(I've Had) The Time Of My Life

by Bill Medley
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Lyrics

Now with (D)pas sion in our eyes there’s no way we could dis guise it se cret (E)ly.

So we (D)take each oth er’s hand ’cause we seem to un der stand the ur gen cy.

You’re the one thing...

So I’ll tell you some thing,

this could be (B)love.

Be cause

I’ve had

the time of my (D)life;

no, I nev er felt this way be (E)fore.

Yes, I (C#m7)swear,

it’s the truth,

and I (Bsus4)owe it all to (B7)you.

With my (D)bod y and soul I want you more than you’ll ev er (E)know.

Yes, I (D)know what’s on you mind when you say, “Stay with me to night.”

I can’t get e nough of.

(B)this could be love.

Be cause

I’ve had

the time of my (D)life;

no, I nev er felt this way be (E)fore.

Yes, I (C#m7)swear,

it’s the truth,

and I (F#m7)owe it all to (B)you.

’Cause (E)I’ve

(C#m7)had the time of my (D)life,

and I’ve searched through ev ’ry o pen (E)door

till I’ve (C#m7)found

the truth,

and I (A)owe it all to (B)you.

I.

Mm.

Nev er felt this (C#m7)way.

(E)I’ve

(C#m7)had the time of my (D)life;

no, I nev er felt this way be (E)fore.

Yes, I (C#m7)swear,

it’s the truth,

and I (F#m7)owe it all to (B)you.

’Cause

(D)life,

and I’ve searched through ev ’ry o pen (E)door

till I’ve (C#m7)found

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(I've Had) The Time Of My Life — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" by Bill Medley. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of E, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “(I've Had) The Time Of My Life”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" by Bill Medley in?
The backing track is in E at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life"?
"(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" was originally performed by Bill Medley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in E, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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