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(Eb)Who can say where the (Cm)road goes,
where the (Ab)day flows?
On ly time.
And who can say if your (Cm)love grows
as your (Ab)heart chose?
On ly time.
(Cm)De da da day.
(Ab)De da da day.
(Bb)De
da
(Eb)day.
(Cm)De da da da da de.
(Ab)Oh da day.
(Bb)De da da day da day.
(Eb)Who can say why your (Cm)heart sighs,
as your (Ab)love flies?
On ly time.
And who can say why your (Cm)heart cries
when your (Ab)love lies?
On ly time.
(Cm)De da da day.
(Ab)De da da day.
(Bb)De
da
(Eb)day.
(Cm)De da da da da de.
(Ab)Oh da day.
(Bb)De da da day da day.
(Eb)Who can say when the (Cm)roads meet
that love (Ab)might be
on your heart?
And who can say when the (Cm)day sleeps
if the (Ab)night keeps
all your heart?
(Ab)Night keeps
all your heart.
(F#)De (C#)da (B)da (F#)day.
Da (C#)da (B)da (F#)day.
De (C#)da (B)da (F#)day.
De (C#)da (B)da (Bb)da (Eb)oh.
(Ab)Who knows?
On ly time.
(Ab)Who knows?
On ly time.
Only Time — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Only Time" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Only Time”
- Can I play "Only Time" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) 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 Ab 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 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Only 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 "Only Time"?
- Yes — 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 chords are used in "Only Time"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, B, Bb, C#, Cm, Eb, F#.
- What other songs by Enya can I play here?
- Try "AMARANTINE", "MAY IT BE", "IF I COULD BE WHERE YOU ARE". 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 — no music reading needed. "Only Time" is simplified for beginners.
- 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.
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