This Is Your Time

by Michael W. Smith
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Lyrics

(Dm)It was a (Am)test we could (Bb)all hope to (F)pass, but (C)none of us (Dm)would want to (Gm)take.

(Dm)Faced with the (Am)choice to de (Bb)ny God and (F)live, for (C)her there was (Dm)one choice to (Gm)make.

This was her (F)time,

this was her (C)dance, she lived ev ’ry (Dm7)mo ment, left noth in’ to (Bb)chance.

She swam in the (F)sea,

drank of the (C)deep,

em braced the (Dm)mys t’ry of all she could (Bb)be.

This was her (Dm)time.

(Dm)Though you are (Am)mourn ing and (Bb)griev ing your (F)loss, but (C)death died a (Dm)long time a (Gm)go.

(Dm)Swal lowed in (Am)life, so her (Bb)life car ries (F)on, for (C)still, it’s so (Dm)hard to let (Gm)go.

This was her (F)time,

this was her (C)dance, she lived ev ’ry (Dm7)mo ment, left noth in’ to (Bb)chance.

She swam in the (F)sea,

drank of the (C)deep,

em braced the (Dm)mys t’ry of all she could (Bb)be.

This was her (Dm)time.

(Bb)be.

What if to (F)mor row, and what if to (C)day,

faced with the (Dm)ques tion, oh, what would you (Bb)say?

This is your (F)time,

this is your (C)dance,

live ev ’ry (Dm)mo ment, leave noth in’ to (Bb)chance.

Swim in the (F)sea,

drink of the (C)deep,

em brace the (Dm)mys t’ry of all you can (Bb)be.

This is your (F)time,

this is your (C)dance,

live ev ’ry (Dm)mo ment, leave noth in’ to (Bb)chance.

Swim in the (F)sea,

drink of the (C)deep,

em brace the (Dm)mys t’ry of all you can (Bb)be.

This is your This is your (F)time.

Won’t You (Bb)save

me?

This Is Your Time — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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

About “This Is Your Time”

Why does "This Is Your 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 Your Time".
What key is "This Is Your Time" by Michael W. Smith played in?
This Is Your 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 Your Time"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This Is Your 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 "This Is Your Time"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "This Is Your Time"?
"This Is Your Time" was originally performed by Michael W. Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Michael W. Smith can I play here?
Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "Great Is The Lord", "I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "This Is Your 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 Your Time".
Can I see all the notes in "This Is Your 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.