Does "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" 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've Had) The Time Of My Life" is in the key of E at 112 BPM.

What chords are in "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

(I've Had) The Time Of My Life — Piano Lead Sheet

"(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 112 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

Now (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 (D)truth, and I owe it all to you, ’cause (E)I’ve (C#m7)had the time of my (D)life and I owe it all to you. I’ve been (D)wait ing for so long, now I’ve fi nal ly found some one to stand by (E)me. We saw the (D)writ ing on the wall I as we felt this ma gi cal fan ta (E)sy. Now with (D)pas sion in our eyes don’t 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 (E)cy. Just re mem ber you’re the one thing (G)I can’t get e nough of. So I’ll tell you some thing, (B)this could be love. (A)Be (B)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)bo ing dy and soul I want you more than ma you’ll ev fan er (E)know. So we’ll (D)pas just let it go don’t be a fraid we could to lose it se con (E)trol. Yes I (D)know what’s on your mind when you say to un der “Stay with me to (E)night.” Just re mem ber you’re the one thing (G)I can’t get e nough of. So I’ll tell you some thing, (B)this could be love. (A)Be (B)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 (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 (B)owe it all to you. Now (E)I’ve (C#m7)had the time of my (D)life no I nev er felt this way be (E)fore, yes I swear it’s the (D)truth, and I owe it all to you. (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 (F#m7)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 the truth, and I (F#m7)owe it all to (F#m7)you. ’cause

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Song Details

Category: Musical/Soundtrack
Key: E
Tempo: 112 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

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How to Play "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" on Piano

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