I Didn't Know What Time It Was

by Rodgers & Hart
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Lyrics

(F#m7)I

(B7)did n’t (Em7)know what time it was, (F#m7)then

I met (G9)you.

(F#)Oh,

(Bsus)what a (A7)love ly time it was, (D)how sub lime it was, (F9)too!

(F#m7)I

(B7)did n’t (Em7)know what day it was, (F#m7)you

held my (G9)hand.

(F#)Warm

(Bsus)like the (A7)month of May it was (D)and I’ll say it was (D7)grand.

(G)Grand

to be a (Am)live, to be (B7)young, to be (Am)mad, to be (B7)yours a (G7)lone!

(C)Grand

to see your (G)face, feel your touch, hear your (Em7)voice say I’m (A7)all your (D7)own!

(F#m7)I

(B7)did n’t (Em7)know what year it was.

(F#m7)Life

was no (G9)prize.

(F#)I

(Bsus)want ed (Em7)love and here it was (D)shin ing out of your (F7)eyes.

I’m (Bm7)wise

and I (Am7)know what (D7sus)time it is (G)now!

(F#m7)I

(B7)did n’t (Em7)know what time it was, (F#m7)then

I met (G9)you.

(F#)Oh,

(Bsus)what a (A7)love ly time it was, (D)how sub lime it was, (F9)too!

(F#m7)I

(B7)did n’t (Em7)know what day it was, (F#m7)you

held my (G9)hand.

(F#)Warm

(Bsus)like the (A7)month of May it was (D)and I’ll say it was (D7)grand.

(G)Grand

to be a (Am)live, to be (B7)young, to be (Am)mad, to be (B7)yours a (G7)lone!

(C)Grand

to see your (G)face, feel your touch, hear your (Em7)voice say I’m (A7)all your (D7)own!

(F#m7)I

(B7)did n’t (Em7)know what year it was.

(F#m7)Life

was no (G9)prize.

(F#)I

(Bsus)want ed (Em7)love and here it was (D)shin ing out of your (F7)eyes.

I’m (Bm7)wise

and I (Am7)know what (D7sus)time it is (G)now!

(Abmaj7)now!

I Didn't Know What Time It Was — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Didn't Know What Time It Was" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

About “I Didn't Know What Time It Was”

Where are the chord symbols for "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" 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. "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" is in G.
What key is "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" by Rodgers & Hart played in?
I Didn't Know What Time It Was 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 "I Didn't Know What Time It Was"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" 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 "I Didn't Know What Time It Was"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Didn't Know What Time It Was"?
"I Didn't Know What Time It Was" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Rodgers & Hart can I play here?
Try "Bewitched", "Bewitched", "Blue Moon". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" 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. "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "I Didn't Know What Time It Was"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.