I'm Late

by Sammy Fain
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Lyrics

I’m late, I’m late for a ver y im por tant date.

No (C)time to say hel (G7)lo, good bye, I’m (C)late, I’m (F)late, I’m (C)late, I’m late, and when I wave, I lose the time I save.

My (Em)fuz zy ears and (B)whis kers took me (Em)too much (F#m7)time to (Em)shave.

I (G7)run and then I (C6)hop, hop, hop, I (G7)wish that I could (C6)fly.

There’s (B)dan ger if I (Em)dare to stop and (D7)here’s the rea son (G7)why, (you see) I’m o ver due, I’m in a rab bit (D7)stew, can’t (C)e ven say good (G7)bye, hel lo, I’m (C)late, I’m (F)late, I’m (C)late!

I'm Late by Sammy Fain

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 280 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I'm Late

What key is "I'm Late" in?
"I'm Late" by Sammy Fain is in the key of C with a tempo of 280 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I'm Late" 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 "I'm Late" 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.
How long does it take to learn "I'm Late" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sammy Fain can I play here?
Try "I'll Be Seeing You", "I'm Late", "Once Upon A Dream". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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