Funny How Time Slips Away

by Willie Nelson
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Funny How Time Slips Away" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Funny How Time Slips Away”

Where are the chord symbols for "Funny How Time Slips Away" 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. "Funny How Time Slips Away" is in F.
What key is "Funny How Time Slips Away" by Willie Nelson played in?
Funny How Time Slips Away is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Funny How Time Slips Away"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Funny How Time Slips Away" 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 "Funny How Time Slips Away"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Funny How Time Slips Away"?
"Funny How Time Slips Away" was originally performed by Willie Nelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Funny How Time Slips Away" 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. "Funny How Time Slips Away" is in the key of F at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "Funny How Time Slips Away"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.