Other arrangements of Praying For Time
Pick a learning view.
These are the days of the o pen hand;
they will not be the last.
Look a round now.
These (Ebm6)are the days of the beg gars (Ab)and the choos ers.
This is the year of the hun gry man
whose place is in the past,
hand in hand
with (Ebm6)ig nor ance and le git i mate ex cus es.
The rich de clare them selves poor, and most of us are not (Eb)sure
if we have too much.
But we’ll (F)take our chanc es ’cause (F)God stopped keep ing (Cm)score.
I guess some where a long the way
He must ’ve let us all out to play,
turned His back and (F)all God’s chil dren crept out the back door.
And it’s hard to love.
There’s so much to hate
hang ing on to hope
when there is not (Ab)hope to speak of.
And the wound ed skies a bove
say it’s much, much too (Bb7)late.
Now (Ebm6)may be we should all be (Ab)pray ing for time.
These are the days of the o pen hand;
they will not be the last.
Look a round now.
These (Ebm6)are the days of the beg gars (Ab)and the choos ers.
This is the year of the hun gry man
whose place is in the past,
hand in hand
with (Ebm6)ig nor ance and le git i mate ex cus es.
The rich de clare them selves poor, and most of us are not (Eb)sure
if we have too much.
But we’ll (F)take our chanc es ’cause (F)God stopped keep ing (Cm)score.
I guess some where a long the way
He must ’ve let us all out to play,
turned His back and (F)all God’s chil dren crept out the back door.
And it’s hard to love.
There’s so much to hate
hang ing on to hope
when there is no (Ab)hope to speak of.
And the wound ed skies a bove
say it’s much, much too (Bb7)late.
So (Ebm6)may be we should all be (Ab)pray ing for time.
Praying For Time — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Praying For 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 Bb, 68 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 “Praying For Time”
- Can I play "Praying For 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 "Praying For Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Praying For Time" by George Michael played in?
- Praying For Time is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Praying For Time"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Praying For 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 "Praying For Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Praying For Time"?
- "Praying For Time" was originally performed by George Michael. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Praying For Time"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Bbmaj7, Cm, Eb, Ebm6, F, +1 more.
- What other songs by George Michael can I play here?
- Try "CARELESS WHISPER", "FREEDOM '90", "KISSING A FOOL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Praying For 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. "Praying For Time" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Praying For 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 "Praying For Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.