Step In Time

by Sherman Brothers
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(F)Kick your knees up, step in time!

(Bb)Kick your knees up, step in time!

(C7)Nev er need a rea son, nev er need a rhyme.

Kick your knees up, step in (F)time!

(F)Link your el bows, step in time!

(Bb)Link your el bows, step in time!

(C7)Nev er need a rea son, nev er need a rhyme.

Link your el bows, step in (F)time!

(F)Spin a bout and step in time!

(Bb)Spin a bout and step in time!

(C7)Nev er need a rea son, nev er need a rhyme.

Spin a bout and step in (F)time!

(F)’Round the chim ney, step in time!

(Bb)’Round the chim ney, step in time!

(C7)Nev er need a rea son, nev er need a rhyme.

’Round the chim ney, step in (F)time!

(G)Flap like a bird ie, step in time!

(C)Flap like a bird ie, step in time!

(D7)Nev er need a rea son, nev er need a rhyme.

Flap like a bird ie, step in (G)time!

(G)Step in a time, ie, step in time!

(C)Step in a time, ie, step in time!

(D7)Nev er need a rea son, nev er need a rhyme.

Flap like a bird ie, step in (G)time!

(D7)Step in time, you step

in

(G)time!

Step In Time — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Step In Time" by Sherman Brothers in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 146 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Step In Time”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Step In Time"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Step In Time" by Sherman Brothers played in?
Step In 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 "Step In Time"?
The arrangement plays at 146 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Step In Time" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Step In Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Step In Time"?
"Step In Time" was originally performed by Sherman Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Step In Time" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 146 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.