Only Time

by Enya
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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

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 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 โ€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Only Time" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œOnly Timeโ€

Can I play "Only Time" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Only Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Only Time" by Enya played in?
Only Time is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Only Time"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Only Time" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Only Time"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Only Time"?
"Only Time" was originally performed by Enya. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Enya can I play here?
Try "AMARANTINE", "ONLY TIME", "MAY IT BE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Only Time"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "Only Time" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Only Time"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Only Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.