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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Hands Of Time" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Hands Of Time”
- Why does "Hands Of Time" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Hands Of Time".
- What key is "Hands Of Time" by Michel LeGrand played in?
- Hands Of 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 "Hands Of Time"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hands Of Time" 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 "Hands Of Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hands Of Time"?
- "Hands Of Time" was originally performed by Michel LeGrand. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hands Of Time"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: A7, Am7, Amaj7, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, Csus4, +12 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Hands Of Time"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hands Of Time".
- Can I see all the notes in "Hands Of Time"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
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