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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"This Is The 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "This Is The 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 "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 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 "This Is The Time". Key of F, 132 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.