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We walked on the (Eb6/9)beach be side that (Fsus2)old ho tel.
They’re tear in’ it (Eb6/9)down now, but it’s (Fsus2)just as well.
I have n’t shown you (Eb6/9)ev ’ry thing a (Fsus2)man can do,
so stay with me, (Eb6/9)ba by; I’ve got (Fsus2)plans for you.
This is the time
to re mem ber, ’cause it will not last for ev er.
These are the days
to hold on to, ’cause we won’t al though we’ll want to.
This is the time,
but time is gon na (G7sus)change.
You’ve giv en me the (Gb)best of you,
but now I need the (Bb)rest (F)of you.
We walked on the (Eb6/9)beach be side that (Fsus2)old ho tel.
They’re tear in’ it (Eb6/9)down now, but it’s (Fsus2)just as well.
I have n’t shown you (Eb6/9)ev ’ry thing a (Fsus2)man can do,
so stay with me, (Eb6/9)ba by; I’ve got (Fsus2)plans for you.
This is the time
to re mem ber, ’cause it will not last for ev er.
These are the days
to hold on to, ’cause we won’t al though we’ll want to.
This is the time,
but time is gon na (G7sus)change.
I know we’ve got to (Gb)move some how,
but I don’t want to (Bb)lose (F)you now.
Some times it’s so (Fmaj7)eas y to let a (Bb)day
slip on (C)by
with out e ven (Fmaj7)see ing each oth er at (Bb)all.
But this is the (Fmaj7)time you’ll turn back to and (Gm7)so
will (E)I,
and those will be (Fmaj7)days you can nev er re (Bbsus2)call.
al though we’ll want to.
This is the time,
but time is gon na (G7sus)change.
You’ve giv en me the (Gb)best of you,
but now I need the (Bb)rest (F)of you.
This Is The Time — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"This Is The Time" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 132 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “This Is The Time”
- Why does "This Is The Time" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "This Is The Time".
- What key is "This Is The Time" by Billy Joel played in?
- This Is The Time is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "This Is The Time"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This Is The Time" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "This Is The Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This Is The Time"?
- "This Is The Time" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "This Is The Time"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: A7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bbsus2, C, Dm, Dm7, Eb, +9 more.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "This Is The Time"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "This Is The Time".
- Can I see all the notes in "This Is The Time"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 132 BPM.