Lyrics
(Dm)Chim chim i ney, (Dm)chim chim i ney, (D7)chim chim che (G)ree.
Now, (Gm)guard i an (Dm)an gels you (E7)don’t of ten (A)see.
They’re (Dm)not high fa lu tin’, not (D7)grand nor a (G)loof, they’re (Gm)cov ered in (Dm)soot and they’re (A)up on your (Dm)roof.
(Gm)Chim chim i ney, (Dm)chim chim, che (A7)ree...
See, it’s (Dm)true!
(C)Brush a way the dirt and soot.
(F)Brush a way your tears.
(G)Cob webs that aren’t swept a way
(C)hang a round for years.
(C)In all weath ers, up all hours,
(F)we can see for miles.
(G)Our i dea of heav en is
(C)night out on the tiles.
We may look a mot ley crew
(F)smudged with tar and grime,
but (G)when you need a help ing hand,
we (F)try to step in,
(F)try to step in (G)just in (C)time.
We ver will step in, step in time.
(F)We ver will step in, step in time.
(G7)Nev er need a rea son, nev er need a rhyme.
We ver will step in, step in (C)time.
O ver the roof tops, step in time.
(F)O ver the roof tops, step in time.
(G7)Nev er need a rea son, nev er need a rhyme.
O ver the roof tops, step in (C)time.
(C)Watch your step, but step in time.
(F)Watch your step, but step in time.
(G7)Nev er need a rea son, nev er need a rhyme.
Watch your step, but step in (C)time.
(C)Kick your knees up, step in time.
(F)Kick your knees up, step in time.
(G7)Nev er need a rea son, nev er need a rhyme.
Kick your knees up, step in (C)time.
(Am)Child hood is a step in time, (Em)par ent hood’s the same.
(Am)Nev er miss a chance to get it (E7)right.
(F)Don’t it seem a per fect crime?
(C)Don’t it seem a shame
(E7sus)when the steps aren’t (E7)go ing as (G7)smooth ly as they might?
(C)That’s when we step in, step in time.
(F)That’s when we step, step in time.
(G7)Nev er need a rea son, nev er need a rhyme.
That’s when we step in, step in (C)time.
(C)Just re mem ber when you’re low,
(F)feel ing in the wars,
(G)some one’s up your chim ney,
and it (G7)is n’t San ta (C)Claus!
If you need us, if you don’t,
(F)does n’t make much odds.
(G)We’ll be watch ing o ver you,
(G7)brush es, brooms and (C)rods.
(C)Kick your knees up, step in time.
(F)Kick your knees up, step in time.
(G7)Nev er need a rea son, nev er need a rhyme.
Kick your knees up, step in (C)time.
(G7)Nev er need a rea son, nev er need a rhyme.
Nev er need a rea son if you (F)step (G7)in (C)time!
Step In Time by Sherman Brothers
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Step In Time”
- What key is "Step In Time" in?
- "Step In Time" by Sherman Brothers is in the key of G with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Step In 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 "Step In 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 "Step In Time" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Sherman Brothers can I play here?
- Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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