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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "This Is Your Time" by Michael W. Smith 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: 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 learn "This Is Your 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 Your Time" with hands-separate practice in F at 132 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "This Is Your 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 Your Time" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "This Is Your 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 Your Time" is in the key of F at 132 BPM.