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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "This Is The Time" by Billy Joel in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "This Is The Time" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "This Is The Time" with hands-separate practice in F at 132 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "This Is The Time"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "This Is The Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "This Is The Time"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "This Is The Time" is in the key of F at 132 BPM.