(G)If the (G)hands of (C)time
(D)were (G)hands that (G)I could (C)hold,
(D7)I’d (G)keep them (G)warm and (Em)in my (Em)hands they’d (Csus)not (C)turn (D)cold.
(G)Hand in (G)hand we’d (C)choose
(D)the (G)mo ments (G)that should (Em6)last;
the (Bm)love ly (Bm7)mo ments (Em7)that should have no (A7sus)fu ture (A7)and no (D)past.
The (Dm7)sum mer from the top of the (Dmaj7)swing,
the (Dm7)com fort in the sound of a (Am7)lull a by,
the (F)in no cence of leaves in the (Amaj7)spring,
but (Am7)most of all the (D)mo ment when (C)love first (Am7)touched me!
(G)All the (G)hap py (C)days
(D)would (G)nev er (G)learn to (F6)fly,
un (Cmaj7)til the hands of (G)time would (Em7)choose to (Am7)wave
(D7)“good
(G)bye.”
Hands Of Time by Michel LeGrand
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Hands Of Time”
- What key is "Hands Of Time" in?
- "Hands Of Time" by Michel LeGrand is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Hands Of Time" 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 "Hands Of Time" 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.
- What chords are used in "Hands Of Time"?
- This arrangement of "Hands Of Time" uses 20 chords: A7, Am7, Amaj7, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, Csus4, +12 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Hands Of Time" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Michel LeGrand can I play here?
- Try "You Must Believe In Spring", "The Windmills Of Your Mind", "THE WINDMILLS OF YOUR MIND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.