What key is "Only Time" in?

"Only Time" by Enya is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Only Time" 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 "Only Time" 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 "Only Time" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Enya can I play here?

Try "AMARANTINE", "ONLY TIME", "MAY IT BE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Who can say where the (Em)road goes,

where the (C)day flows?

On ly (G)time.

And who can say if your (Em)love grows as your (C)heart chose?

On ly (G)time.

(Em)De da da day.

(C)De da da day.

(D)De da

(G)day.

(Em)De da da da da de.

(C)Oh da day.

(D)De da da day da day.

(G)Who can say why your (Em)heart sighs, as your (C)love flies?

On ly (G)time.

And who can say why your (Em)heart cries when your (C)love lies?

On ly (G)time.

(Em)De da da day.

(C)De da da day.

(D)De

(G)day.

(Em)De da da da da de.

(C)Oh da day.

(D)De da da day da day.

(G)Who can say when the (Em)roads meet

that love (C)might be

on your (G)heart?

And who can say when the (Em)day sleeps

if the (C)night keeps

all your (G)heart?

(C)Night keeps

all your (G)heart.

(G)Who can say if your (Em)love grows

as your (C)heart chose?

On ly (G)time.

And who can say where the (Em)road goes,

where the (C)day flows?

On ly (G)time.

(C)Who knows?

On ly (G)heart.

(G)time.

Only Time by Enya

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Only Time”

What key is "Only Time" in?: "Only Time" by Enya is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Only Time" 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 "Only Time" 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 "Only Time" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Enya can I play here?: Try "AMARANTINE", "ONLY TIME", "MAY IT BE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.