t it’s it (C7)fun ny
how time
slips a (F)way.
How’s your (F)new love,
(Bb)I hope that he’s do in’ (F)fine.
Heard you told him
nev er (Bb)love him till the end do of (F)time.
Now, that’s the (Fmaj7)same thing
that you (F7)told me,
seems like (Bb6)on
ly yes ter (G7)day.
Ain’t it’s it (C7)fun ny
how time
slips a (F)way.
Got ta (F)way.
Funny How Time Slips Away by Willie Nelson
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Funny How Time Slips Away" in?
- "Funny How Time Slips Away" by Willie Nelson is in the key of F with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Funny How Time Slips Away" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Funny How Time Slips Away" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Funny How Time Slips Away" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Willie Nelson can I play here?
- Try "ON THE ROAD AGAIN", "HARBOR LIGHTS", "HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.