It's About Time

by Jamie Cullum
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Lyrics

(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"It's About Time" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

About “It's About Time”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "It's About Time"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "It's About Time". Key of E, 78 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.