Other arrangements of It's About Time
Pick a learning view.
(E)Walk ing down to the (C#m7)wa ter’s edge where (A)I have been be fore,
(A)if (C#m7)I don’t find my pen love some time I’m (A)walk ing out that door.
The (E)Some may come and some may go, but (A)no one seems to be
(A)the (E)per son I’ve been search ing for, the (A)one who’s meant for me.
Bid ing my (C#m7)time
try ing to find a heart that’s lone ly.
Look ing for (C#m7)her
my love, my one and on ly.
May be I’ll (C#m7)dream
to night a bout the girl who’ll be com ing my (A)way,
so I’ll (F#m7)take this chance and cel e (B7sus)brate the day.
When I’m (C#m7)mak ing my way through an (E)o pen door, I’ve (E)got some love and so much more and I’m (A)read y to make some one (D)mine.
(E)Mak ing my way through an (A)o pen door, I’ve (B)got some love and so much more and I’ll (A)find her, ’cause it’s a bout (D)time.
(E)Try too hard and it (C#m7)feels just like you’re (A)run ning on thin air.
(A)if (C#m7)Why does love hap pen by sur prise if (A)you don’t real ly care?
The (E)past is gone, the flames are out from (A)fires one that have burned.
(A)the (E)New i deals and dif f’rent thoughts, from (A)les sons I have learned.
Bid ing my (C#m7)time
try ing to find a heart that’s lone ly.
Look ing for (C#m7)her
my love, my one and on ly.
May be I’ll (C#m7)dream
to night a bout the girl who’ll be com ing my (A)way,
so I’ll (F#m7)take this chance and cel e (B7sus)brate the day.
When I’m (C#m7)mak ing my way through an (E)o pen door, I’ve (E)got some love and so much more and I’m (A)read y to make some one (D)mine.
(E)Mak ing my way through an (A)o pen door, I’ve (B)got some love and so much more and I’ll (A)find her, ’cause it’s a bout (D)time.
Got the feel ing this could take a pret ty long while
to (G#m7)find that smile, put my faith in an oth er piece of good ad vice.
Well, I (G#m7)tried that twice, (Cmaj7)wait ing for
a lit tle (D5)some thing more
to in spire,
take me high er.
And I’m (A)read y to make some one mine.
(E)Mak ing my way through an (A)o pen door, I’ve (B)got some love and so much more and I’ll (A)find her, ’cause it’s a bout (D)time.
it’s a bout time.
It’s a bout time,
(D)it’s
a bout time.
(C#m7)Do (B)do (E)do (C#m7)do (B)do (E)do.
It's About Time — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "It's About Time" by Jamie Cullum: 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 E, 78 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “It's About Time”
- What key is "It's About Time" by Jamie Cullum played in?
- It's About Time is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's About Time"?
- The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It's About Time" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "It's About Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It's About Time"?
- "It's About Time" was originally performed by Jamie Cullum. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "It's About Time"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m7, Cmaj7, D, Dpow, +3 more.
- What other songs by Jamie Cullum can I play here?
- Try "TWENTYSOMETHING", "NEXT YEAR, BABY", "GRAN TORINO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "It's About Time" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "It's About Time" by Jamie Cullum. 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 "It's About Time" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "It's About 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.


