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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Only Time" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Only Time"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Only Time". Key of Ab, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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