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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hands Of Time" by Michel LeGrand: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Hands Of Time" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hands Of Time" by Michel LeGrand. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Hands Of Time" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Hands Of Time" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.