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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "This Is Your Time" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "This Is Your Time" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "This Is Your Time" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "This Is Your Time"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "This Is Your Time" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "This Is Your Time"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "This Is Your Time" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.